King James Bible
KJVAnd when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Luke 15:5 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 | And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. | |
American Standard VersionASV | And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | And when he hath found it, lay it upon his shoulders, rejoicing: | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | and having found it, he lays it upon his own shoulders, rejoicing; | |
English Revised VersionERV | And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. | |
World English BibleWEB | When he has found it, he carries it on his shoulders, rejoicing. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | and having found, he doth lay it on his shoulders rejoicing, | |
American King James VersionAKJV | And when he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders, rejoicing. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | And when he has found it, he lifts it on his shoulder, glad at heart. |