Translation Comparison

Psalms 116:16

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

Quick Overview

The verse Psalms 116:16 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.

Bible verse Psalms 116:16 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.
American Standard VersionASV	O Jehovah, truly I am thy servant: I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid; Thou hast loosed my bonds.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	O Lord, for I am thy servant: I am thy servant, and the son of thy handmaid. Thou hast broken my bonds:
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	Yea, Jehovah! for I am thy servant; I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.
English Revised VersionERV	O LORD, truly I am thy servant: I am thy servant, the son of thine handmaid; thou hast loosed my bonds.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.
World English BibleWEB	Yahweh, truly I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your handmaid. You have freed me from my chains.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	Cause it to come, O Jehovah, for I am Thy servant. I am Thy servant, son of Thy handmaid, Thou hast opened my bonds.
American King James VersionAKJV	O LORD, truly I am your servant; I am your servant, and the son of your handmaid: you have loosed my bonds.

King James Bible

KJV

O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.

American Standard Version

ASV

O Jehovah, truly I am thy servant: I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid; Thou hast loosed my bonds.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

O Lord, for I am thy servant: I am thy servant, and the son of thy handmaid. Thou hast broken my bonds:

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Yea, Jehovah! for I am thy servant; I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.

English Revised Version

ERV

O LORD, truly I am thy servant: I am thy servant, the son of thine handmaid; thou hast loosed my bonds.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, the son of thy handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds.

World English Bible

WEB

Yahweh, truly I am your servant. I am your servant, the son of your handmaid. You have freed me from my chains.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

Cause it to come, O Jehovah, for I am Thy servant. I am Thy servant, son of Thy handmaid, Thou hast opened my bonds.

American King James Version

AKJV

O LORD, truly I am your servant; I am your servant, and the son of your handmaid: you have loosed my bonds.