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Berean Standard Bible

“to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.””

Luke 1:79

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These words come from the Song of Zechariah, sung after his son John was born and his voice was restored. Zechariah, a priest, had doubted the angel's promise and was silent for months.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”

World English Bible (WEB)

to shine on those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death; to guide our feet into the way of peace.”

King James Version (KJV)

To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

American Standard Version (ASV)

To shine upon them that sit in darkness and the shadow of death; To guide our feet into the way of peace.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

To give light to those in dark places, and in the shade of death, so that our feet may be guided into the way of peace.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

To give light to those sitting in darkness and death-shade, To guide our feet to a way of peace.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Para dar luz á los que habitan en tinieblas y en sombra de muerte; para encaminar nuestros pies por camino de paz.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

para dar luz a los que viven en tinieblas y en la más terrible oscuridad; para guiar nuestros pasos por el camino de la paz».

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