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Berean Standard Bible

“Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!”

Psalms 27:14

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Study note

This is the final verse of Psalm 27. After moving between confidence and anxious prayer, David ends by addressing himself, or perhaps anyone who hears the psalm, with a word of encouragement.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

World English Bible (WEB)

Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh.

King James Version (KJV)

Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Wait for Jehovah: Be strong, and let thy heart take courage; Yea, wait thou for Jehovah. Psalm 28 [A Psalm] of David.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Let your hope be in the Lord: take heart and be strong; yes, let your hope be in the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Aguarda á Jehová; esfuérzate, y aliéntese tu corazón: sí, espera á Jehová.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Espera al Señor; él acudirá. Sé valiente, resuelto y animoso. Sí; espera, y él te ayudará.

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