King James Bible
KJVI beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Psalms 119:158 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 beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word. | |
American Standard VersionASV | I beheld the treacherous, and was grieved, Because they observe not thy word. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | I beheld the transgressors, and I pined away; because they kept not thy word. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | I beheld them that deal treacherously, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word. | |
English Revised VersionERV | I beheld the treacherous dealers, and was grieved; because they observed not thy word. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word. | |
World English BibleWEB | I look at the faithless with loathing, because they don't observe your word. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | I have seen treacherous ones, And grieve myself, Because Thy saying they have not kept. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not your word. |