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Berean Standard Bible

“Hear, O God, my voice of complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy.”

Psalms 64:1

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Psalms 64 is a prayer of David surrounded by enemies who plot in secret, sharpening their tongues like swords. He is afraid but turns to God.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Hear, O God, my voice of complaint; preserve my life from dread of the enemy.

World English Bible (WEB)

Hear my voice, God, in my complaint. Preserve my life from fear of the enemy.

King James Version (KJV)

Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint: Preserve my life from fear of the enemy.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

<To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.> O God, let the voice of my grief come to your ear: keep my life from the fear of those who are against me.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

ESCUCHA, oh Dios, mi voz en mi oración: guarda mi vida del miedo del enemigo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Señor, escucha mi queja. Protégeme del temor a mis enemigos.

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