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1 Samuel 2:25

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 25 If a man should sin against another man, someone may appeal to Jehovah for him;* but if a man should sin against Jehovah,+ who can pray for him?” But they refused to listen to their father, for Jehovah had determined to put them to death.+

1 Samuel 2:25

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 25 If a man should sin against a man,+ God will arbitrate for him;+ but if it is against Jehovah that a man should sin,+ who is there to pray for him?”+ But they would not listen to the voice of their father,+ because Jehovah was now pleased to put them to death.+

1 Samuel 2:25

The Bible in Living English
- 25 If a man sins against a man, God will mediate; but if a man sins against Jehovah, who shall mediate for him?” but his sons would not obey their father, because it was Jehovah’s pleasure to cause their death.

1 Samuel 2:25

American Standard Version
- 25 If one man sin against another, God shall judge him; but if a man sin against Jehovah, who shall entreat for him? Notwithstanding, they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because Jehovah was minded to slay them.

1 Samuel 2:25

The Emphasized Bible
- 25 If one man sin against another, God will interpose, but if against Yahweh a man sin, who will intercede for him? But they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, for Yahweh was pleased to put them to death.

1 Samuel 2:25

King James Version
- 25 If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the LORD would slay them.