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Berean Standard Bible

“For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.”

Psalms 30:5

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Psalms 30 is a psalm of David whose title links it to the dedication of the house, possibly the temple or David's palace. David thanks God for lifting him out of the depths, healing him and keeping him from going down to the grave.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For His anger is fleeting, but His favor lasts a lifetime. Weeping may stay the night, but joy comes in the morning.

World English Bible (WEB)

For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.

King James Version (KJV)

For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For his anger is but for a moment; His favor is for a life-time: Weeping may tarry for the night, But joy [cometh] in the morning.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For his wrath is only for a minute; in his grace there is life; weeping may be for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque un momento será su furor; mas en su voluntad está la vida: por la tarde durará el lloro, y á la mañana vendrá la alegría.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Un instante dura su ira; su gracia perdura de por vida. Las lágrimas pueden huir la noche entera, pero al amanecer habrá gozo.

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