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So the five men departed and came to Laish, where they saw that the people were living securely, like the Sidonians, tranquil and unsuspecting. There was nothing lacking in the land and no oppressive ruler. And they were far away from the Sidonians and had no alliance with anyone.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Then the five men departed, and came to Laish, and saw the people who were therein, how they lived in security, in the way of the Sidonians, quiet and secure; for there was none in the land, possessing authority, that might put them to shame in anything, and they were far from the Sidonians, and had no dealings with any man.
World English Bible (WEB)
Then the five{H2568} men{H582} departed{H3212}{(H8799)}, and came{H935}{(H8799)} to Laish{H3919}, and saw{H7200}{(H8799)} the people{H5971} that were therein{H7130}, how they dwelt{H3427}{(H8802)} careless{H983}, after the manner{H4941} of the Zidonians{H6722}, quiet{H8252}{(H8802)} and secure{H982}{(H8802)}; and there was no magistrate{H3423}{(H8802)}{H6114} in the land{H776}, that might put them to shame{H3637}{(H8688)} in any thing{H1697}; and they were far{H7350} from the Zidonians{H6722}, and had no business{H1697} with any man{H120}.
Strong's King James
And the five men go, and come in to Laish, and see the people which is in its midst, dwelling confidently, according to the custom of Zidonians, quiet and confident; and there is none putting to shame in the land in any thing, possessing restraint, and they are far off from the Zidonians, and have no word with any man.
Young's Literal Translation
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