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Berean Standard Bible

“Even before a word is on my tongue, You know all about it, O LORD.”

Psalms 139:4

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Study note

Psalm 139 is a psalm of David marveling that God knows him completely. The first verses describe God's knowledge of his sitting, rising and thoughts; here the focus narrows to his speech.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Even before a word is on my tongue, You know all about it, O LORD.

World English Bible (WEB)

For there is not a word on my tongue, but, behold, Yahweh, you know it altogether.

King James Version (KJV)

For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For there is not a word in my tongue, But, lo, O Jehovah, thou knowest it altogether.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For there is not a word on my tongue which is not clear to you, O Lord.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Pues aun no está la palabra en mi lengua, y he aquí, oh Jehová, tú la sabes toda.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Sabes lo que voy a decir antes que lo diga, Señor.

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