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Berean Standard Bible

“He wraps Himself in light as with a garment; He stretches out the heavens like a tent,”

Psalms 104:2

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Study note

Psalm 104 is a great hymn to the Creator that follows the pattern of Genesis 1, celebrating the world as God's handiwork. It begins with a call to bless the LORD and a picture of his majesty.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

He wraps Himself in light as with a garment; He stretches out the heavens like a tent,

World English Bible (WEB)

He covers himself with light as with a garment. He stretches out the heavens like a curtain.

King James Version (KJV)

Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:

American Standard Version (ASV)

Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment; Who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

You are clothed with light as with a robe; stretching out the heavens like a curtain:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

El que se cubre de luz como de vestidura, que extiende los cielos como una cortina;

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Te cubres de luz como con un manto; extiendes los cielos como un velo.

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