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Berean Standard Bible

“For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.”

Psalms 149:4

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Study note

Psalms 149 calls Israel to sing a new song of praise, with dancing and instruments, in the assembly of the faithful. It is among the closing psalms that build toward the final chorus.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.

World English Bible (WEB)

For Yahweh takes pleasure in his people. He crowns the humble with salvation.

King James Version (KJV)

For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For Jehovah taketh pleasure in his people: He will beautify the meek with salvation.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For the Lord has pleasure in his people: he gives the poor in spirit a crown of salvation.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque Jehová toma contentamiento con su pueblo: hermoseará á los humildes con salud.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Porque el Señor se goza en su pueblo; él corona al humilde con la salvación.

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