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Berean Standard Bible

“My soul longs, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.”

Psalms 84:2

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Psalms 84 is a pilgrim psalm of the sons of Korah, sung by worshipers traveling to the temple in Jerusalem. It celebrates the joy of dwelling in God's house.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

My soul longs, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

World English Bible (WEB)

My soul longs, and even faints for the courts of Yahweh. My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.

King James Version (KJV)

My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.

American Standard Version (ASV)

My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of Jehovah; My heart and my flesh cry out unto the living God.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The passion of my soul's desire is for the house of the Lord; my heart and my flesh are crying out for the living God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Codicia y aun ardientemente desea mi alma los atrios de Jehová: mi corazón y mi carne cantan al Dios vivo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Casi me desmayo pues mi deseo más intenso es entrar en los atrios del Señor; con todo mi ser, alma y cuerpo, alabaré alegremente al Dios viviente.

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