King James Bible
KJVFor the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.
Translation Comparison
Isaiah 28:20
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Isaiah 28:20 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 | For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it. | |
American Standard VersionASV | For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it; and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | For the bed is straitened, so that one must fall out, and a short covering can- not cover both. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | For the bed is too short to stretch oneself on, and the covering too narrow when he would wrap himself in it. | |
English Revised VersionERV | For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it; and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it. | |
World English BibleWEB | For the bed is too short to stretch out on, and the blanket is too narrow to wrap oneself in. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | For shorter hath been the bed Than to stretch one's self out in, And the covering hath been narrower Than to wrap one's self up in. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it. |
American Standard Version
ASVFor the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it; and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBFor the bed is straitened, so that one must fall out, and a short covering can- not cover both.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTFor the bed is too short to stretch oneself on, and the covering too narrow when he would wrap himself in it.
English Revised Version
ERVFor the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it; and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTFor the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.
World English Bible
WEBFor the bed is too short to stretch out on, and the blanket is too narrow to wrap oneself in.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTFor shorter hath been the bed Than to stretch one's self out in, And the covering hath been narrower Than to wrap one's self up in.
American King James Version
AKJVFor the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.
King James Bible
KJVFor the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.
American Standard Version
ASVFor the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it; and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBFor the bed is straitened, so that one must fall out, and a short covering can- not cover both.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTFor the bed is too short to stretch oneself on, and the covering too narrow when he would wrap himself in it.
English Revised Version
ERVFor the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it; and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTFor the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.
World English Bible
WEBFor the bed is too short to stretch out on, and the blanket is too narrow to wrap oneself in.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTFor shorter hath been the bed Than to stretch one's self out in, And the covering hath been narrower Than to wrap one's self up in.
American King James Version
AKJVFor the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.