2 Chronicles 16:9

New International Version

⁹For the eyes^(A) of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. You have done a foolish^(B) thing, and from now on you will be at war.^(C)”

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2 Chronicles 16:9

New American Standard Bible

⁹For ^(A)the eyes of the Lord roam throughout the earth, so that He may strongly support those ^(B)whose heart is completely His. You have acted foolishly in this. Indeed, from now on you will have wars.”

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2 Chronicles 16:9

New Living Translation

⁹The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. What a fool you have been! From now on you will be at war.”

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2 Chronicles 16:9

The Message

^7-9Just after that, Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah and said, “Because you went for help to the king of Aram and didn’t ask God for help, you’ve lost a victory over the army of the king of Aram. Didn’t the Ethiopians and Libyans come against you with superior forces, completely outclassing you with their chariots and cavalry? But you asked God for help and he gave you the victory. God is always on the alert, constantly on the lookout for people who are totally committed to him. You were foolish to go for human help when you could have had God’s help. Now you’re in trouble—one round of war after another.”

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2 Chronicles 16:9

English Standard Version

⁹^(A)For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those ^(B)whose heart is blameless^[a] toward him. ^(C)You have done foolishly in this, for from now on ^(D)you will have wars.”