Romans 9:16
So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
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English Standard Version
So then it depends not on human will or exertion, but on God, who has mercy.
New International Version
It does not, therefore, depend on man's desire or effort, but on God's mercy.
Catholic Public Domain Version
Therefore, it is not based on those who choose, nor on those who excel, but on God who takes pity