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Berean Standard Bible

“For in Your sight a thousand years are but a day that passes, or a watch of the night.”

Psalms 90:4

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In Psalm 90, after declaring God's eternity, Moses contrasts it with human mortality, as God returns people to dust. This verse explains how differently God experiences time.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For in Your sight a thousand years are but a day that passes, or a watch of the night.

World English Bible (WEB)

For a thousand years in your sight are just like yesterday when it is past, like a watch in the night.

King James Version (KJV)

For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For a thousand years in thy sight Are but as yesterday when it is past, And as a watch in the night.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For to you a thousand years are no more than yesterday when it is past, and like a watch in the night.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque mil años delante de tus ojos, son como el día de ayer, que pasó, y como una de las vigilias de la noche.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

¡Mil años son como el día de ayer para ti! ¡Son como unas cuantas horas!

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