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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, near the dwelling of the righteous; do not destroy his resting place.

World English Bible (WEB)

Don’t lay in wait, wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous. Don’t destroy his resting place:

King James Version (KJV)

Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place:

American Standard Version (ASV)

Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the habitation of the righteous; Destroy not his resting-place:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Do not keep a secret watch, O evil-doer, against the fields of the upright man, or send destruction on his resting-place:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Oh impío, no aceches la tienda del justo, no saquees su cámara;

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

No hagas planes malvados en contra de la casa del justo, ni acabes con la casa donde él vive;

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