Berean Standard Bible
“The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous are gracious and giving.”
Psalm 37 is a wisdom psalm of David urging believers not to fret over the prosperity of the wicked. It contrasts their short-lived success with the lasting inheritance of the righteous.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous are gracious and giving.
World English Bible (WEB)
The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back, but the righteous give generously.
King James Version (KJV)
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, and giveth.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The sinner takes money and does not give it back; but the upright man has mercy, and gives to others.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
El impío toma prestado, y no paga; mas el justo tiene misericordia, y da.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Los malos piden prestado y no pagan, pero el bueno paga lo que debe y da más.
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