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Berean Standard Bible

“I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.”

Isaiah 50:6

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In the third Servant Song, the Servant speaks in the first person about his obedience to God. He describes what he is willing to endure.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.

World English Bible (WEB)

I gave my back to those who beat me, and my cheeks to those who plucked off the hair. I didn’t hide my face from shame and spitting.

King James Version (KJV)

I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair: I hid not my face from shame and spitting.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I gave my back to the smiters, and my cheeks to them that plucked off the hair; I hid not my face from shame and spitting.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I was offering my back to those who gave me blows, and my face to those who were pulling out my hair: I did not keep my face covered from marks of shame.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Dí mi cuerpo á los heridores, y mis mejillas á los que me mesaban el cabello: no escondí mi rostro de las injurias y esputos.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Entrego mi espalda al látigo y mis mejillas a quienes me mezan la barba. No rehúso la vergüenza. En la cara me escupen.

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