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Berean Standard Bible

“I will not execute the full fury of My anger; I will not destroy Ephraim again. For I am God and not man— the Holy One among you— and I will not come in wrath.”

Hosea 11:9

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Hosea 11 shows God as a loving parent who taught Israel to walk and carried them. Though they have turned away, his heart is torn between judgment and compassion.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I will not execute the full fury of My anger; I will not destroy Ephraim again. For I am God and not man— the Holy One among you— and I will not come in wrath.

World English Bible (WEB)

I will not execute the fierceness of my anger. I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One among you; and I will not come in wrath.

King James Version (KJV)

I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst of thee: and I will not enter into the city.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst of thee; and I will not come in wrath.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I will not put into effect the heat of my wrath; I will not again send destruction on Ephraim; for I am God and not man, the Holy One among you; I will not put an end to you.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

No ejecutaré el furor de mi ira, no volveré para destruir á Ephraim: porque Dios soy, y no hombre; el Santo en medio de ti: y no entraré en la ciudad.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

No dejaré que mi cólera se desate contra Efraín y lo destruya, pues yo soy Dios y no un hombre. Yo soy el Santo que vivo entre ustedes, y no he venido para destruirte».

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