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Berean Standard Bible

“For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous.”

Psalms 37:17

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Study note

Psalm 37 is a wisdom psalm of David, written for those tempted to envy the wicked or to fret when evil people seem to succeed. It repeats the same counsel in many forms: trust, wait, and do not burn with anger.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For the arms of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous.

World English Bible (WEB)

For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but Yahweh upholds the righteous.

King James Version (KJV)

For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For the arms of the wicked shall be broken; But Jehovah upholdeth the righteous.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For the arms of the evil-doers will be broken: but the Lord is the support of the good.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque los brazos de los impíos serán quebrados: mas el que sostiene á los justos es Jehová.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

La fuerza de los malos será quebrantada, pero el Señor toma en sus manos a los justos.

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