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Berean Standard Bible

“Only do not rebel against the LORD, and do not be afraid of the people of the land, for they will be like bread for us. Their protection has been removed, and the LORD is with us. Do not be afraid of them!””

Numbers 14:9

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Ten of the twelve spies have returned with a fearful report, and the whole community is ready to rebel and return to Egypt. Joshua and Caleb tear their clothes and plead with the people.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Only do not rebel against the LORD, and do not be afraid of the people of the land, for they will be like bread for us. Their protection has been removed, and the LORD is with us. Do not be afraid of them!”

World English Bible (WEB)

Only don’t rebel against Yahweh, neither fear the people of the land; for they are bread for us. Their defense is removed from over them, and Yahweh is with us. Don’t fear them.”

King James Version (KJV)

Only rebel not ye against the LORD, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is departed from them, and the LORD is with us: fear them not.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Only rebel not against Jehovah, neither fear ye the people of the land; for they are bread for us: their defence is removed from over them, and Jehovah is with us: fear them not.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Only, do not go against the Lord or go in fear of the people of the land, for they will be our food; their strength has been taken from them and the Lord is with us: have no fear of them.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Por tanto, no seáis rebeldes contra Jehová, ni temáis al pueblo de aquesta tierra, porque nuestro pan son: su amparo se ha apartado de ellos, y con nosotros está Jehová: no los temáis.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

No se rebelen contra el Señor y no teman al pueblo que habita en aquella tierra. Los venceremos fácilmente. El Señor está con nosotros y se ha apartado de ellos. No teman.

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