Deuteronomy 32:4
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
4 The Rock—how faultless are his deeds,
how right all his ways!
A faithful God, without deceit,
just and upright is he!(A)
Deuteronomy 32:4
New English Translation
4 As for the Rock,[a] his work is perfect,
for all his ways are just.
He is a reliable God who is never unjust,
he is fair[b] and upright.
Footnotes
- Deuteronomy 32:4 tc The LXX reads Θεός (theos, “God”) for the MT’s “Rock.”sn The Hebrew term depicts God as a rocky summit where one may find safety and protection. Within a covenantal context it serves as a reminder to the people that their God has committed himself to their protection in return for their allegiance.
- Deuteronomy 32:4 tn Or “just” (KJV, NAB, NRSV, NLT) or “righteous” (NASB).
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