Berean Standard Bible
“Because you are precious and honored in My sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you and nations in place of your life.”
The reassurance continues with a tender statement of how God sees his people. The exiles may feel forgotten, but God speaks of value and affection.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Because you are precious and honored in My sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you and nations in place of your life.
World English Bible (WEB)
Since you have been precious and honored in my sight, and I have loved you; therefore I will give people in your place, and nations instead of your life.
King James Version (KJV)
Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Since thou hast been precious in my sight, [and] honorable, and I have loved thee; therefore will I give men in thy stead, and peoples instead of thy life.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Because of your value in my eyes, you have been honoured, and loved by me; so I will give men for you, and peoples for your life.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Porque en mis ojos fuiste de grande estima, fuiste honorable, y yo te amé: daré pues hombres por ti, y naciones por tu alma.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Otros murieron para que tú vivieras. Yo cambié la vida de ellos por la tuya porque me eres precioso y honorable, y yo te amo.
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