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John 1:1
World English Bible · 2020 · English
A passage, as it is set
Psalm 23World English Bible · 2020 · public domain
A Psalm by David.
The Lord is my shepherd;I shall lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures.He leads me beside still waters.
He restores my soul.He guides me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,I will fear no evil, for you are with me.Your rod and your staff,they comfort me.
You prepare a table before mein the presence of my enemies.You anoint my head with oil.My cup runs over.
Surely goodness and loving kindness shall follow me all the days of my life,and I will dwell in the Lord’s house forever.
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- WEBEnglish
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
- VulgataLatina
In principio creavit Deus cælum et terram.
- Синод.Русский
В начале сотворил Бог небо и землю.
- 和合本中文
起初， 神创造天地。
- Van Dyckالعربية
فِي ٱلْبَدْءِ خَلَقَ ٱللهُ ٱلسَّمَاوَاتِ وَٱلْأَرْضَ.
- WLCעברית
בְּרֵאשִׁ֖ית בָּרָ֣א אֱלֹהִ֑ים אֵ֥ת הַשָּׁמַ֖יִם וְאֵ֥ת הָאָֽרֶץ׃
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