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Berean Standard Bible

“as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.””

Romans 9:33

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Paul closes Romans 9 by explaining why many in Israel did not attain righteousness: they pursued it by works, not by faith. He quotes Isaiah.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”

World English Bible (WEB)

even as it is written, “Behold, I lay in Zion a stumbling stone and a rock of offense; and no one who believes in him will be disappointed.”

King James Version (KJV)

As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

American Standard Version (ASV)

even as it is written, Behold, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence: And he that believeth on him shall not be put to shame.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

As it is said, See, I am putting in Zion a stone causing a fall, and a rock in the way: but he who has faith in him will not be put to shame.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

according as it has been written, 'Lo, I place in Sion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence; and every one who is believing thereon shall not be ashamed.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Como está escrito: He aquí pongo en Sión piedra de tropiezo, y piedra de caída; y aquel que creyere en ella, no será avergonzado.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Así está escrito: «He puesto en Sion una piedra y muchos tropezarán con ella. Mas los que crean en ella jamás se arrepentirán de haberlo hecho».

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