2 Esdras 16:50 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

So shall righteousness hate iniquity, when she decketh herself, and shall accuse her to her face, when he cometh that shall defend him that diligently searcheth out every sin upon earth.

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Common English Bible

Just as a proper and good woman is enraged at a woman who is promiscuous,

Good News Translation (US Version)

so righteousness despises sinfulness, no matter how attractive it may look. Righteousness will expose every sin in the world and condemn it face-to-face when her Defender comes.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

so will righteousness hate iniquity, when she adorns herself, and will accuse her to her face, when he comes who will defend him who diligently searches out every sin on earth.

Good News Bible (Anglicised)

so righteousness despises sinfulness, no matter how attractive it may look. Righteousness will expose every sin in the world and condemn it face to face when her Defender comes.

World English Bible British Edition

so will righteousness hate iniquity, when she adorns herself, and will accuse her to her face, when he comes who will defend him who diligently searches out every sin on earth.

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional

so righteousness shall abhor iniquity, when she decks herself out, and shall accuse her to her face when he comes who will defend the one who searches out every sin on earth.

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