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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The LORD was pleased, for the sake of His righteousness, to magnify His law and make it glorious.

World English Bible (WEB)

It pleased Yahweh, for his righteousness’ sake, to magnify the law, and make it honorable.

King James Version (KJV)

The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness’ sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.

American Standard Version (ASV)

It pleased Jehovah, for his righteousness` sake, to magnify the law, and make it honorable.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

It was the Lord's pleasure, because of his righteousness, to make the teaching great and give it honour.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Jehová se complació por amor de su justicia en magnificar la ley y engrandecerla.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El Señor ha enaltecido su ley y la ha hecho verdaderamente gloriosa. Mediante ella había planeado mostrarle al mundo que él es justo.

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