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Berean Standard Bible

“Behold, God does not reject the blameless, nor will He strengthen the hand of evildoers.”

Job 8:20

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Bildad, another of Job's friends, speaks after Job has questioned God's justice. He insists that God does not pervert justice and urges Job to seek God and be pure.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Behold, God does not reject the blameless, nor will He strengthen the hand of evildoers.

World English Bible (WEB)

“Behold, God will not cast away a blameless man, neither will he uphold the evildoers.

King James Version (KJV)

Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, neither will he help the evil doers:

American Standard Version (ASV)

Behold, God will not cast away a perfect man, Neither will he uphold the evil-doers.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Truly, God will not give up him who is without sin, and will not take evil-doers by the hand.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

He aquí, Dios no aborrece al perfecto, ni toma la mano de los malignos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»¡Pero fíjate! Dios no rechaza al hombre bueno ni hace prosperar al malhechor.

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