Romans 9:32
Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;In other versions
Wherefore? Because `they sought it' not by faith, but as it were by works. They stumbled at the stone of stumbling;
ASV
Why? Because they were not searching for it by faith, but by works. They came up against the stone which was in the way;
BBE
Wherefore? Because [it was] not on the principle of faith, but as of works. They have stumbled at the stumblingstone,
DBY
Why? Because they didn't seek it by faith, but as it were by works of the law. They stumbled over the stumbling stone;
WEB
wherefore? because -- not by faith, but as by works of law; for they did stumble at the stone of stumbling,
YLT
Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumbling stone;
ENG
Why? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumbling-stone;
WBT
Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,
BSB
In context
30What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.
31But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.
32Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;
33As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.