King James Bible
KJVI understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Psalms 119:100 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 | I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts. | |
American Standard VersionASV | I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept thy precepts. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | I have had understanding above ancients: because I have sought thy commandments. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | I understand more than the aged, because I have observed thy precepts. | |
English Revised VersionERV | I understand more than the aged, because I have kept thy precepts. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts. | |
World English BibleWEB | I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Above elders I understand more, For Thy precepts I have kept. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | I understand more than the ancients, because I keep your precepts. |