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Berean Standard Bible

“How long must I wrestle in my soul, with sorrow in my heart each day? How long will my enemy dominate me?”

Psalms 13:2

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Psalm 13 is one of the shortest laments, only six verses, and it moves from complaint to trust in a single breath. David repeats the question how long four times, feeling forgotten by God.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

How long must I wrestle in my soul, with sorrow in my heart each day? How long will my enemy dominate me?

World English Bible (WEB)

How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart every day? How long shall my enemy triumph over me?

King James Version (KJV)

How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

American Standard Version (ASV)

How long shall I take counsel in my soul, Having sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

How long is my soul to be in doubt, with sorrow in my heart all the day? how long will he who is against me be given power over me?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

¿Hasta cuándo pondré consejos en mi alma, con ansiedad en mi corazón cada día? ¿Hasta cuándo será enaltecido mi enemigo sobre mí?

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

¿Hasta cuándo soportaré esta diaria angustia? ¿Hasta cuándo triunfará mi enemigo?

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