Psalms 56 Comparison: King James Version vs American Standard Version
Psalms 56
1Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.
2Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.
3What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
4In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
5Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.
6They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.
7Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God.
8Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?
9When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.
10In God will I praise his word: in the Lord will I praise his word.
11In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.
12Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.
13For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?
Psalms 56
1Be merciful unto me, O God; for man would swallow me up: All the day long he fighting oppresseth me.
2Mine enemies would swallow me up all the day long; For they are many that fight proudly against me.
3What time I am afraid, I will put my trust in thee.
4In God (I will praise his word), In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can flesh do unto me?
5All the day long they wrest my words: All their thoughts are against me for evil.
6They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, They mark my steps, Even as they have waited for my soul.
7Shall they escape by iniquity? In anger cast down the peoples, O God.
8Thou numberest my wanderings: Put thou my tears into thy bottle; Are they not in thy book?
9Then shall mine enemies turn back in the day that I call: This I know, that God is for me.
10In God (I will praise his word), In Jehovah (I will praise his word),
11In God have I put my trust, I will not be afraid; What can man do unto me?
12Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render thank-offerings unto thee.
13For thou hast delivered my soul from death: Hast thou not delivered my feet from falling, That I may walk before God In the light of the living?
Understanding King James Version vs American Standard Version in Psalms 56
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 56:1
"Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me."
"Be merciful unto me, O God; for man would swallow me up: All the day long he fighting oppresseth me."
