1 Kings 8:31-33
New King James Version
31 “When anyone sins against his neighbor, and is forced to take (A)an oath, and comes and takes an oath before Your altar in this temple, 32 then hear in heaven, and act, and judge Your servants, (B)condemning the wicked, bringing his way on his head, and justifying the righteous by giving him according to his righteousness.
33 (C)“When Your people Israel are defeated before an enemy because they have sinned against You, and (D)when they turn back to You and confess Your name, and pray and make supplication to You in this temple,
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1 Kings 8:31-33
English Standard Version
31 “If a man sins against his neighbor and is made to take (A)an oath and comes and swears his oath before your altar in this house, 32 then hear in heaven and act and judge your servants, (B)condemning the guilty by bringing his conduct on his own head, and vindicating the righteous by rewarding him according to his righteousness.
33 (C)“When your people Israel are defeated before the enemy because they have sinned against you, and (D)if they turn again to you and acknowledge your name and pray and plead with you in this house,
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1 Kings 8:31-33
Evangelical Heritage Version
The Petitions
31 When a man sins against his neighbor, and his neighbor places him under an oath, and the oath is presented before your altar in this house, 32 then hear from heaven and take action. Provide justice for your servants by declaring the wicked person guilty and bringing his ways down on his own head, and by declaring the righteous person innocent and dealing with him according to his righteousness.
33 When your people Israel are defeated by their enemies because they sinned against you, and when they return to you and praise your Name and pray and seek your favor in this house,
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