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Berean Standard Bible

“In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.”

Judges 17:6

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The last chapters of Judges show how far Israel has fallen, beginning with Micah's private shrine and a wandering Levite. A single line explains the moral confusion.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes.

World English Bible (WEB)

In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did that which was right in his own eyes.

King James Version (KJV)

In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes.

American Standard Version (ASV)

In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did that which was right in his own eyes.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

In those days there was no king in Israel: every man did as seemed right to him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

En estos días no había rey en Israel: cada uno hacía como mejor le parecía.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

En aquellos días no había rey en Israel y cada uno hacía lo que quería.

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