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Psalms 138:8

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6 Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar.

7 If I walk in the midst of trouble, You preserve me from the anger of my foes; You extend Your hand, and Your right hand saves me.

The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever— do not abandon the works of Your hands.
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BSB
The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. O LORD, Your loving devotion endures forever— do not abandon the works of Your hands.
KJV
The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
WEB
The LORD will fulfill that which concerns me. Your loving kindness, LORD, endures forever. Don’t forsake the works of your own hands.
ASV
Jehovah will perfect that which concerneth me: Thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, [endureth] for ever; Forsake not the works of thine own hands. Psalm 139 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.
DARBY
Jehovah will perfect what concerneth me: thy loving-kindness, O Jehovah, [endureth] for ever; forsake not the works of thine own hands.
BLB
May YHWH complete [this] on my behalf! O YHWH, Your loving devotion [is] forever; do not forsake the works of Your hands!
ÅB
Herren vil fullføre sin gjerning for meg. Herre, din miskunnhet varer evindelig; gi ikke opp dine henders gjerninger!
[^1]: SLM 82, 1. 6. JOH 10, 34.
OTB
Herren vil fullføre sin hensikt med meg;
Din miskunn, Herre, er evigvarende;
Forlat ikke dine henders verk.
B1930
Herren vil fullføre sin gjerning for mig. Herre, din miskunnhet varer evindelig; opgi ikke dine henders gjerninger!

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