2 Chronicles 16:9

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For the eyes of the LORD roam to and fro over all the earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose hearts are fully devoted to Him. You have acted foolishly in this matter. From now on, therefore, you will be at war.”

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For the eyes of Yahweh run back and forth throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein you have done foolishly; for from henceforth you shall have wars.”

World English Bible (WEB)

For the eyes{H5869} of the LORD{H3068} run to and fro{H7751}{(H8789)} throughout the whole earth{H776}, to shew himself strong{H2388}{(H8692)} in the behalf of them whose heart{H3824} is perfect{H8003} toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly{H5528}{(H8738)}: therefore from henceforth{H6258} thou shalt have{H3426} wars{H4421}.

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The F.O.G Paraphrase

for Jehovah—His eyes go to and fro in all the earth, to show Himself strong for a people whose heart is perfect towards Him; thou hast been foolish concerning this, because—henceforth there are with thee wars.’

Young's Literal Translation

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