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2 Samuel 23:3
English Standard Version
2 Samuel 23:3
English Standard Version
3 The God of Israel has spoken;
(A)the Rock of Israel has said to me:
When one rules justly over men,
ruling (B)in the fear of God,
2 Samuel 23:3
New King James Version
2 Samuel 23:3
New King James Version
3 The God of Israel said,
(A)The Rock of Israel spoke to me:
‘He who rules over men must be just,
Ruling (B)in the fear of God.
2 Samuel 23:3
New International Version
2 Samuel 23:3
New International Version
2 Samuel 23:3
King James Version
2 Samuel 23:3
King James Version
3 The God of Israel said, the Rock of Israel spake to me, He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God.
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