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Berean Standard Bible

“The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.”

2 Samuel 23:2

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Study note

These verses open what the text calls the last words of David, a short poem near the end of his life. Though he had sinned gravely, David is remembered as the anointed of the God of Jacob and the sweet singer of Israel.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The Spirit of the LORD spoke through me; His word was on my tongue.

World English Bible (WEB)

“Yahweh’s Spirit spoke by me. His word was on my tongue.

King James Version (KJV)

The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The Spirit of Jehovah spake by me, And his word was upon my tongue.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The spirit of the Lord had voice through me, his word was on my tongue.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El espíritu de Jehová ha hablado por mí, y su palabra ha sido en mi lengua.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

“El Espíritu del Señor habló por mí y su palabra estuvo en mi lengua”.

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