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Berean Standard Bible

“As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.”

2 Samuel 22:31

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Near the end of his life David sings a long song of thanks to God for rescuing him from Saul and his other enemies. The song, nearly identical to Psalm 18, looks back over a life of danger and deliverance.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

World English Bible (WEB)

As for God, his way is perfect. Yahweh’s word is tested. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.

King James Version (KJV)

As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

As for God, his way is all good: the word of the Lord is tested; he is a safe cover for all those who put their faith in him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Dios, perfecto su camino: la palabra de Jehová purificada, escudo es de todos los que en él esperan.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»El camino de Dios es perfecto; la palabra del Señor es refinada. Es escudo para todos los que se refugian en él.

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