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Psalms 81:5

World English Bible

5 He appointed it in Joseph for a covenant, when he went out over the land of Egypt, I heard a language that I didn’t know.

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American Standard Version

He appointed it in Joseph for a testimony, When he went out over the land of Egypt, Where I heard a language that I knew not.

Christian Standard Bible

He set it up as a decree for Joseph when he went throughout the land of Egypt. I heard an unfamiliar language:

English Standard Version

He made it a decree in Joseph when he went out over the land of Egypt. I hear a language I had not known:

King James Version

This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not.

New American Standard Bible

He established it as a testimony in Joseph When he went throughout the land of Egypt. I heard a language I did not know:

New International Version

When God went out against Egypt, he established it as a statute for Joseph. I heard an unknown voice say:

New King James Version

This He established in Joseph as a testimony, When He went throughout the land of Egypt, Where I heard a language I did not understand.

New Living Translation

He made it a law for Israel when he attacked Egypt to set us free. I heard an unknown voice say,