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Berean Standard Bible

“The LORD executes righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.”

Psalms 103:6

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Study note

Psalm 103 is David's hymn of praise that moves from personal blessings to God's ways with Israel and then to all creation. After celebrating forgiveness and healing, the psalm turns to how God acts on behalf of people who suffer injustice, recalling how he dealt with Israel through Moses.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The LORD executes righteousness and justice for all the oppressed.

World English Bible (WEB)

Yahweh executes righteous acts, and justice for all who are oppressed.

King James Version (KJV)

The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Jehovah executeth righteous acts, And judgments for all that are oppressed.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The Lord gives decisions in righteousness for all who are in trouble.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Jehová el que hace justicia y derecho á todos los que padecen violencia.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Él hace justicia a cuantos son tratados injustamente.

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