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Berean Standard Bible

“Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make straight Your way before me.”

Psalms 5:8

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David prays in the morning, asking God to hear him while enemies plot and speak deceit. The psalm contrasts the wicked, who cannot stand in God's presence, with those who take refuge in Him.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make straight Your way before me.

World English Bible (WEB)

Lead me, Yahweh, in your righteousness because of my enemies. Make your way straight before my face.

King James Version (KJV)

Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Lead me, O Jehovah, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; Make thy way straight before my face.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Be my guide, O Lord, in the ways of your righteousness, because of those who are against me; make your way straight before my face.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Guíame, Jehová, en tu justicia á causa de mis enemigos; endereza delante de mí tu camino.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Señor, guíame como lo has prometido; de otro modo, caeré bajo mis enemigos. Dime claramente qué debo hacer, qué camino tomar.

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