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For I do not know how to give such titles; otherwise, my Maker would remove me in an instant.
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American Standard Version
For I know not to give flattering titles; Else would my Maker soon take me away.
English Standard Version
For I do not know how to flatter, else my Maker would soon take me away.
King James Version
For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away.
New American Standard Bible
“For I do not know how to flatter, Otherwise my Maker would quickly take me away.
New International Version
for if I were skilled in flattery, my Maker would soon take me away.
New King James Version
For I do not know how to flatter, Else my Maker would soon take me away.
New Living Translation
For if I tried flattery, my Creator would soon destroy me.
World English Bible
For I don’t know how to give flattering titles, or else my Maker would soon take me away.