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For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
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American Standard Version
For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth.
Christian Standard Bible
For it is not the one commending himself who is approved, but the one the Lord commends.
English Standard Version
For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
New American Standard Bible
For it is not the one who commends himself that is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
New International Version
For it is not the one who commends himself who is approved, but the one whom the Lord commends.
New King James Version
For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends.
New Living Translation
When people commend themselves, it doesn’t count for much. The important thing is for the Lord to commend them.
World English Bible
For it isn’t he who commends himself who is approved, but whom the Lord commends.