Translation Comparison

Psalms 11:2

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

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The verse Psalms 11:2 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 Psalms 11:2 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.
American Standard VersionASV	For, lo, the wicked bend the bow, They make ready their arrow upon the string, That they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart;
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	For, lo, the wicked have bent their bow; they have prepared their arrows in the quiver; to shoot in the dark the upright of heart.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	For behold, the wicked bend the bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may in darkness shoot at the upright in heart.
English Revised VersionERV	For, lo, the wicked bend the bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	For lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.
World English BibleWEB	For, behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrows on the strings, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	For lo, the wicked tread a bow, They have prepared their arrow on the string, To shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.
American King James VersionAKJV	For, see, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow on the string, that they may privately shoot at the upright in heart.

King James Bible

KJV

For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.

American Standard Version

ASV

For, lo, the wicked bend the bow, They make ready their arrow upon the string, That they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart;

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For, lo, the wicked have bent their bow; they have prepared their arrows in the quiver; to shoot in the dark the upright of heart.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

For behold, the wicked bend the bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may in darkness shoot at the upright in heart.

English Revised Version

ERV

For, lo, the wicked bend the bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.

World English Bible

WEB

For, behold, the wicked bend their bows. They set their arrows on the strings, that they may shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

For lo, the wicked tread a bow, They have prepared their arrow on the string, To shoot in darkness at the upright in heart.

American King James Version

AKJV

For, see, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow on the string, that they may privately shoot at the upright in heart.