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Berean Standard Bible

“My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.”

Psalms 34:2

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Study note

Psalm 34 is attributed to David after he escaped danger by acting insane before the Philistine king Abimelech (Achish), as the title recalls from 1 Samuel 21. The psalm begins as a thanksgiving song meant to be shared with others who are hurting.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice.

World English Bible (WEB)

My soul shall boast in Yahweh. The humble shall hear of it, and be glad.

King James Version (KJV)

My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.

American Standard Version (ASV)

My soul shall make her boast in Jehovah: The meek shall hear thereof, and be glad.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

My soul will say great things of the Lord: the poor in spirit will have knowledge of it and be glad.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

En Jehová se gloriará mi alma: oiránlo los mansos, y se alegrarán.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Me gloriaré de todas sus bondades para conmigo. Anímense todos los desalentados.

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