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Berean Standard Bible

“If only this people were under my authority, I would remove Abimelech; I would say to him, ‘Muster your army and come out!’””

Judges 9:29

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

If only this people were under my authority, I would remove Abimelech; I would say to him, ‘Muster your army and come out!’”

World English Bible (WEB)

I wish that this people were under my hand! Then I would remove Abimelech.” He said to Abimelech, “Increase your army, and come out!”

King James Version (KJV)

And would to God this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thine army, and come out.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And would that this people were under my hand! then would I remove Abimelech. And he said to Abimelech, Increase thine army, and come out.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

If only I had authority over this people! I would put Abimelech out of the way, and I would say to Abimelech, Make your army strong, and come out.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Fuérame dado este pueblo bajo de mi mano, yo echaría luego á Abimelech. Y decía á Abimelech: Aumenta tus escuadrones, y sal.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Corónenme rey y verán lo que ocurre a Abimélec. Le diré a Abimélec: “Toma tu ejército y peleemos”».

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