Genesis 13:9
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Is not the whole land before you? Now separate yourself from me. If you go to the left, I will go to the right; if you go to the right, I will go to the left.””
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“Is not the whole land before you? Now separate yourself from me. If you go to the left, I will go to the right; if you go to the right, I will go to the left.””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou take the right hand, then I will go to the left.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Is not all the land before thee? be parted, I pray thee, from me; if to the left, then I to the right; and if to the right, then I to the left.'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Genesis 13:9 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Genesis 20:15And Abimelech said, “Look, my land is before you. Settle wherever you please.”
- Genesis 34:10You may settle among us, and the land will be open to you. Live here, move about freely, and acquire your own property.”
- Psalms 120:7I am in favor of peace; but when I speak, they want war.
- Romans 12:18If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
- 1 Corinthians 6:7The very fact that you have lawsuits among you means that you are thoroughly defeated already. Why not rather be wronged? Why not rather be cheated?
- Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
- James 3:13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
- 1 Peter 3:8Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.
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