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The LORD was pleased, for his righteousness’ sake, to magnify his law and make it glorious.
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American Standard Version
It pleased Jehovah, for his righteousness' sake, to magnify the law, and make it honorable.
Christian Standard Bible
Because of his righteousness, the LORD was pleased to magnify his instruction and make it glorious.
King James Version
The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.
New American Standard Bible
The LORD was pleased for His righteousness’ sake To make the Law great and glorious.
New International Version
It pleased the LORD for the sake of his righteousness to make his law great and glorious.
New King James Version
The LORD is well pleased for His righteousness’ sake; He will exalt the law and make it honorable.
New Living Translation
Because he is righteous, the LORD has exalted his glorious law.
World English Bible
It pleased Yahweh, for his righteousness’ sake, to magnify the law and make it honorable.