23 “Am I only a God nearby,”

declares the Lord,

“and not a God far away?

23 Am I a God at hand, saith the Lord, and not a God afar off?

23 Am I a God who is only close at hand?” says the Lord.

“No, I am far away at the same time.

23 “Am I a God near at hand,” says the Lord,

“And not a God afar off?

23 “I am a God who is near,” says the Lord.

“I am also a God who is far away.”

23 Am I a God at hand, saith Jehovah, and not a God afar off?

23 Am I a God at hand, saith Jehovah, and not a God afar off?

23 “I am a God who is near. 

I am also a God who is far away,” declares the Lord. 

23 “Am I a God who is only near” —this is the Lord’s declaration—“and not a God who is far away?

23 Am I a God near by, says the Lord, and not a God far off?

23 Am I a God from near,” declares Yahweh,

“and not a God from far?

23 “Am I only a God who is nearby?”

announces the Lord.

“Am I not a God who is also far away?

23 “Am I a God who is near,” declares the Lord,

“And not a God far off?