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Psalm 81:6-8
New International Version
Psalm 81:6-8
New International Version
6 “I removed the burden(A) from their shoulders;(B)
their hands were set free from the basket.
7 In your distress you called(C) and I rescued you,
I answered(D) you out of a thundercloud;
I tested you at the waters of Meribah.[a](E)
8 Hear me, my people,(F) and I will warn you—
if you would only listen to me, Israel!
Footnotes
- Psalm 81:7 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here.
Psalm 81:6-8
King James Version
Psalm 81:6-8
King James Version
6 I removed his shoulder from the burden: his hands were delivered from the pots.
7 Thou calledst in trouble, and I delivered thee; I answered thee in the secret place of thunder: I proved thee at the waters of Meribah. Selah.
8 Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearken unto me;
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Psalm 81:6-8
New King James Version
Psalm 81:6-8
New King James Version
6 “I removed his shoulder from the burden;
His hands were freed from the baskets.
7 (A)You called in trouble, and I delivered you;
(B)I answered you in the secret place of thunder;
I (C)tested you at the waters of [a]Meribah. Selah
8 “Hear,(D) O My people, and I will admonish you!
O Israel, if you will listen to Me!
Footnotes
- Psalm 81:7 Lit. Strife or Contention
Psalm 81:6-8
English Standard Version
Psalm 81:6-8
English Standard Version
6 “I (A)relieved your[a] shoulder of (B)the burden;
your hands were freed from the basket.
7 In distress you (C)called, and I delivered you;
I (D)answered you in the secret place of thunder;
I (E)tested you at the waters of Meribah. Selah
8 (F)Hear, O my people, while I admonish you!
O Israel, if you would but listen to me!
Footnotes
- Psalm 81:6 Hebrew his; also next line
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