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Berean Standard Bible

“For exaltation comes neither from east nor west, nor out of the desert,”

Psalms 75:6

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Psalms 75 is a song of thanks to God, who judges with fairness at the appointed time. The psalmist warns the arrogant not to boast.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For exaltation comes neither from east nor west, nor out of the desert,

World English Bible (WEB)

For neither from the east, nor from the west, nor yet from the south, comes exaltation.

King James Version (KJV)

For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For neither from the east, nor from the west, Nor yet from the south, [cometh] lifting up.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For honour does not come from the east, or from the west, or uplifting from the south;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque ni de oriente, ni de occidente, ni del desierto viene el ensalzamiento.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Porque nadie en la tierra, desde el este hasta el oeste ni aun en el desierto, puede enaltecer a nadie;

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