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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

As a woman with child about to give birth writhes and cries out in pain, so were we in Your presence, O LORD.

World English Bible (WEB)

Just as a woman with child, who draws near the time of her delivery, is in pain and cries out in her pangs; so we have been before you, Yahweh.

King James Version (KJV)

Like as a woman with child, that draweth near the time of her delivery, is in pain, and crieth out in her pangs; so have we been in thy sight, O LORD.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Like as a woman with child, that draweth near the time of her delivery, is in pain and crieth out in her pangs; so we have been before thee, O Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

As a woman with child, whose time is near, is troubled, crying out in her pain; so have we been before you, O Lord.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Como la preñada cuando se acerca el parto gime, y da gritos con sus dolores, así hemos sido delante de ti, oh Jehová.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

¡Cómo echábamos de menos tu presencia, Señor! Sufrimos como mujer que está a punto de dar a luz y que grita y se retuerce de dolor.

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