King James Bible
KJVPraise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
Translation Comparison
Psalms 147:1
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Psalms 147:1 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.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Praise ye Jehovah; For it is good to sing praises unto our God; For it is pleasant, and praise is comely. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Praise ye the Lord, because psalm is good: to our God be joyful and comely praise. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Praise ye Jah! for it is good. Sing psalms of our God; for it is pleasant: praise is comely. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Praise ye the LORD; for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant, and praise is comely. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. | |
World English BibleWEB | Praise Yah, for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and fitting to praise him. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Praise ye Jah! For it is good to praise our God, For pleasant — comely is praise. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Praise you the LORD: for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. |
American Standard Version
ASVPraise ye Jehovah; For it is good to sing praises unto our God; For it is pleasant, and praise is comely.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBPraise ye the Lord, because psalm is good: to our God be joyful and comely praise.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTPraise ye Jah! for it is good. Sing psalms of our God; for it is pleasant: praise is comely.
English Revised Version
ERVPraise ye the LORD; for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant, and praise is comely.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTPraise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
World English Bible
WEBPraise Yah, for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and fitting to praise him.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTPraise ye Jah! For it is good to praise our God, For pleasant — comely is praise.
American King James Version
AKJVPraise you the LORD: for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
King James Bible
KJVPraise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
American Standard Version
ASVPraise ye Jehovah; For it is good to sing praises unto our God; For it is pleasant, and praise is comely.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBPraise ye the Lord, because psalm is good: to our God be joyful and comely praise.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTPraise ye Jah! for it is good. Sing psalms of our God; for it is pleasant: praise is comely.
English Revised Version
ERVPraise ye the LORD; for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant, and praise is comely.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTPraise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
World English Bible
WEBPraise Yah, for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant and fitting to praise him.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTPraise ye Jah! For it is good to praise our God, For pleasant — comely is praise.
American King James Version
AKJVPraise you the LORD: for it is good to sing praises to our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.