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“He is the first of the works of God; let him who made him bring near his sword!
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American Standard Version
He is the chief of the ways of God: He only that made him giveth him his sword.
Christian Standard Bible
He is the foremost of God’s works; only his Maker can draw the sword against him.
King James Version
He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him .
New American Standard Bible
“He is the first of the ways of God; Let his Maker bring His sword near.
New International Version
It ranks first among the works of God, yet its Maker can approach it with his sword.
New King James Version
He is the first of the ways of God; Only He who made him can bring near His sword.
New Living Translation
It is a prime example of God’s handiwork, and only its Creator can threaten it.
World English Bible
He is the chief of the ways of God. He who made him gives him his sword.