Psalms 85 Comparison: King James Version vs American Standard Version
Psalms 85
1Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.
2Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah.
3Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger.
4Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease.
5Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?
6Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?
7Shew us thy mercy, O Lord, and grant us thy salvation.
8I will hear what God the Lord will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.
9Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.
10Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
11Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
12Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase.
13Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps.
Psalms 85
1Jehovah, thou hast been favorable unto thy land; Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.
2Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people; Thou hast covered all their sin. [Selah
3Thou hast taken away all thy wrath; Thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger.
4Turn us, O God of our salvation, And cause thine indignation toward us to cease.
5Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? Wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?
6Wilt thou not quicken us again, That thy people may rejoice in thee?
7Show us thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, And grant us thy salvation.
8I will hear what God Jehovah will speak; For he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: But let them not turn again to folly.
9Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him, That glory may dwell in our land.
10Mercy and truth are met together; Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
11Truth springeth out of the earth; And righteousness hath looked down from heaven.
12Yea, Jehovah will give that which is good; And our land shall yield its increase.
13Righteousness shall go before him, And shall make his footsteps a way to walk in.
Understanding King James Version vs American Standard Version in Psalms 85
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 85:1
"Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob."
"Jehovah, thou hast been favorable unto thy land; Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob."
