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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

May God expand the territory of Japheth; may he dwell in the tents of Shem, and may Canaan be his servant.”

World English Bible (WEB)

May God enlarge Japheth. Let him dwell in the tents of Shem. Let Canaan be his servant.”

King James Version (KJV)

God shall enlarge Japheth, and he shall dwell in the tents of Shem; and Canaan shall be his servant.

American Standard Version (ASV)

God enlarge Japheth, And let him dwell in the tents of Shem; And let Canaan be his servant.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

May God make Japheth great, and let his living-place be in the tents of Shem, and let Canaan be his servant.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Engrandezca Dios á Japhet, y habite en las tiendas de Sem, y séale Canaán siervo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

¡Que Dios prospere mucho a Jafet, y que viva en los campamentos de Sem! ¡Que Canaán sea esclavo de Jafet!».

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