King James Bible
KJVThe LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.
Translation Comparison
Isaiah 42:21
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Isaiah 42:21 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 | The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable. | |
American Standard VersionASV | It pleased Jehovah, for his righteousness'sake, to magnify the law, and make it honorable. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | And the Lord was willing to sanctify him, and to magnify the law, and exalt it. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Jehovah had delight in him for his righteousness' sake: he hath magnified the law, and made it honourable. | |
English Revised VersionERV | It pleased the LORD, for his righteousness' sake, to magnify the law, and make it honourable. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honorable. | |
World English BibleWEB | It pleased Yahweh, for his righteousness' sake, to magnify the law, and make it honorable. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Jehovah hath delight for the sake of His righteousness, He magnifieth law, and maketh honourable. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honorable. |
American Standard Version
ASVIt pleased Jehovah, for his righteousness'sake, to magnify the law, and make it honorable.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd the Lord was willing to sanctify him, and to magnify the law, and exalt it.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTJehovah had delight in him for his righteousness' sake: he hath magnified the law, and made it honourable.
English Revised Version
ERVIt pleased the LORD, for his righteousness' sake, to magnify the law, and make it honourable.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honorable.
World English Bible
WEBIt pleased Yahweh, for his righteousness' sake, to magnify the law, and make it honorable.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTJehovah hath delight for the sake of His righteousness, He magnifieth law, and maketh honourable.
American King James Version
AKJVThe LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honorable.
King James Bible
KJVThe LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.
American Standard Version
ASVIt pleased Jehovah, for his righteousness'sake, to magnify the law, and make it honorable.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBAnd the Lord was willing to sanctify him, and to magnify the law, and exalt it.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTJehovah had delight in him for his righteousness' sake: he hath magnified the law, and made it honourable.
English Revised Version
ERVIt pleased the LORD, for his righteousness' sake, to magnify the law, and make it honourable.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honorable.
World English Bible
WEBIt pleased Yahweh, for his righteousness' sake, to magnify the law, and make it honorable.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTJehovah hath delight for the sake of His righteousness, He magnifieth law, and maketh honourable.
American King James Version
AKJVThe LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honorable.