Other translations
American Standard Version
It pleased Jehovah, for his righteousness'sake, to magnify the law, and make it honorable.
Darby Bible Translation
Jehovah had delight in him for his righteousness' sake: he hath magnified the law, and made it honourable.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
And the Lord was willing to sanctify him, and to magnify the law, and exalt it.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
It pleased the LORD, for his righteousness' sake, to magnify the law, and make it honourable.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
The LORD was pleased, for his righteousness’ sake, to magnify his law and make it glorious.
God's Word
The LORD is pleased because he does what is right. He praises the greatness of his teachings and makes them glorious.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD was pleased, because of His righteousness, to magnify His instruction and make it glorious.
International Standard Version
The LORD was pleased, for the sake of his vindication, that he should magnify his Law and make it glorious.
NET Bible
The LORD wanted to exhibit his justice by magnifying his law and displaying it.
New American Standard Bible
The LORD was pleased for His righteousness' sake To make the law great and glorious.
New International Version
It pleased the LORD for the sake of his righteousness to make his law great and glorious.
New Living Translation
Because he is righteous, the LORD has exalted his glorious law.
Webster's Bible Translation
The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honorable.
The World English Bible
It pleased Yahweh, for his righteousness' sake, to magnify the law, and make it honorable.