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Berean Standard Bible

“For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.”

Psalms 86:5

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David prays in a time of need, asking the Lord to hear him and describing himself as poor and needy. This verse is part of the reason he expects an answer, based on who God is.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.

World English Bible (WEB)

For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; abundant in loving kindness to all those who call on you.

King James Version (KJV)

For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in lovingkindness unto all them that call upon thee.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

You are good, O Lord, and full of forgiveness; your mercy is great to all who make their cry to you.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque tú, Señor, eres bueno y perdonador, y grande en misericordia para con todos los que te invocan.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

¡Oh Señor, qué bueno y perdonador eres; qué gran amor tienes por todos los que te piden ayuda!

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