King James Bible
KJVAs for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
Translation Comparison
Psalms 140:9
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Psalms 140:9 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 | As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them. | |
American Standard VersionASV | As for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The head of them compassing me about: the labour of their lips shall overwhelm them. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | As for the head of those that encompass me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them. | |
English Revised VersionERV | As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | As for the head of those that encompass me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them. | |
World English BibleWEB | As for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | The chief of my surrounders, The perverseness of their lips covereth them. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them. |
American Standard Version
ASVAs for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe head of them compassing me about: the labour of their lips shall overwhelm them.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAs for the head of those that encompass me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
English Revised Version
ERVAs for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAs for the head of those that encompass me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
World English Bible
WEBAs for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe chief of my surrounders, The perverseness of their lips covereth them.
American King James Version
AKJVAs for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
King James Bible
KJVAs for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
American Standard Version
ASVAs for the head of those that compass me about, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe head of them compassing me about: the labour of their lips shall overwhelm them.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTAs for the head of those that encompass me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
English Revised Version
ERVAs for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTAs for the head of those that encompass me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
World English Bible
WEBAs for the head of those who surround me, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTThe chief of my surrounders, The perverseness of their lips covereth them.
American King James Version
AKJVAs for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.