Psalms 33 Comparison: American Standard Version vs King James Version
Psalms 33
1Rejoice in Jehovah, O ye righteous: Praise is comely for the upright.
2Give thanks unto Jehovah with the harp: Sing praises unto him with the psaltery of ten strings.
3Sing unto him a new song; Play skilfully with a loud noise.
4For the word of Jehovah is right; And all his work isdonein faithfulness.
5He loveth righteousness and justice: The earth is full of the lovingkindness of Jehovah.
6By the word of Jehovah were the heavens made, And all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
7He gathereth the waters of the sea together as a heap: He layeth up the deeps in store-houses.
8Let all the earth fear Jehovah: Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
9For he spake, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.
10Jehovah bringeth the counsel of the nations to nought; He maketh the thoughts of the peoples to be of no effect.
11The counsel of Jehovah standeth fast for ever, The thoughts of his heart to all generations.
12Blessed is the nation whose God is Jehovah, The people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
13Jehovah looketh from heaven; He beholdeth all the sons of men;
14From the place of his habitation he looketh forth Upon all the inhabitants of the earth,
15He that fashioneth the hearts of them all, That considereth all their works.
16There is no king saved by the multitude of a host: A mighty man is not delivered by great strength.
17A horse is a vain thing for safety; Neither doth he deliver any by his great power.
18Behold, the eye of Jehovah is upon them that fear him, Upon them that hope in his lovingkindness;
19To deliver their soul from death, And to keep them alive in famine.
20Our soul hath waited for Jehovah: He is our help and our shield.
21For our heart shall rejoice in him, Because we have trusted in his holy name.
22Let thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, be upon us, According as we have hoped in thee.
Psalms 33
1Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
2Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.
3Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.
4For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth.
5He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
6By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
7He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.
8Let all the earth fear the Lord: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
9For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.
10The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.
11The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
12Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
13The Lord looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.
14From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
15He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.
16There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
17An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
18Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
19To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
20Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield.
21For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
22Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.
Understanding American Standard Version vs King James Version in Psalms 33
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 33:16
"There is no king saved by the multitude of a host: A mighty man is not delivered by great strength."
"There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength."
