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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument.

World English Bible (WEB)

For men indeed swear by a greater one, and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.

King James Version (KJV)

For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For men swear by the greater: and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For men at all times make their oaths by what is greater; and any argument is ended by the decision of the oath.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

for men indeed do swear by the greater, and an end of all controversy to them for confirmation is the oath,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque los hombres ciertamente por el mayor que ellos juran: y el fin de todas sus controversias es el juramento para confirmación.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando una persona jura, lo hace apelando a alguien superior a ella misma. Un juramento pone fin a cualquier controversia.

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