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Berean Standard Bible

“Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of wild dogs.”

Psalms 22:20

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Study note

This verse belongs to the final plea of Psalm 22 before the song turns to praise. The psalmist has described being surrounded by enemies likened to bulls, lions and dogs.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of wild dogs.

World English Bible (WEB)

Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dog.

King James Version (KJV)

Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Deliver my soul from the sword, My darling from the power of the dog.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Make my soul safe from the sword, my life from the power of the dog.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Libra de la espada mi alma; del poder del perro mi única.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Rescátame de la muerte; libra mi vida de todos estos perros.

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