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Deuteronomy 23:4-6
Good News Translation
Deuteronomy 23:4-6
Good News Translation
4 (A)They refused to provide you with food and water when you were on your way out of Egypt, and they hired Balaam son of Beor, from the city of Pethor in Mesopotamia, to curse you. 5 (B)But the Lord your God would not listen to Balaam; instead he turned the curse into a blessing, because he loved you. 6 As long as you are a nation, never do anything to help these nations or to make them prosperous.
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Deuteronomy 23:4-6
New International Version
Deuteronomy 23:4-6
New International Version
4 For they did not come to meet you with bread and water(A) on your way when you came out of Egypt, and they hired Balaam(B) son of Beor from Pethor in Aram Naharaim[a](C) to pronounce a curse on you.(D) 5 However, the Lord your God would not listen to Balaam but turned the curse(E) into a blessing for you, because the Lord your God loves(F) you. 6 Do not seek a treaty(G) of friendship with them as long as you live.(H)
Footnotes
- Deuteronomy 23:4 That is, Northwest Mesopotamia
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