Psalms 147 Comparison: American Standard Version vs Darby Translation
Psalms 147
1Praise ye Jehovah; For it is good to sing praises unto our God; For it is pleasant, andpraise is comely.
2Jehovah doth build up Jerusalem; He gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.
3He healeth the broken in heart, And bindeth up their wounds.
4He counteth the number of the stars; He calleth them all by their names.
5Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding is infinite.
6Jehovah upholdeth the meek: He bringeth the wicked down to the ground.
7Sing unto Jehovah with thanksgiving; Sing praises upon the harp unto our God,
8Who covereth the heavens with clouds, Who prepareth rain for the earth, Who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.
9He giveth to the beast his food, Andto the young ravens which cry.
10He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: He taketh no pleasure in the legs of a man.
11Jehovah taketh pleasure in them that fear him, In those that hope in his lovingkindness.
12Praise Jehovah, O Jerusalem; Praise thy God, O Zion.
13For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; He hath blessed thy children within thee.
14He maketh peace in thy borders; He filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.
15He sendeth out his commandment upon earth; His word runneth very swiftly.
16He giveth snow like wool; He scattereth the hoar-frost like ashes.
17He casteth forth his ice like morsels: Who can stand before his cold?
18He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: He causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.
19He showeth his word unto Jacob, His statutes and his ordinances unto Israel.
20He hath not dealt so with any nation; And as for his ordinances, they have not known them. Praise ye Jehovah.
Psalms 147
1Praise ye Jah! for it is good. Sing psalms of ourGod; for it is pleasant: praise is comely.
2Jehovah doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth the outcasts of Israel.
3He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
4He counteth the number of the stars; he giveth names to them all.
5Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.
6Jehovah lifteth up the meek; he abaseth the wicked to the earth.
7Sing unto Jehovah with thanksgiving; sing psalms upon the harp unto ourGod:
8Who covereth the heavens with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains;
9Who giveth to the cattle their food, to the young ravens which cry.
10He delighteth not in the strength of the horse, he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man;
11Jehovah taketh pleasure in those that fear him, in those that hope in his loving-kindness.
12Laud Jehovah, O Jerusalem; praise thyGod, O Zion.
13For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee;
14He maketh peace in thy borders; he satisfieth thee with the finest of the wheat.
15He sendeth forth his oracles to the earth: his word runneth very swiftly.
16He giveth snow like wool, scattereth the hoar frost like ashes;
17He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?
18He sendeth his word, and melteth them; he causeth his wind to blow — the waters flow.
19He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.
20He hath not dealt thus with any nation; and as for [his] judgments, they have not known them. Hallelujah!
Understanding American Standard Version vs Darby Translation in Psalms 147
American Standard Version (ASV)
A highly literal translation known for accuracy and adherence to the original Hebrew and Greek. Consistent word choices make it excellent for careful study and cross-referencing. A strong pick for readers who want a precise, classic-modern English Bible.
Darby Translation (Darby)
A scholarly translation by John Nelson Darby emphasizing precision and consistency. Especially valued for study and cross-reference work. A classic choice for readers who prioritize accuracy over smooth modern style.
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Key Comparison: Psalms 147:16
"He giveth snow like wool; He scattereth the hoar-frost like ashes."
"He giveth snow like wool, scattereth the hoar frost like ashes;"





