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Berean Standard Bible

“Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely.”

Psalms 16:9

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Study note

Psalms 16 is a psalm of David expressing deep trust in God as his refuge and inheritance. In the second half, his confidence reaches beyond the present moment to what awaits him after death.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely.

World English Bible (WEB)

Therefore my heart is glad, and my tongue rejoices. My body shall also dwell in safety.

King James Version (KJV)

Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth; My flesh also shall dwell in safety.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Because of this my heart is glad, and my glory is full of joy: while my flesh takes its rest in hope.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Alegróse por tanto mi corazón, y se gozó mi gloria: también mi carne reposará segura.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Por eso tengo el corazón lleno de gozo; mi boca está llena de alabanzas. Todo mi ser descansa con tranquilidad,

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