King James Bible
KJVFor they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
Translation Comparison
Psalms 37:2
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Psalms 37:2 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 they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. | |
American Standard VersionASV | For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | For they shall shortly wither away as grass, and as the green herbs shall quickly fall. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | for they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and fade as the green herb. | |
English Revised VersionERV | For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. | |
World English BibleWEB | For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | For as grass speedily they are cut off, And as the greenness of the tender grass do fade. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. |
American Standard Version
ASVFor they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBFor they shall shortly wither away as grass, and as the green herbs shall quickly fall.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTfor they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and fade as the green herb.
English Revised Version
ERVFor they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTFor they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
World English Bible
WEBFor they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTFor as grass speedily they are cut off, And as the greenness of the tender grass do fade.
American King James Version
AKJVFor they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
King James Bible
KJVFor they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
American Standard Version
ASVFor they shall soon be cut down like the grass, And wither as the green herb.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBFor they shall shortly wither away as grass, and as the green herbs shall quickly fall.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTfor they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and fade as the green herb.
English Revised Version
ERVFor they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTFor they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.
World English Bible
WEBFor they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither like the green herb.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTFor as grass speedily they are cut off, And as the greenness of the tender grass do fade.
American King James Version
AKJVFor they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb.