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Berean Standard Bible

“The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion.”

Psalms 145:8

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Psalms 145 is a song of praise attributed to David, and the only psalm labeled simply as praise. It is also an acrostic, following the alphabet, and celebrates God's greatness day by day.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion.

World English Bible (WEB)

Yahweh is gracious, merciful, slow to anger, and of great loving kindness.

King James Version (KJV)

The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Jehovah is gracious, and merciful; Slow to anger, and of great lovingkindness.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The Lord is full of grace and pity; not quickly angry, but great in mercy.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Clemente y misericordioso es Jehová, lento para la ira, y grande en misericordia.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El Señor es compasivo y misericordioso, lento para enojarse y lleno de amor.

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