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Berean Standard Bible

“But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.””

Hebrews 10:38

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Hebrews 10 encourages believers who have endured earlier persecution to keep going and not shrink back. The author quotes the prophet Habakkuk to support the call to perseverance.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.”

World English Bible (WEB)

But the righteous will live by faith. If he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him.”

King James Version (KJV)

Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But my righteous one shall live by faith: And if he shrink back, my soul hath no pleasure in him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But the upright man will be living by his faith; and if he goes back, my soul will have no pleasure in him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and 'the righteous by faith shall live,' and 'if he may draw back, My soul has no pleasure in him,'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Ahora el justo vivirá por fe; mas si se retirare, no agradará á mi alma.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Mi justo vivirá por la fe; pero si se vuelve atrás, no estaré contento con él».

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