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Berean Standard Bible

“So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.”

Isaiah 51:11

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Isaiah addresses exiles longing for restoration and calls on the arm of the Lord to awake as in ancient days. The chapter is full of comfort for those who feel forgotten.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.

World English Bible (WEB)

Those ransomed by Yahweh will return, and come with singing to Zion; and everlasting joy shall be on their heads. They will obtain gladness and joy. Sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

King James Version (KJV)

Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the ransomed of Jehovah shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their heads: they shall obtain gladness and joy; [and] sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Those whom the Lord has made free will come back with songs to Zion; and on their heads will be eternal joy: delight and joy will be theirs, and sorrow and sounds of grief will be gone for ever.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Cierto, tornarán los redimidos de Jehová, volverán á Sión cantando, y gozo perpetuo será sobre sus cabezas: poseerán gozo y alegría, y el dolor y el gemido huirán.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Llegará el día cuando todos los redimidos de Dios regresarán a su patria. Volverán a Jerusalén con cánticos y llenos de gozo y de alegría sin fin; y el dolor y el luto habrán acabado para siempre.

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