King James Bible
KJVMy wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Psalms 38:5 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 | My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness. | |
American Standard VersionASV | My wounds are loathsome and corrupt, Because of my foolishness. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | My sores are putrified and corrupted, because of my foolishness. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | My wounds stink, they are corrupt, because of my foolishness. | |
English Revised VersionERV | My wounds stink and are corrupt, because of my foolishness. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | My wounds are offensive, and are corrupt because of my foolishness. | |
World English BibleWEB | My wounds are loathsome and corrupt, because of my foolishness. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Stunk — become corrupt have my wounds, Because of my folly. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness. |