Psalms 86 Comparison: King James Version vs American Standard Version
Psalms 86
1Bow down thine ear, O Lord, hear me: for I am poor and needy.
2Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.
3Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.
4Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
5For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.
6Give ear, O Lord, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.
7In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.
8Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works.
9All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.
10For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.
11Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.
12I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.
13For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.
14O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.
15But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
16O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.
17Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, Lord, hast holpen me, and comforted me.
Psalms 86
1Bow down thine ear, O Jehovah, and answer me; For I am poor and needy.
2Preserve my soul; for I am godly: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.
3Be merciful unto me, O Lord; For unto thee do I cry all the day long.
4Rejoice the soul of thy servant; For unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
5For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in lovingkindness unto all them that call upon thee.
6Give ear, O Jehovah, unto my prayer; And hearken unto the voice of my supplications.
7In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee; For thou wilt answer me.
8There is none like unto thee among the gods, O Lord; Neitherare there any workslike unto thy works.
9All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; And they shall glorify thy name.
10For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: Thou art God alone.
11Teach me thy way, O Jehovah; I will walk in thy truth: Unite my heart to fear thy name.
12I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with my whole heart; And I will glorify thy name for evermore.
13For great is thy lovingkindness toward me; And thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest Sheol.
14O God, the proud are risen up against me, And a company of violent men have sought after my soul, And have not set thee before them.
15But thou, O Lord, art a God merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness and truth.
16Oh turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; Give thy strength unto thy servant, And save the son of thy handmaid.
17Show me a token for good, That they who hate me may see it, and be put to shame, Because thou, Jehovah, hast helped me, and comforted me.
Understanding King James Version vs American Standard Version in Psalms 86
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 86:16
"O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid."
"Oh turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; Give thy strength unto thy servant, And save the son of thy handmaid."
