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Berean Standard Bible

“But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.”

Psalms 86:15

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Psalms 86 is a prayer of David in a time of trouble, made up largely of requests. Halfway through, he leans on an ancient description of God's character that goes back to Moses at Sinai.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

But You, O Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion and faithfulness.

World English Bible (WEB)

But you, Lord, are a merciful and gracious God, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness and truth.

King James Version (KJV)

But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But thou, O Lord, art a God merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness and truth.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But you, O Lord, are a God full of pity and forgiveness, slow to get angry, great in mercy and wisdom.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Mas tú, Señor, Dios misericordioso y clemente, lento para la ira, y grande en misericordia y verdad;

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

pero tú, Señor, eres misericordioso y bueno, Dios, lento para enojarte, y lleno de gran amor y verdad.

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