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Berean Standard Bible

“I will go down to see if their actions fully justify the outcry that has reached Me. If not, I will find out.””

Genesis 18:21

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Three visitors have come to Abraham's tent, and one is identified as the LORD. After the promise of a son for Sarah, the visitors turn toward Sodom.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I will go down to see if their actions fully justify the outcry that has reached Me. If not, I will find out.”

World English Bible (WEB)

I will go down now, and see whether their deeds are as bad as the reports which have come to me. If not, I will know.”

King James Version (KJV)

I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, I will know.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, I will know.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I will go down now, and see if their acts are as bad as they seem from the outcry which has come to me; and if they are not, I will see.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Descenderé ahora, y veré si han consumado su obra según el clamor que ha venido hasta mí; y si no, saberlo he.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Bajaré a Sodoma para ver si de verdad sus habitantes son tan malos. Voy a comprobar personalmente si lo que se dice de ellos es verdad o mentira.

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