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For then it would be heavier than the sand of the sea— Therefore my words have been rash.
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American Standard Version
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas: Therefore have my words been rash.
Christian Standard Bible
For then it would outweigh the sand of the seas! That is why my words are rash.
English Standard Version
For then it would be heavier than the sand of the sea; therefore my words have been rash.
King James Version
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the sea: therefore my words are swallowed up.
New American Standard Bible
“For then it would be heavier than the sand of the seas; For that reason my words have been rash.
New International Version
It would surely outweigh the sand of the seas— no wonder my words have been impetuous.
New Living Translation
they would outweigh all the sands of the sea. That is why I spoke impulsively.
World English Bible
For now it would be heavier than the sand of the seas, therefore my words have been rash.