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Deuteronomy 22:8
New International Version
Deuteronomy 22:8
New International Version
8 When you build a new house, make a parapet around your roof so that you may not bring the guilt of bloodshed on your house if someone falls from the roof.(A)
Deuteronomy 22:8
King James Version
Deuteronomy 22:8
King James Version
8 When thou buildest a new house, then thou shalt make a battlement for thy roof, that thou bring not blood upon thine house, if any man fall from thence.
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Deuteronomy 22:8
English Standard Version
Deuteronomy 22:8
English Standard Version
8 “When you build a new house, you shall make a parapet for your roof, that you may not bring the guilt of blood upon your house, if anyone should fall from it.
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Deuteronomy 22:8
New American Standard Bible
Deuteronomy 22:8
New American Standard Bible
8 “When you build a new house, you shall make a [a]parapet for your roof, so that you will not bring guilt for bloodshed on your house if anyone falls from it.
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- Deuteronomy 22:8 I.e., a protective railing
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