Ezra 9:12

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KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that all of you may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children for ever.

Ezra 9:12 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their prosperity for ever; that ye may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children for ever.

Ezra 9:12 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

Now, therefore, do not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters for your sons. Never seek their peace or prosperity, so that you may be strong and may eat the good things of the land, leaving it as an inheritance to your sons forever.’

Ezra 9:12 (BSB)

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What does Ezra 9:12 say?

Ezra 9:12 in modern King James wording reads: "Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that all of you may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children for ever."

Where is Ezra 9:12 found in the Bible?

Ezra 9:12 is verse 12 of chapter 9 of the book of Ezra, in the Old Testament. Ezra has 10 chapters.

Which translations of Ezra 9:12 can I read here?

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