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Berean Standard Bible

“In my alarm I said, “I am cut off from Your sight!” But You heard my plea for mercy when I called to You for help.”

Psalms 31:22

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Study note

Near the end of Psalm 31, David looks back on his darkest moment. The psalm has been full of fear, so this verse is an honest confession, followed by a turn to praise.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

In my alarm I said, “I am cut off from Your sight!” But You heard my plea for mercy when I called to You for help.

World English Bible (WEB)

As for me, I said in my haste, “I am cut off from before your eyes.” Nevertheless you heard the voice of my petitions when I cried to you.

King James Version (KJV)

For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee.

American Standard Version (ASV)

As for me, I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: Nevertheless thou heardest the voice of my supplications When I cried unto thee.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And as for me, I said in my fear, I am cut off from before your eyes; but you gave ear to the voice of my prayer, when my cry went up to you.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y decía yo en mi premura: Cortado soy de delante de tus ojos: tú empero oíste la voz de mis ruegos, cuando á ti clamaba.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Hablé a la ligera cuando dije: «El Señor me ha abandonado», pues tú escuchaste mi plegaria y me respondiste.

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