Psalms 142 Comparison: American Standard Version vs King James Version
Psalms 142
1I cry with my voice unto Jehovah; With my voice unto Jehovah do I make supplication.
2I pour out my complaint before him; I show before him my trouble.
3When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, Thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walk Have they hidden a snare for me.
4Look onmy right hand, and see; For there is no man that knoweth me: Refuge hath failed me; No man careth for my soul.
5I cried unto thee, O Jehovah; I said, Thou art my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.
6Attend unto my cry; For I am brought very low: Deliver me from my persecutors; For they are stronger than I.
7Bring my soul out of prison, That I may give thanks unto thy name: The righteous shall compass me about; For thou wilt deal bountifully with me.
Psalms 142
1I cried unto the Lord with my voice; with my voice unto the Lord did I make my supplication.
2I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.
3When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.
4I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.
5I cried unto thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.
6Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
7Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.
Understanding American Standard Version vs King James Version in Psalms 142
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.
King James Version (KJV)
The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.
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Key Comparison: Psalms 142:1
"I cry with my voice unto Jehovah; With my voice unto Jehovah do I make supplication."
"I cried unto the Lord with my voice; with my voice unto the Lord did I make my supplication."
