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Though you prostitute yourself, O Israel, may Judah avoid such guilt! Do not journey to Gilgal, do not go up to Beth-aven, and do not swear on oath, ‘As surely as the LORD lives!’
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
“Though you, Israel, play the prostitute, yet don’t let Judah offend; and don’t come to Gilgal, neither go up to Beth Aven, nor swear, ‘As Yahweh lives.’
World English Bible (WEB)
Though thou, Israel{H3478}, play the harlot{H2181}{(H8802)}, yet let not Judah{H3063} offend{H816}{(H8799)}; and come{H935}{(H8799)} not ye unto Gilgal{H1537}, neither go ye up{H5927}{(H8799)} to Bethaven{H1007}, nor swear{H7650}{(H8735)}, The LORD{H3068} liveth{H2416}.
Strong's King James
Though you commit prostitution Isra'el,
Don't let Y'hudah become guilty,
Don't go to Gilgal or up to Beit-Aven,
Nor swear the oaths, "יהוה (Yahweh) lives!"
The F.O.G
Though a harlot thou art, O Israel, Let not Judah become guilty, And come not ye in to Gilgal, nor go up to Beth-Aven, Nor swear ye, Jehovah liveth.
Young's Literal Translation
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