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Berean Standard Bible

“The LORD is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words.”

Psalms 119:57

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Study note

This verse opens the Heth section of Psalm 119, where the psalmist declares his loyalty to God in a series of resolutions. It is a section about commitment, prayer at midnight and companionship.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The LORD is my portion; I have promised to keep Your words.

World English Bible (WEB)

Yahweh is my portion. I promised to obey your words.

King James Version (KJV)

Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Jehovah is my portion: I have said that I would observe thy words.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

<CHETH> The Lord is my heritage: I have said that I would be ruled by your words.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mi porción, oh Jehová, dije, será guardar tus palabras.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

¡Señor, tú eres mío! ¡Yo prometo obedecer tu palabra!

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