Psalms 136 Comparison: King James Version vs American Standard Version
Psalms 136
1O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
3O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
4To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
5To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.
6To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
7To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:
8The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:
9The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
10To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:
11And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever:
12With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.
13To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever:
14And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:
15But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.
16To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.
17To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
18And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
19Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever:
20And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:
21And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:
22Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.
23Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:
24And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.
25Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.
26O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalms 136
1Oh give thanks unto Jehovah; for he is good; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
2Oh give thanks unto the God of gods; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
3Oh give thanks unto the Lord of lords; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
4To him who alone doeth great wonders; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
5To him that by understanding made the heavens; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
6To him that spread forth the earth above the waters; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
7To him that made great lights; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
8The sun to rule by day; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
9The moon and stars to rule by night; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
10To him that smote Egypt in their first-born; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
11And brought out Israel from among them; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
12With a strong hand, and with an outstretched arm; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
13To him that divided the Red Sea in sunder; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
14And made Israel to pass through the midst of it; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
15But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
16To him that led his people through the wilderness; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
17To him that smote great kings; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
18And slew famous kings; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
19Sihon king of the Amorites; For his lovingkindness endureth forever;
20And Og king of Bashan; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
21And gave their land for a heritage; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
22Even a heritage unto Israel his servant; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
23Who remembered us in our low estate; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever;
24And hath delivered us from our adversaries; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
25Who giveth food to all flesh; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
26Oh give thanks unto the God of heaven; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever.
Understanding King James Version vs American Standard Version in Psalms 136
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.
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.
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Key Comparison: Psalms 136:16
"To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever."
"To him that led his people through the wilderness; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:"
