King James Bible
KJVBlessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Matthew 5:7 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 | Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Blessed the merciful, for they shall find mercy. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. | |
World English BibleWEB | Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Happy the kind — because they shall find kindness. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | |Blessed are the compassionate, for they shall receive compassion. |