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Berean Standard Bible

“For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you.”

Isaiah 60:2

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Isaiah 60 addresses Jerusalem with a call to arise and shine because her light has come. The chapter celebrates the future restoration of God's people and the nations coming to her light.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you.

World English Bible (WEB)

For, behold, darkness will cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but Yahweh will arise on you, and his glory shall be seen on you.

King James Version (KJV)

For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the LORD shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For, behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the peoples; but Jehovah will arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For truly, the earth will be dark, and the peoples veiled in blackest night; but the Lord will be shining on you, and his glory will be seen among you.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque he aquí que tinieblas cubrirán la tierra, y oscuridad los pueblos: mas sobre ti nacerá Jehová, y sobre ti será vista su gloria.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Tinieblas negras como la noche cubrirán a todos los pueblos de la tierra, pero la gloria del Señor resplandecerá sobre su ciudad.

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