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Berean Standard Bible

“In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain!”

Psalms 11:1

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Study note

David is being urged by friends to flee like a bird to the mountains because the wicked are aiming their arrows in the dark. The psalm begins with his answer to that advice.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

In the LORD I take refuge. How then can you say to me: “Flee like a bird to your mountain!

World English Bible (WEB)

In Yahweh, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain!”

King James Version (KJV)

In the LORD put I my trust: How say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?

American Standard Version (ASV)

In Jehovah do I take refuge: How say ye to my soul, Flee [as] a bird to your mountain;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

<For the chief music-maker. Of David.> In the Lord put I my faith; how will you say to my soul, Go in flight like a bird to the mountain?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

EN Jehová he confiado; ¿cómo decís á mi alma: Escapa al monte cual ave?

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

En el Señor me encuentro protegido. ¿Cómo se atreven a decirme: «Huye a las montañas para protegerte»?

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