King James Bible
KJVThou hast multiplied thy merchants above the stars of heaven: the cankerworm spoileth, and flieth away.
Translation Comparison
Nahum 3:16
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Nahum 3:16 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 | Thou hast multiplied thy merchants above the stars of heaven: the cankerworm spoileth, and flieth away. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Thou hast multiplied thy merchants above the stars of heaven: the canker-worm ravageth, and fleeth away. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Thou hast multiplied thy merchandises above the stars of heaven: the bruchus hath spread himself and flown away. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Thou hast multiplied thy merchants more than the stars of the heavens; the cankerworm spreadeth himself out and flieth away. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Thou hast multiplied thy merchants above the stars of heaven: the cankerworm spoileth, and flieth away. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Thou hast multiplied thy merchants above the stars of heaven: the canker-worm spoileth, and flieth away. | |
World English BibleWEB | You have increased your merchants more than the stars of the skies. The grasshopper strips, and flees away. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Multiply thy merchants above the stars of the heavens, The cankerworm hath stripped off, and doth flee away. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | You have multiplied your merchants above the stars of heaven: the cankerworm spoils, and flees away. |
American Standard Version
ASVThou hast multiplied thy merchants above the stars of heaven: the canker-worm ravageth, and fleeth away.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThou hast multiplied thy merchandises above the stars of heaven: the bruchus hath spread himself and flown away.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThou hast multiplied thy merchants more than the stars of the heavens; the cankerworm spreadeth himself out and flieth away.
English Revised Version
ERVThou hast multiplied thy merchants above the stars of heaven: the cankerworm spoileth, and flieth away.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThou hast multiplied thy merchants above the stars of heaven: the canker-worm spoileth, and flieth away.
World English Bible
WEBYou have increased your merchants more than the stars of the skies. The grasshopper strips, and flees away.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTMultiply thy merchants above the stars of the heavens, The cankerworm hath stripped off, and doth flee away.
American King James Version
AKJVYou have multiplied your merchants above the stars of heaven: the cankerworm spoils, and flees away.
King James Bible
KJVThou hast multiplied thy merchants above the stars of heaven: the cankerworm spoileth, and flieth away.
American Standard Version
ASVThou hast multiplied thy merchants above the stars of heaven: the canker-worm ravageth, and fleeth away.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThou hast multiplied thy merchandises above the stars of heaven: the bruchus hath spread himself and flown away.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThou hast multiplied thy merchants more than the stars of the heavens; the cankerworm spreadeth himself out and flieth away.
English Revised Version
ERVThou hast multiplied thy merchants above the stars of heaven: the cankerworm spoileth, and flieth away.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThou hast multiplied thy merchants above the stars of heaven: the canker-worm spoileth, and flieth away.
World English Bible
WEBYou have increased your merchants more than the stars of the skies. The grasshopper strips, and flees away.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTMultiply thy merchants above the stars of the heavens, The cankerworm hath stripped off, and doth flee away.
American King James Version
AKJVYou have multiplied your merchants above the stars of heaven: the cankerworm spoils, and flees away.