King James Bible
KJVFor as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Psalms 103:11 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 |
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King James BibleKJV | For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. | |
American Standard VersionASV | For as the heavens are high above the earth, So great is his lovingkindness toward them that fear him. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | For according to the height of the heaven above the earth: he hath strengthened his mercy towards them that fear him. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his loving-kindness toward them that fear him. | |
English Revised VersionERV | For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy towards them that fear him. | |
World English BibleWEB | For as the heavens are high above the earth, so great is his loving kindness toward those who fear him. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | For, as the height of the heavens is above the earth, His kindness hath been mighty over those fearing Him. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him. |