King James Bible
KJVFor they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.
Translation Comparison
Psalms 139:20
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
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The verse Psalms 139:20 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 | For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain. | |
American Standard VersionASV | For they speak against thee wickedly, And thine enemies take thy name in vain. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Because you say in thought: They shall receive thy cities in vain. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | For they speak of thee wickedly, they take thy name in vain, thine enemies. | |
English Revised VersionERV | For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | For they speak against thee wickedly, and thy enemies take thy name in vain. | |
World English BibleWEB | For they speak against you wickedly. Your enemies take your name in vain. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Who exchange Thee for wickedness, Lifted up to vanity are Thine enemies. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | For they speak against you wickedly, and your enemies take your name in vain. |
American Standard Version
ASVFor they speak against thee wickedly, And thine enemies take thy name in vain.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBBecause you say in thought: They shall receive thy cities in vain.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTFor they speak of thee wickedly, they take thy name in vain, thine enemies.
English Revised Version
ERVFor they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTFor they speak against thee wickedly, and thy enemies take thy name in vain.
World English Bible
WEBFor they speak against you wickedly. Your enemies take your name in vain.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWho exchange Thee for wickedness, Lifted up to vanity are Thine enemies.
American King James Version
AKJVFor they speak against you wickedly, and your enemies take your name in vain.
King James Bible
KJVFor they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.
American Standard Version
ASVFor they speak against thee wickedly, And thine enemies take thy name in vain.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBBecause you say in thought: They shall receive thy cities in vain.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTFor they speak of thee wickedly, they take thy name in vain, thine enemies.
English Revised Version
ERVFor they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTFor they speak against thee wickedly, and thy enemies take thy name in vain.
World English Bible
WEBFor they speak against you wickedly. Your enemies take your name in vain.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWho exchange Thee for wickedness, Lifted up to vanity are Thine enemies.
American King James Version
AKJVFor they speak against you wickedly, and your enemies take your name in vain.