Berean Standard Bible
“As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.”
Jacob has died in Egypt, and Joseph's brothers fear that he will now take revenge for selling him into slavery years earlier. They send a message asking forgiveness and bow before him.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people.
World English Bible (WEB)
As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring to pass, as it is today, to save many people alive.
King James Version (KJV)
But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And as for you, ye meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
As for you, it was in your mind to do me evil, but God has given a happy outcome, the salvation of numbers of people, as you see today.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Vosotros pensasteis mal sobre mí, mas Dios lo encaminó á bien, para hacer lo que vemos hoy, para mantener en vida á mucho pueblo.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
En lo que a mí respecta, Dios convirtió en bien el mal que ustedes quisieron hacerme, y me puso en el alto cargo que ahora desempeño a fin de que salvara la vida de mucha gente.
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