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Psalm 71:3
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KJ21
Be Thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort; Thou hast given commandment to save me, for Thou art my rock and my fortress.
ASV
Be thou to me a rock of habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: Thou hast given commandment to save me; For thou art my rock and my fortress.
AMP
Be to me a rock of refuge and a sheltering stronghold to which I may continually come; You have given the commandment to save me, For You are my rock and my fortress.
AMPC
Be to me a rock of refuge in which to dwell, and a sheltering stronghold to which I may continually resort, which You have appointed to save me, for You are my Rock and my Fortress.
BRG
Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.
CSB
Be a rock of refuge for me, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for you are my rock and fortress.
CSBA
Be a rock of refuge for me, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for you are my rock and fortress.
CEB
Be my rock of refuge where I can always escape. You commanded that my life be saved because you are my rock and my fortress.
CJB
Be for me a sheltering rock, where I can always come. You have determined to save me, because you are my bedrock and stronghold.
CEV
Be my mighty rock, the place where I can always run for protection. Save me by your command! You are my mighty rock and my fortress.
DARBY
Be to me a rock of habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.
DRA
Let the mountains receive peace for the people: and the hills justice.
ERV
Be my Rock, my place of safety. Be my fortress, and protect me! You are my Rock and my protection.
EASY
Be a rock where I can hide. Be a strong place where I can be safe. You are my high rock and my strong, safe place.
EHV
Be my rock and my refuge to which I can always go. You give the command to save me, because you are my high ridge and my stronghold.
ESV
Be to me a rock of refuge, to which I may continually come; you have given the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
ESVUK
Be to me a rock of refuge, to which I may continually come; you have given the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
EXB
Be my ·place of safety [L rock of refuge] where I can always come. Give the command to ·save me [give me victory], because you are my rock and my ·strong, walled city [fortress].
GNV
Be thou my strong rock, whereunto I may always resort: thou hast given commandment to save me: for thou art my rock, and my fortress.
GW
Be a rock on which I may live, a place where I may always go. You gave the order to save me! Indeed, you are my rock and my fortress.
GNT
Be my secure shelter and a strong fortress to protect me; you are my refuge and defense.
HCSB
Be a rock of refuge for me, where I can always go. Give the command to save me, for You are my rock and fortress.
ICB
Be my place of safety where I can always come. Give the command to save me. You are my rock and my strong, walled city.
ISV
Be my sheltering refuge where I may go continuously; command my deliverance for you are my rock and fortress.
JUB
Be thou my strong habitation unto which I may continually resort; thou hast given a commandment that I should be saved because thou art my rock and my fortress.
KJV
Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.
AKJV
Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.
LSB
Be to me a rock of habitation to which I may continually come; You have given the command to save me, For You are my rock and my fortress.
LEB
Be for me a rock of refuge to resort to always; you have ordained to save me, because you are my rock and my fortress.
TLB
Be to me a great protecting Rock, where I am always welcome, safe from all attacks. For you have issued the order to save me.
MSG
I run for dear life to God, I’ll never live to regret it. Do what you do so well: get me out of this mess and up on my feet. Put your ear to the ground and listen, give me space for salvation. Be a guest room where I can retreat; you said your door was always open! You’re my salvation—my vast, granite fortress.
MEV
Be my rock of refuge to enter continually; You have given commandment to save me; for You are my rock and my stronghold.
NOG
Be a rock on which I may live, a Maon where I may always go. You gave the order to save me! Indeed, you are my rock and my Metsuda.
NABRE
Be my rock of refuge, my stronghold to give me safety; for you are my rock and fortress.
NASB
Be to me a rock of dwelling to which I may continually come; You have given the commandment to save me, For You are my rock and my fortress.
NASB1995
Be to me a rock of habitation to which I may continually come; You have given commandment to save me, For You are my rock and my fortress.
NCB
Be to me a rock of refuge to which I can always go; proclaim the order to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
NCV
Be my place of safety where I can always come. Give the command to save me, because you are my rock and my strong, walled city.
NET
Be my protector and refuge, a stronghold where I can be safe. For you are my high ridge and my stronghold.
NIRV
Be my rock of safety that I can always go to. Give the command to save me. You are my rock and my fort.
NIV
Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
NIVUK
Be my rock of refuge, to which I can always go; give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
NKJV
Be my strong refuge, To which I may resort continually; You have given the commandment to save me, For You are my rock and my fortress.
NLV
Be a rock to me where I live, where I may always come and where I will be safe. For You are my rock and my safe place.
NLT
Be my rock of safety where I can always hide. Give the order to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
NRSVA
Be to me a rock of refuge, a strong fortress, to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
NRSVACE
Be to me a rock of refuge, a strong fortress, to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
NRSVCE
Be to me a rock of refuge, a strong fortress, to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
NRSVUE
Be to me a rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
OJB
Be Thou Tzur Ma’on (a rock of habitation), whereunto I may resort tamid (continually); Thou hast given commandment to save me; for Thou art my rock and my fortress.
RGT
Be my Strong Rock, whereto I may always resort. You have given Commandment to save me; for You are my Rock, and my Fortress.
RSV
Be thou to me a rock of refuge, a strong fortress, to save me, for thou art my rock and my fortress.
RSVCE
Be thou to me a rock of refuge, a strong fortress, to save me, for thou art my rock and my fortress.
TLV
Be to me a sheltering rock where I may always go. Give the command to save me— for You are my rock and my fortress.
VOICE
Be my rock of refuge where I can always hide. You have given the order to keep me safe; You are my solid ground—my rock and my fortress.
WEB
Be to me a rock of refuge to which I may always go. Give the command to save me, for you are my rock and my fortress.
WYC
Be thou to me into God a defender; and into a strengthened place, that thou make me safe. For thou art my steadfastness; and my refuge. (God, be thou my defender; and a place of strength, where I shall be safe. For thou art my steadfastness; and my refuge.)
YLT
Be to me for a rock -- a habitation, To go in continually, Thou hast given command to save me, For my rock and my bulwark [art] Thou.
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