King James Bible
KJVFor the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Psalms 47:2 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 the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth. | |
American Standard VersionASV | For Jehovah Most High is terrible; He is a great King over all the earth. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | For the Lord is high, terrible: a great king over all the earth. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | For Jehovah, the Most High, is terrible, a great king over all the earth. | |
English Revised VersionERV | For the LORD Most High is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth. | |
World English BibleWEB | For Yahweh Most High is awesome. He is a great King over all the earth. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | For Jehovah Most High is fearful, A great king over all the earth. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth. |