KJV - And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.

ASV - And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the multitude that standeth around I said it, that they may believe that thou didst send me.

BBE - I was certain that your ears are at all times open to me, but I said it because of these who are here, so that they may see that you sent me.

WEB - I know that you always listen to me, but because of the multitude that stands around I said this, that they may believe that you sent me."

YLT - and I knew that Thou always dost hear me, but, because of the multitude that is standing by, I said `it', that they may believe that Thou didst send me.'

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