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Isaiah 42:21

King James Version

21 The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.

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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.

English Standard Version

The LORD was pleased, for his righteousness’ sake, to magnify his law and make it glorious.

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.