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Berean Standard Bible

“Furthermore, let both man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and have everyone call out earnestly to God. Let each one turn from his evil ways and from the violence in his hands.”

Jonah 3:8

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After Jonah's short message, the people of Nineveh believe God and declare a fast. The king rises from his throne, removes his royal robe, and sits in ashes.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Furthermore, let both man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and have everyone call out earnestly to God. Let each one turn from his evil ways and from the violence in his hands.

World English Bible (WEB)

but let them be covered with sackcloth, both man and animal, and let them cry mightily to God. Yes, let them turn everyone from his evil way, and from the violence that is in his hands.

King James Version (KJV)

But let man and beast be covered with sackcloth, and cry mightily unto God: yea, let them turn every one from his evil way, and from the violence that is in their hands.

American Standard Version (ASV)

but let them be covered with sackcloth, both man and beast, and let them cry mightily unto God: yea, let them turn every one from his evil way, and from the violence that is in his hands.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And let man and beast be covered with haircloth, and let them make strong prayers to God: and let everyone be turned from his evil way and the violent acts of their hands.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y que se cubran de saco los hombres y los animales, y clamen á Dios fuertemente: y conviértase cada uno de su mal camino, de la rapiña que está en sus manos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Todos deben vestirse con ropas ásperas, de luto, clamar de todo corazón a Dios y dejar su mal comportamiento, la violencia y el robo.

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