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Stop trusting in mere humans, who have but a breath in their nostrils. Why hold them in esteem?
Compare Versions
American Standard Version
Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils; for wherein is he to be accounted of?
Christian Standard Bible
Put no more trust in a mere human, who has only the breath in his nostrils. What is he really worth?
English Standard Version
Stop regarding man in whose nostrils is breath, for of what account is he?
King James Version
Cease ye from man, whose breath is in his nostrils: for wherein is he to be accounted of?
New American Standard Bible
Take no account of man, whose breath of life is in his nostrils; For why should he be esteemed?
New King James Version
Sever yourselves from such a man, Whose breath is in his nostrils; For of what account is he?
New Living Translation
Don’t put your trust in mere humans. They are as frail as breath. What good are they?
World English Bible
Stop trusting in man, whose breath is in his nostrils; for of what account is he?