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Berean Standard Bible

“Then men will say, “There is surely a reward for the righteous! There is surely a God who judges the earth!””

Psalms 58:11

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Psalms 58 is a strong prayer against corrupt rulers who twist justice and act violently. David asks God to intervene against those who abuse power.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Then men will say, “There is surely a reward for the righteous! There is surely a God who judges the earth!”

World English Bible (WEB)

so that men shall say, “Most certainly there is a reward for the righteous. Most certainly there is a God who judges the earth.”

King James Version (KJV)

So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

So that men shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: Verily there is a God that judgeth in the earth. Psalm 59 For the Chief Musician; [set to] Al-tashheth. [A Psalm] of David. Michtam; when Saul sent, and they watched the house to kill him.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

So that men will say, Truly there is a reward for righteousness; truly there is a God who is judge on the earth.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Entonces dirá el hombre: Ciertamente hay fruto para el justo; ciertamente hay Dios que juzga en la tierra.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Entonces al fin dirán todos que el bien recibirá recompensa, y que hay un Dios que juzga con justicia aquí en la tierra.

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