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Berean Standard Bible

“For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.”

Psalms 16:10

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Study note

Psalms 16 is a psalm of David expressing deep trust in God as his refuge and inheritance. In its final section he speaks of joy and security even in the face of death.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.

World English Bible (WEB)

For you will not leave my soul in Sheol, neither will you allow your holy one to see corruption.

King James Version (KJV)

For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For thou wilt not leave my soul to Sheol; Neither wilt thou suffer thy holy one to see corruption.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For you will not let my soul be prisoned in the underworld; you will not let your loved one see the place of death.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque no dejarás mi alma en el sepulcro; ni permitirás que tu santo vea corrupción.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

porque no me dejarás entre los muertos; no permitirás que tu amado se pudra en el sepulcro.

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