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Ruth 4:6
New International Version
Ruth 4:6
New International Version
6 At this, the guardian-redeemer said, “Then I cannot redeem(A) it because I might endanger my own estate. You redeem it yourself. I cannot do it.”(B)
Ruth 4:6
English Standard Version
Ruth 4:6
English Standard Version
6 (A)Then the redeemer said, “I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I impair my own inheritance. Take my right of redemption yourself, for I cannot redeem it.”
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Ruth 4:6
King James Version
Ruth 4:6
King James Version
6 And the kinsman said, I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I mar mine own inheritance: redeem thou my right to thyself; for I cannot redeem it.
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Ruth 4:6
New American Standard Bible
Ruth 4:6
New American Standard Bible
6 Then (A)the redeemer said, “I cannot redeem it for myself, otherwise I would [a]jeopardize my own inheritance. Redeem it for yourself; you may have my right of redemption, since I cannot redeem it.”
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Ruth 4:6
New King James Version
Ruth 4:6
New King James Version
6 (A)And the close relative said, “I cannot redeem it for myself, lest I ruin my own inheritance. You redeem my right of redemption for yourself, for I cannot redeem it.”
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