Translation Comparison

Psalms 139:8

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

Quick Overview

The verse Psalms 139:8 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 139:8 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
American Standard VersionASV	If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, thou art there.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	If I ascend into heaven, thou art there: if I descend into hell, thou art present.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	If I ascend up into the heavens thou art there; or if I make my bed in Sheol, behold, thou art there;
English Revised VersionERV	If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in Sheol, behold, thou art there.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	If I ascend into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
World English BibleWEB	If I ascend up into heaven, you are there. If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, you are there!
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	If I ascend the heavens — there Thou art, And spread out a couch in Sheol, lo, Thee!
American King James VersionAKJV	If I ascend up into heaven, you are there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, you are there.

King James Bible

KJV

If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.

American Standard Version

ASV

If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, thou art there.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

If I ascend into heaven, thou art there: if I descend into hell, thou art present.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

If I ascend up into the heavens thou art there; or if I make my bed in Sheol, behold, thou art there;

English Revised Version

ERV

If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in Sheol, behold, thou art there.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

If I ascend into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.

World English Bible

WEB

If I ascend up into heaven, you are there. If I make my bed in Sheol, behold, you are there!

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

If I ascend the heavens — there Thou art, And spread out a couch in Sheol, lo, Thee!

American King James Version

AKJV

If I ascend up into heaven, you are there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, you are there.