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Berean Standard Bible

“Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and repay me with good for the cursing I receive today.””

2 Samuel 16:12

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As David flees Jerusalem, Shimei throws stones and curses him. One of David's men wants to take Shimei's head, but David restrains him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Perhaps the LORD will see my affliction and repay me with good for the cursing I receive today.”

World English Bible (WEB)

It may be that Yahweh will look on the wrong done to me, and that Yahweh will repay me good for the cursing of me today.”

King James Version (KJV)

It may be that the LORD will look on mine affliction, and that the LORD will requite me good for his cursing this day.

American Standard Version (ASV)

It may be that Jehovah will look on the wrong done unto me, and that Jehovah will requite me good for [his] cursing of me this day.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

It may be that the Lord will take note of my wrongs, and give me back good in answer to his cursing of me today.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Quizá mirará Jehová á mi aflicción, y me dará Jehová bien por sus maldiciones de hoy.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Quizá el Señor tenga en cuenta mi profundo dolor, y en vez de maldiciones envíe bendiciones sobre mí.

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