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Berean Standard Bible

“My soul melts with sorrow; strengthen me according to Your word.”

Psalms 119:28

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Study note

In the daleth stanza of Psalm 119 the psalmist begins by saying he is pressed down to the dust and then recalls telling God about his ways. Here he names how heavy the burden feels inside.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

My soul melts with sorrow; strengthen me according to Your word.

World English Bible (WEB)

My soul is weary with sorrow: strengthen me according to your word.

King James Version (KJV)

My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word.

American Standard Version (ASV)

My soul melteth for heaviness: Strengthen thou me according unto thy word.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

My soul is wasted with sorrow; give me strength again in keeping with your word

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Deshácese mi alma de ansiedad: corrobórame según tu palabra.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Lloro de angustia; anímame con tu palabra.

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