Translation Comparison

Psalms 38:2

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

Quick Overview

The verse Psalms 38:2 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.

Bible verse Psalms 38:2 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand presseth me sore.
American Standard VersionASV	For thine arrows stick fast in me, And thy hand presseth me sore.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	For thy arrows are fastened in me : and thy hand hath been strong upon me.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand cometh down upon me.
English Revised VersionERV	For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand presseth me sore.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	For thy arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand falleth heavy upon me.
World English BibleWEB	For your arrows have pierced me, your hand presses hard on me.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	For Thine arrows have come down on me, And Thou lettest down upon me Thy hand.
American King James VersionAKJV	For your arrows stick fast in me, and your hand presses me sore.

King James Bible

KJV

For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand presseth me sore.

American Standard Version

ASV

For thine arrows stick fast in me, And thy hand presseth me sore.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For thy arrows are fastened in me : and thy hand hath been strong upon me.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand cometh down upon me.

English Revised Version

ERV

For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand presseth me sore.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For thy arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand falleth heavy upon me.

World English Bible

WEB

For your arrows have pierced me, your hand presses hard on me.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

For Thine arrows have come down on me, And Thou lettest down upon me Thy hand.

American King James Version

AKJV

For your arrows stick fast in me, and your hand presses me sore.

King James Bible

KJV

For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand presseth me sore.

American Standard Version

ASV

For thine arrows stick fast in me, And thy hand presseth me sore.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For thy arrows are fastened in me : and thy hand hath been strong upon me.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand cometh down upon me.

English Revised Version

ERV

For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand presseth me sore.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

For thy arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand falleth heavy upon me.

World English Bible

WEB

For your arrows have pierced me, your hand presses hard on me.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

For Thine arrows have come down on me, And Thou lettest down upon me Thy hand.

American King James Version

AKJV

For your arrows stick fast in me, and your hand presses me sore.