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Berean Standard Bible

“For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven eyes of the LORD, which scan the whole earth, will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.””

Zechariah 4:10

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This verse continues God's message to Zerubbabel in Zechariah 4. The foundation of the second temple looked unimpressive, and some people were discouraged or even scornful.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For who has despised the day of small things? But these seven eyes of the LORD, which scan the whole earth, will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Indeed, who despises the day of small things? For these seven shall rejoice, and shall see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. These are Yahweh’s eyes, which run back and forth through the whole earth.”

King James Version (KJV)

For who hath despised the day of small things? for they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel with those seven; they are the eyes of the LORD, which run to and fro through the whole earth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For who hath despised the day of small things? for these seven shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hand of Zerubbabel; [these are] the eyes of Jehovah, which run to and fro through the whole earth.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For who has had a poor opinion of the day of small things? for they will be glad when they see the weighted measuring-line in the hand of Zerubbabel. Then he said in answer to me, These seven lights are the eyes of the Lord which go quickly up and down through all the earth.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque los que menospreciaron el día de las pequeñeces se alegrarán, y verán la plomada en la mano de Zorobabel. Aquellas siete son los ojos de Jehová que recorren por toda la tierra.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»No desprecien este humilde comienzo, porque los ojos del Señor se deleitan en ver el trabajo iniciado, al ver la plomada en la mano de Zorobabel controlando la verticalidad de los muros. Porque estas siete lámparas representan mis ojos, pues yo lo observo todo».

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