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“Be careful, do not turn to evil, For you preferred this to misery.
Compare Versions
American Standard Version
Take heed, regard not iniquity: For this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.
Christian Standard Bible
Be careful that you do not turn to iniquity, for that is why you have been tested by affliction.
English Standard Version
Take care; do not turn to iniquity, for this you have chosen rather than affliction.
King James Version
Take heed, regard not iniquity: for this hast thou chosen rather than affliction.
New International Version
Beware of turning to evil, which you seem to prefer to affliction.
New King James Version
Take heed, do not turn to iniquity, For you have chosen this rather than affliction.
New Living Translation
Be on guard! Turn back from evil, for God sent this suffering to keep you from a life of evil.
World English Bible
Take heed, don’t regard iniquity; for you have chosen this rather than affliction.