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Ezekiel 20:9

But I wrought for my name’s sake, that it should not be polluted before the heathen, among whom they were, in whose sight I made myself known unto them, in bringing them forth out of the land of Egypt.

— Ezekiel 20:9, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

But I worked for my name's sake, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations, among which they were, in whose sight I made myself known to them, in bringing them forth out of the land of Egypt.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But I wrought for my name’s sake, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations, among which they were, in whose sight I made myself known unto them, in bringing them forth out of the land of Egypt.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And I do <FI>it<Fi> for My name's sake, Not to pollute <FI>it<Fi> before the eyes of the nations, In whose midst they <FI>are<Fi> , Before whose eyes I became known to them, To bring them out from the land of Egypt.

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