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Berean Standard Bible

“The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.”

Nahum 1:7

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Study note

This verse comes in the middle of Nahum's opening hymn, which describes God's overwhelming power in judgment against Nineveh. Mountains quake and rocks shatter before him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of distress; He cares for those who trust in Him.

World English Bible (WEB)

Yahweh is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him.

King James Version (KJV)

The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Jehovah is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that take refuge in him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The Lord is good, a strong place in the day of trouble; and he has knowledge of those who take him for their safe cover.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Bueno es Jehová para fortaleza en el día de la angustia; y conoce á los que en él confían.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero el Señor es bueno. Cuando llegan la angustia y la desesperación él es el mejor refugio. Protege a todos los que en él ponen su confianza; él conoce bien a los que le son fieles.

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