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Genesis 50:20

New Living Translation

20 You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people.

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American Standard Version

And as for you, ye meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.

Christian Standard Bible

You planned evil against me; God planned it for good to bring about the present result—the survival of many people.

English Standard Version

As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.

King James Version

But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.

New American Standard Bible

As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result, to keep many people alive.

New International Version

You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.

New King James Version

But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive.

World English Bible

As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to save many people alive, as is happening today.