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Berean Standard Bible

“So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken.”

Isaiah 28:16

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Isaiah is speaking to leaders in Jerusalem who trust in political alliances and false security. God announces something completely different as their foundation.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken.

World English Bible (WEB)

Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh, “Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation. He who believes shall not act hastily.

King James Version (KJV)

Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.

American Standard Version (ASV)

therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner -[stone] of sure foundation: he that believeth shall not be in haste.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For this cause says the Lord God, See, I am placing in Zion as a base, a stone, a tested stone, an angle-stone which is certain and of great value: and he who has faith will not give way.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Por tanto, el Señor Jehová dice así: He aquí que yo fundo en Sión una piedra, piedra de fortaleza, de esquina, de precio, de cimiento estable: el que creyere, no se apresure.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero el Señor Dios dice: «¡Miren, estoy poniendo en Sion una piedra como fundamento; es de gran belleza y probada en su resistencia y rectitud, muy segura para edificar sobre ella! El que crea jamás tendrá que huir otra vez.

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