Translation Comparison

James 1:9

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The verse James 1:9 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.

Bible verse James 1:9 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:
American Standard VersionASV	But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate:
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	But let the brother of low condition glory in his exaltation:
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	But let the brother of low degree glory in his elevation,
English Revised VersionERV	But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate:
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:
World English BibleWEB	But let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position;
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And let the brother who is low rejoice in his exaltation,
American King James VersionAKJV	Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	Let a brother in humble life rejoice when raised to a higher position;

King James Bible

KJV

Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:

American Standard Version

ASV

But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate:

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But let the brother of low condition glory in his exaltation:

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But let the brother of low degree glory in his elevation,

English Revised Version

ERV

But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate:

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:

World English Bible

WEB

But let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position;

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And let the brother who is low rejoice in his exaltation,

American King James Version

AKJV

Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

Let a brother in humble life rejoice when raised to a higher position;

King James Bible

KJV

Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:

American Standard Version

ASV

But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate:

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But let the brother of low condition glory in his exaltation:

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But let the brother of low degree glory in his elevation,

English Revised Version

ERV

But let the brother of low degree glory in his high estate:

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:

World English Bible

WEB

But let the brother in humble circumstances glory in his high position;

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And let the brother who is low rejoice in his exaltation,

American King James Version

AKJV

Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

Let a brother in humble life rejoice when raised to a higher position;