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Berean Standard Bible

“As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.”

Psalms 18:30

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In the second half of Psalm 18, David reflects on how God equipped him for battle and gave him victory. He celebrates God's faithfulness to the faithful and his light in the darkness.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.

World English Bible (WEB)

As for God, his way is perfect. Yahweh’s word is tried. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.

King James Version (KJV)

As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him.

American Standard Version (ASV)

As for God, his way is perfect: The word of Jehovah is tried; He is a shield unto all them that take refuge in him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

As for God, his way is completely good; the word of the Lord is tested; he is a breastplate for all those who put their faith in him.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Dios, perfecto su camino: es acendrada la palabra de Jehová: escudo es á todos los que en él esperan.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

¡Qué grandioso es él! ¡Cuán perfecto en todo! Todas sus promesas se cumplen. Es escudo para todo aquel que tras él se refugia.

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