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Berean Standard Bible

“Although my spirit grows faint within me, You know my way. Along the path I travel they have hidden a snare for me.”

Psalms 142:3

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David composed this psalm in a cave, probably while hiding from Saul. He is alone, with no one standing by his side and no place to flee.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Although my spirit grows faint within me, You know my way. Along the path I travel they have hidden a snare for me.

World English Bible (WEB)

When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, you knew my route. On the path in which I walk, they have hidden a snare for me.

King James Version (KJV)

When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.

American Standard Version (ASV)

When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, Thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walk Have they hidden a snare for me.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

When my spirit is overcome, your eyes are on my goings; nets have been secretly placed in the way in which I go.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Cuando mi espíritu se angustiaba dentro de mí, tú conociste mi senda. En el camino en que andaba, me escondieron lazo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Porque estoy abrumado y desesperado, y sólo tú sabes qué rumbo debo tomar. Por donde quiera que vaya, mis enemigos me ponen trampas.

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