Translation Comparison

Psalms 142:1

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

Quick Overview

The verse Psalms 142:1 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 142:1 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	{Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave.} I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication.
American Standard VersionASV	I cry with my voice unto Jehovah; With my voice unto Jehovah do I make supplication.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Of understanding for David. A prayer when he was in the cave. [1 Kings 24]. I cried to the Lord with my voice: with my voice I made supplication to the Lord.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	{An instruction of David; when he was in the cave: a prayer.} I cry unto Jehovah with my voice: with my voice unto Jehovah do I make supplication.
English Revised VersionERV	Maschil of David, when he was in the cave; a Prayer. I cry with my voice unto the LORD; with my voice unto the LORD do I make supplication.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Maschil of David; a prayer when he was in the cave. I cried to the LORD with my voice; with my voice to the LORD I made my supplication.
World English BibleWEB	I cry with my voice to Yahweh. With my voice, I ask Yahweh for mercy.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	An Instruction of David, a Prayer when he is in the cave. My voice is unto Jehovah, I cry, My voice is unto Jehovah, I entreat grace.
American King James VersionAKJV	I cried to the LORD with my voice; with my voice to the LORD did I make my supplication.

King James Bible

KJV

{Maschil of David; A Prayer when he was in the cave.} I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my supplication.

American Standard Version

ASV

I cry with my voice unto Jehovah; With my voice unto Jehovah do I make supplication.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Of understanding for David. A prayer when he was in the cave. [1 Kings 24]. I cried to the Lord with my voice: with my voice I made supplication to the Lord.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

{An instruction of David; when he was in the cave: a prayer.} I cry unto Jehovah with my voice: with my voice unto Jehovah do I make supplication.

English Revised Version

ERV

Maschil of David, when he was in the cave; a Prayer. I cry with my voice unto the LORD; with my voice unto the LORD do I make supplication.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Maschil of David; a prayer when he was in the cave. I cried to the LORD with my voice; with my voice to the LORD I made my supplication.

World English Bible

WEB

I cry with my voice to Yahweh. With my voice, I ask Yahweh for mercy.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

An Instruction of David, a Prayer when he is in the cave. My voice is unto Jehovah, I cry, My voice is unto Jehovah, I entreat grace.

American King James Version

AKJV

I cried to the LORD with my voice; with my voice to the LORD did I make my supplication.