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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The cursing that he loved, may it fall on him; the blessing in which he refused to delight, may it be far from him.

World English Bible (WEB)

Yes, he loved cursing, and it came to him. He didn’t delight in blessing, and it was far from him.

King James Version (KJV)

As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Yea, he loved cursing, and it came unto him; And he delighted not in blessing, and it was far from him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

As he took pleasure in cursing, so let it come on him; and as he had no delight in blessing, let it be far from him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y amó la maldición, y vínole; y no quiso la bendición, y ella se alejó de él.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Se gozaba en maldecir al prójimo; maldícelo tú ahora. Nunca bendijo a otros; no lo bendigas ahora.

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