2 Samuel 15:4

2 Samuel 15:4 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

4And Absalom would add, “If only I were appointed judge in the land! Then everyone who has a complaint or case could come to me and I would see that they receive justice.”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

4Moreover, Absalom would say, “Oh that someone would appoint me judge in the land, then every man who has a lawsuit or claim could come to me, and I would give him justice!”

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

4Moreover, Absalom would say, “Oh that one would appoint me judge in the land, then every man who has any suit or cause could come to me and I would give him justice.”

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

4Moreover Absalom would say, “Oh, that I were appointed judge in the land! Then every man who had a dispute could come to me and I would get justice for him.”

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

4 And he would add, “If only someone would appoint me judge in the land, then everyone with a grievance or dispute could come to me, and I would give him justice.”

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

4Absalom would continue, “I wish I were appointed judge in the land! Then anyone who has a case or a claim could come to me. I would make sure they are treated fairly.”

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