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Berean Standard Bible

“For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home:”

Psalms 132:13

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Study note

Psalms 132 recalls David's oath to find a dwelling place for the LORD and God's oath to keep David's line on the throne. It was likely sung during a procession with the ark to Jerusalem.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home:

World English Bible (WEB)

For Yahweh has chosen Zion. He has desired it for his habitation.

King James Version (KJV)

For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For Jehovah hath chosen Zion; He hath desired it for his habitation.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For the Lord's heart is on Zion, desiring it for his resting-place.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque Jehová ha elegido á Sión; deseóla por habitación para sí.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Porque el Señor ha escogido a Sion; él decidió que ahí será su hogar:

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