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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For I do not know how to flatter, or my Maker would remove me in an instant.

World English Bible (WEB)

For I don’t know how to give flattering titles; or else my Maker would soon take me away.

King James Version (KJV)

For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For I know not to give flattering titles; [Else] would my Maker soon take me away.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For I am not able to give names of honour to any man; and if I did, my Maker would quickly take me away.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque no sé hablar lisonjas: de otra manera en breve mi Hacedor me consuma.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

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