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Many desire a ruler’s favor, but a person receives justice from the LORD.
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American Standard Version
Many seek the ruler's favor; But a man's judgment cometh from Jehovah.
English Standard Version
Many seek the face of a ruler, but it is from the LORD that a man gets justice.
King James Version
Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
New American Standard Bible
Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for mankind comes from the LORD.
New International Version
Many seek an audience with a ruler, but it is from the LORD that one gets justice.
New King James Version
Many seek the ruler’s favor, But justice for man comes from the LORD.
New Living Translation
Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice comes from the LORD.
World English Bible
Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man’s justice comes from Yahweh.