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Berean Standard Bible

“I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. Indeed, with only my staff I came across the Jordan, but now I have become two camps.”

Genesis 32:10

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Jacob is returning home after twenty years away and has just learned that his brother Esau, whom he wronged, is coming to meet him with four hundred men. Afraid, he turns to prayer.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I am unworthy of all the kindness and faithfulness You have shown Your servant. Indeed, with only my staff I came across the Jordan, but now I have become two camps.

World English Bible (WEB)

I am not worthy of the least of all the loving kindnesses, and of all the truth, which you have shown to your servant; for with just my staff I crossed over this Jordan; and now I have become two companies.

King James Version (KJV)

I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast shewed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I am not worthy of the least of all the lovingkindnesses, and of all the truth, which thou hast showed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two companies.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I am less than nothing in comparison with all your mercies and your faith to me your servant; for with only my stick in my hand I went across Jordan, and now I have become two armies.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Menor soy que todas las misericordias, y que toda la verdad que has usado para con tu siervo; que con mi bordón pasé este Jordán, y ahora estoy sobre dos cuadrillas.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Mira, no soy digno de recibir la más pequeña de las misericordias que me has mostrado una y otra vez, conforme a tu promesa. Cuando salí de mi hogar y crucé el río Jordán, la única posesión que tenía era mi bastón; pero ahora necesito dos campamentos para guardar todo lo que tengo.

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