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Berean Standard Bible

“Like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course,”

Psalms 19:5

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Psalm 19 opens by describing how the created heavens speak of God's glory without words. Here David uses the sun as his picture of creation's joyful obedience.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course,

World English Bible (WEB)

which is as a bridegroom coming out of his room, like a strong man rejoicing to run his course.

King James Version (KJV)

Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, And rejoiceth as a strong man to run his course.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Who is like a newly married man coming from his bride-tent, and is glad like a strong runner starting on his way.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y él, como un novio que sale de su tálamo, alégrase cual gigante para correr el camino.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

recorre el espacio tan resplandeciente como el novio que viene de su boda, tan alegre como el atleta que espera participar en una carrera.

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