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Berean Standard Bible

“Surely You desire truth in the inmost being; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.”

Psalms 51:6

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Psalms 51 is David's prayer of repentance after the prophet Nathan confronted him about his sin with Bathsheba.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Surely You desire truth in the inmost being; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.

World English Bible (WEB)

Behold, you desire truth in the inward parts. You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.

King James Version (KJV)

Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts; And in the hidden part thou wilt make me to know wisdom.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Your desire is for what is true in the inner parts: in the secrets of my soul you will give me knowledge of wisdom.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

He aquí, tú amas la verdad en lo íntimo: y en lo secreto me has hecho comprender sabiduría.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Tú amas la verdad en lo íntimo, y me enseñas a ser sabio en lo más profundo de mí ser.

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