Berean Standard Bible
“He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail.”
This verse is part of Hannah's prayer of thanksgiving after leaving her young son Samuel at the sanctuary. Her song celebrates the God who reverses fortunes, lifting up the poor and bringing down the proud.
Open Study notes above for the full note.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail.
World English Bible (WEB)
He will keep the feet of his holy ones, but the wicked shall be put to silence in darkness; for no man shall prevail by strength.
King James Version (KJV)
He will keep the feet of his saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.
American Standard Version (ASV)
He will keep the feet of his holy ones; But the wicked shall be put to silence in darkness; For by strength shall no man prevail.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
He will keep the feet of his holy ones, but the evil-doers will come to their end in the dark night, for by strength no man will overcome.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El guarda los pies de sus santos, mas los impíos perecen en tinieblas; porque nadie será fuerte por su fuerza.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Él protegerá a los piadosos, pero los impíos serán silenciados en las tinieblas. Ninguno podrá triunfar por su propia fortaleza.
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