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Berean Standard Bible

“Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side.”

Psalms 56:9

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Study note

Psalms 56 was written when the Philistines seized David in Gath. He is afraid, yet he repeatedly affirms that he trusts God.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Then my enemies will retreat on the day I cry for help. By this I will know that God is on my side.

World English Bible (WEB)

Then my enemies shall turn back in the day that I call. I know this, that God is for me.

King James Version (KJV)

When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Then shall mine enemies turn back in the day that I call: This I know, that God is for me.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

When I send up my cry to you, my haters will be turned back; I am certain of this, for God is with me.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Serán luego vueltos atrás mis enemigos el día que yo clamare: en esto conozco que Dios es por mí.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

El mismo día que yo te pido ayuda, huirán mis enemigos. Una cosa sé: ¡Dios está de mi parte!

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