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Berean Standard Bible

“I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.”

Psalms 101:3

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Psalm 101 is a king's vow about how he will rule and how he will keep his own household and court. David pledges to sing of steadfast love and justice.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.

World English Bible (WEB)

I will set no vile thing before my eyes. I hate the deeds of faithless men. They will not cling to me.

King James Version (KJV)

I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I will set no base thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; It shall not cleave unto me.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I will not put any evil thing before my eyes; I am against all turning to one side; I will not have it near me.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

No pondré delante de mis ojos cosa injusta: aborrezco la obra de los que se desvían: ninguno de ellos se allegará á mí.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Me negaré siquiera a mirar lo despreciable y vulgar. Aborrezco las acciones tramposas; nada tendré que ver con ellas.

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