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Berean Standard Bible

“I rise before dawn and cry for help; in Your word I have put my hope.”

Psalms 119:147

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Near the end of Psalm 119 the writer describes praying before dawn. His cry is tied directly to hope in God's word.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I rise before dawn and cry for help; in Your word I have put my hope.

World English Bible (WEB)

I rise before dawn and cry for help. I put my hope in your words.

King James Version (KJV)

I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I anticipated the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy words.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Before the sun is up, my cry for help comes to your ear; my hope is in your words.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Anticipéme al alba, y clamé: esperé en tu palabra.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Muy de mañana, antes de salir el sol, clamo a ti pidiendo ayuda; en tus palabras he puesto mi esperanza.

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