King James Bible
KJVWherefore I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which are yet alive.
Translation Comparison
Ecclesiastes 4:2
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Ecclesiastes 4:2 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Wherefore I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which are yet alive. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Wherefore I praised the dead that have been long dead more than the living that are yet alive; | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | And I praised the dead rather than the living: | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Then I praised the dead who are already dead more than the living who are yet alive; | |
English Revised VersionERV | Wherefore I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which are yet alive; | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Wherefore I praised the dead who are already dead more than the living who are yet alive. | |
World English BibleWEB | Therefore I praised the dead who have been long dead more than the living who are yet alive. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | And I am praising the dead who have already died above the living who are yet alive. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Why I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which are yet alive. |
American Standard Version
ASVWherefore I praised the dead that have been long dead more than the living that are yet alive;
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd I praised the dead rather than the living:
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThen I praised the dead who are already dead more than the living who are yet alive;
English Revised Version
ERVWherefore I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which are yet alive;
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWherefore I praised the dead who are already dead more than the living who are yet alive.
World English Bible
WEBTherefore I praised the dead who have been long dead more than the living who are yet alive.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAnd I am praising the dead who have already died above the living who are yet alive.
American King James Version
AKJVWhy I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which are yet alive.
King James Bible
KJVWherefore I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which are yet alive.
American Standard Version
ASVWherefore I praised the dead that have been long dead more than the living that are yet alive;
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd I praised the dead rather than the living:
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThen I praised the dead who are already dead more than the living who are yet alive;
English Revised Version
ERVWherefore I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which are yet alive;
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWherefore I praised the dead who are already dead more than the living who are yet alive.
World English Bible
WEBTherefore I praised the dead who have been long dead more than the living who are yet alive.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAnd I am praising the dead who have already died above the living who are yet alive.
American King James Version
AKJVWhy I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which are yet alive.