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Berean Standard Bible

“For this is what the LORD says: “When Babylon’s seventy years are complete, I will attend to you and confirm My promise to restore you to this place.”

Jeremiah 29:10

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Jeremiah writes a letter to the exiles in Babylon, telling them to settle down, build houses and seek the good of the city. He warns them against prophets who promise a quick return.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For this is what the LORD says: “When Babylon’s seventy years are complete, I will attend to you and confirm My promise to restore you to this place.

World English Bible (WEB)

For Yahweh says, “After seventy years are accomplished for Babylon, I will visit you and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.

King James Version (KJV)

For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For thus saith Jehovah, After seventy years are accomplished for Babylon, I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For this is what the Lord has said: When seventy years are ended for Babylon, I will have pity on you and give effect to my good purpose for you, causing you to come back to this place.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque así dijo Jehová: Cuando en Babilonia se cumplieren los setenta años, yo os visitaré, y despertaré sobre vosotros mi buena palabra, para tornaros á este lugar.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

La verdad es esta: Pasarán en Babilonia setenta años. Pero entonces vendré y haré por ustedes todas las cosas buenas que he prometido y los conduciré de regreso a su patria.

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