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Berean Standard Bible

“then even if these three men—Noah, Daniel, and Job—were in it, their righteousness could deliver only themselves, declares the Lord GOD.”

Ezekiel 14:14

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Some elders come to Ezekiel while still clinging to idols in their hearts, and God warns them. The Lord says that when a land sins, even the greatest examples of faith could not save it.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

then even if these three men—Noah, Daniel, and Job—were in it, their righteousness could deliver only themselves, declares the Lord GOD.

World English Bible (WEB)

though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they would deliver only their own souls by their righteousness,” says the Lord Yahweh.

King James Version (KJV)

Though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, saith the Lord GOD.

American Standard Version (ASV)

though these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, they should deliver but their own souls by their righteousness, saith the Lord Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Even if these three men, Noah, Daniel, and Job, were in it, only themselves would they keep safe by their righteousness, says the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Si estuvieren en medio de ella estos tres varones, Noé, Daniel, y Job, ellos por su justicia librarán su vida, dice el Señor Jehová.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Si Noé, Daniel y Job estuvieran hoy aquí, sólo ellos serían salvados debido su forma de vivir justa, pero yo destruiría el resto de Israel, dice el Señor Dios.

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