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Berean Standard Bible

“In return for my love they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer.”

Psalms 109:4

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Psalms 109 is one of the most intense imprecatory psalms, in which David calls on God to judge his accusers. He describes being slandered and hated despite his kindness.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

In return for my love they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer.

World English Bible (WEB)

In return for my love, they are my adversaries; but I am in prayer.

King James Version (KJV)

For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For my love they are my adversaries: But I [give myself unto] prayer.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For my love they give me back hate; but I have given myself to prayer.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

En pago de mi amor me han sido adversarios: mas yo oraba.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Yo los amo, pero aun mientras oro por ellos, ellos están procurando destruirme.

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