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Berean Standard Bible

“Both thorns and thistles it will yield for you, and you will eat the plants of the field.”

Genesis 3:18

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After the fall, God speaks to Adam about the consequences of his disobedience. The ground, which had been a place of provision and joyful work, is now cursed on account of the man, and the work of feeding a family becomes hard and frustrating.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Both thorns and thistles it will yield for you, and you will eat the plants of the field.

World English Bible (WEB)

It will yield thorns and thistles to you; and you will eat the herb of the field.

King James Version (KJV)

Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;

American Standard Version (ASV)

thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Thorns and waste plants will come up, and the plants of the field will be your food;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Espinos y cardos te producirá, y comerás hierba del campo;

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

La tierra te producirá espinas y cardos, y tendrás que comer plantas silvestres.

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