Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
So then, it does not depend on man’s desire or effort, but on God’s mercy.
World English Bible (WEB)
So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who has mercy.
Strong's King James
So{G686} then{G3767} it is not{G3756} of him that willeth{G2309}{(G5723)}, nor{G3761} of him that runneth{G5143}{(G5723)}, but{G235} of God{G2316} that sheweth mercy{G1653}{(G5723)}.
The F.O.G *
(16) So indeed then, it's not the one who wants or the one who runs rather The אֱלֹהִים Elohim-God who shows mercy.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
so, then—not of him who is willing, nor of him who is running, but of God who is doing kindness:
