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Berean Standard Bible

“For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off.”

Psalms 37:28

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In the same psalm, David explains why the righteous can trust God even when justice seems slow.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off.

World English Bible (WEB)

For Yahweh loves justice, and doesn’t forsake his saints. They are preserved forever, but the children of the wicked shall be cut off.

King James Version (KJV)

For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For Jehovah loveth justice, And forsaketh not his saints; They are preserved for ever: But the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For the Lord is a lover of righteousness, and takes care of his saints; they will be kept safe for ever; but the seed of the evil-doers will be cut off.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque Jehová ama la rectitud, y no desampara sus santos: para siempre serán guardados; mas la simiente de los impíos será extirpada.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Porque el Señor ama la justicia y la rectitud. Nunca abandonará a su pueblo. Ellos serán eternamente guardados a salvo; pero los hijos de los que aman la maldad perecerán.

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