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Berean Standard Bible

“Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them.”

Hosea 14:9

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The book of Hosea closes with a final line addressed to the reader. It invites reflection on everything the prophet has said.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Whoever is wise, let him understand these things; whoever is discerning, let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right, and the righteous walk in them but the rebellious stumble in them.

World English Bible (WEB)

Who is wise, that he may understand these things? Who is prudent, that he may know them? For the ways of Yahweh are right, and the righteous walk in them; But the rebellious stumble in them.

King James Version (KJV)

Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Who is wise, that he may understand these things? prudent, that he may know them? for the ways of Jehovah are right, and the just shall walk in them; but transgressors shall fall therein.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He who is wise will see these things; he who has good sense will have knowledge of them. For the ways of the Lord are straight, and the upright will go in them, but sinners will be falling in them.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

¿Quién es sabio para que entienda esto, y prudente para que lo sepa? Porque los caminos de Jehová son derechos, y los justos andarán por ellos: mas los rebeldes en ellos caerán.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Todo aquel que es sabio y prudente entenderá estas cosas. Todo aquel que es inteligente, que escuche y siga mis consejos. Pues los senderos del Señor son verdaderos y justos, y las personas buenas caminan por ellos. Pero la gente mala se pierde en sus propios malos pasos.

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