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16 People swear by someone greater than themselves, and the oath confirms what is said and puts an end to all argument.
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16 For people swear an oath by one greater than themselves, and with them an oath serving as confirmation is an end of every dispute.
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16 Indeed men swear [an oath] by one greater than themselves, and with them [in all disputes] the oath serves as confirmation [of what has been said] and is an end of the dispute.
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16 Men swear by someone greater than themselves, and their oath serves as a confirmation to end all argument.
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16 For men swear by the greater: and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.
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16 For men verely sweare by him that is greater then themselues, and an othe for confirmation is among them an ende of all strife.
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16 For men indeed swear by a greater one, and in every dispute of theirs the oath is final for confirmation.
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16 People promise things by someone greater than themselves. Giving your word makes a promise certain. It puts an end to all arguing.
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16 When someone makes a strong promise, he uses the authority of a person who is greater than himself. This shows that he will certainly obey his promise. Then nobody can argue about it.
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16 for men swear by the greater, and the oath [is] for confirmation of the end of all their controversy,
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