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Berean Standard Bible

“In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; save me by Your righteousness.”

Psalms 31:1

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Study note

Psalms 31 is a prayer of David under pressure from enemies and shame. Its opening words about taking refuge in the Lord are echoed in Psalm 71, and verse 5 of this psalm was quoted by Jesus on the cross.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; let me never be put to shame; save me by Your righteousness.

World English Bible (WEB)

In you, Yahweh, I take refuge. Let me never be disappointed. Deliver me in your righteousness.

King James Version (KJV)

In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.

American Standard Version (ASV)

In thee, O Jehovah, do I take refuge; Let me never be put to shame: Deliver me in thy righteousness.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

<To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.> In you, O Lord, have I put my hope; let me never be shamed; keep me safe in your righteousness.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

EN ti, oh Jehová, he esperado; no sea yo confundido para siempre: líbrame en tu justicia.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Señor, sólo en ti confío. No permitas que mis enemigos me derroten. Líbrame, pues tú eres el Dios que siempre procede rectamente.

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