Verse Comparison: Leviticus 25:43
American Standard Version
Thou shalt not rule over him with rigor, but shalt fear thy God.
Amplified® Bible
You shall not rule over him with harshness (severity, oppression), but you shall [reverently] fear your God.
Contemporary English Version
So obey me, and don't be cruel to the poor.
Darby English Version
Thou shalt not rule over him with rigour; and thou shalt fear thy God.
Good News Bible
Do not treat them harshly, but obey your God.
King James Version
Thou shalt not rule over him with rigor; but shalt fear thy God.
New American Standard Bible
`You shall not rule over him with severity, but are to revere your God.
New International Version
Do not rule over them ruthlessly, but fear your God.
New King James Version
You shall not rule over him with rigor, but you shall fear your God.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
' You shall not rule over him with severity, but you shall revere your God.
Revised Standard Version
You shall not rule over him with harshness, but shall fear your God.
Young's Literal Translation
thou rulest not over him with rigour, and thou hast been afraid of thy God.
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