Translation Comparison

Psalms 21:1

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

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The verse Psalms 21:1 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 21:1 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	{To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
American Standard VersionASV	The king shall joy in thy strength, O Jehovah; And in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Unto the end. A psalm for David. In thy strength, O Lord, the king shall joy; and in thy salvation he shall rejoice exceedingly.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	{To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David.} The king shall joy in thy strength, Jehovah; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice.
English Revised VersionERV	For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!
World English BibleWEB	The king rejoices in your strength, Yahweh! How greatly he rejoices in your salvation!
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David. Jehovah, in Thy strength is the king joyful, In Thy salvation how greatly he rejoiceth.
American King James VersionAKJV	The king shall joy in your strength, O LORD; and in your salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!

King James Bible

KJV

{To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!

American Standard Version

ASV

The king shall joy in thy strength, O Jehovah; And in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Unto the end. A psalm for David. In thy strength, O Lord, the king shall joy; and in thy salvation he shall rejoice exceedingly.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

{To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David.} The king shall joy in thy strength, Jehovah; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice.

English Revised Version

ERV

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

To the chief Musician, a Psalm of David. The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!

World English Bible

WEB

The king rejoices in your strength, Yahweh! How greatly he rejoices in your salvation!

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

To the Overseer. — A Psalm of David. Jehovah, in Thy strength is the king joyful, In Thy salvation how greatly he rejoiceth.

American King James Version

AKJV

The king shall joy in your strength, O LORD; and in your salvation how greatly shall he rejoice!