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Berean Standard Bible

“I call on You, O God, for You will answer me. Incline Your ear to me; hear my words.”

Psalms 17:6

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David pleads for justice while surrounded by hostile enemies. He rests his case with the Lord.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

I call on You, O God, for You will answer me. Incline Your ear to me; hear my words.

World English Bible (WEB)

I have called on you, for you will answer me, God. Turn your ear to me. Hear my speech.

King James Version (KJV)

I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I have called upon thee, for thou wilt answer me, O God: Incline thine ear unto me, [and] hear my speech.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

My cry has gone up to you, for you will give me an answer, O God: let your ear be turned to me, and give attention to my words.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Yo te he invocado, por cuanto tú me oirás, oh Dios: inclina á mí tu oído, escucha mi palabra.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Oro así porque sé que me responderás, oh Dios. ¡Sí!, inclinas a mí tu oído y escuchas mi oración.

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