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Berean Standard Bible

““Why are you angry,” said the LORD to Cain, “and why has your countenance fallen?”

Genesis 4:6

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Cain and Abel have each brought an offering, and God looked with favor on Abel's but not Cain's. Cain becomes furious and dejected.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“Why are you angry,” said the LORD to Cain, “and why has your countenance fallen?

World English Bible (WEB)

Yahweh said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why has the expression of your face fallen?

King James Version (KJV)

And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Jehovah said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And the Lord said to Cain, Why are you angry? and why is your face sad?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Entonces Jehová dijo á Caín: ¿Por qué te has ensañado, y por qué se ha inmutado tu rostro?

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Entonces el Señor le preguntó: «¿Por qué estás tan enojado y andas amargado?

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