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Berean Standard Bible

“For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face.”

Psalms 11:7

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Psalms 11 is David's answer to friends who urge him to flee when the foundations seem to be crumbling. He declares that his refuge is the LORD, who sits on his heavenly throne.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For the LORD is righteous; He loves justice. The upright will see His face.

World English Bible (WEB)

For Yahweh is righteous. He loves righteousness. The upright shall see his face.

King James Version (KJV)

For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For Jehovah is righteous; he loveth righteousness: The upright shall behold his face. Psalm 12 For the Chief Musician; set to the Sheminith. A Psalm of David.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For the Lord is upright; he is a lover of righteousness: the upright will see his face.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque el justo Jehová ama la justicia: al recto mirará su rostro.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Justo es Dios, y ama la justicia; los justos verán su rostro.

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