King James Bible
KJVThou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.
Translation Comparison
Psalms 139:5
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Psalms 139:5 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 | Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Thou hast beset me behind and before, And laid thy hand upon me. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Behold, O Lord, thou hast known all things, the last and those of old: thou hast formed me, and hast laid thy hand upon me. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thy hand upon me. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thy hand upon me. | |
World English BibleWEB | You hem me in behind and before. You laid your hand on me. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Behind and before Thou hast besieged me, And Thou dost place on me Thy hand. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | You have beset me behind and before, and laid your hand on me. |
American Standard Version
ASVThou hast beset me behind and before, And laid thy hand upon me.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBBehold, O Lord, thou hast known all things, the last and those of old: thou hast formed me, and hast laid thy hand upon me.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thy hand upon me.
English Revised Version
ERVThou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thy hand upon me.
World English Bible
WEBYou hem me in behind and before. You laid your hand on me.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTBehind and before Thou hast besieged me, And Thou dost place on me Thy hand.
American King James Version
AKJVYou have beset me behind and before, and laid your hand on me.
King James Bible
KJVThou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.
American Standard Version
ASVThou hast beset me behind and before, And laid thy hand upon me.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBBehold, O Lord, thou hast known all things, the last and those of old: thou hast formed me, and hast laid thy hand upon me.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thy hand upon me.
English Revised Version
ERVThou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thy hand upon me.
World English Bible
WEBYou hem me in behind and before. You laid your hand on me.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTBehind and before Thou hast besieged me, And Thou dost place on me Thy hand.
American King James Version
AKJVYou have beset me behind and before, and laid your hand on me.