King James Bible
KJVFor the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Psalms 37:17 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 | For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous. | |
American Standard VersionASV | For the arms of the wicked shall be broken; But Jehovah upholdeth the righteous. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | For the arms of the wicked shall be broken in pieces; but the Lord strengtheneth the just. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | for the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but Jehovah upholdeth the righteous. | |
English Revised VersionERV | For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righteous. | |
World English BibleWEB | For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, but Yahweh upholds the righteous. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | For the arms of the wicked are shivered, And Jehovah is sustaining the righteous. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholds the righteous. |