Translation Comparison

Psalms 49:18

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

Quick Overview

The verse Psalms 49:18 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 49:18 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.
American Standard VersionASV	Though while he lived he blessed his soul (And men praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself,)
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	For in his lifetime his soul will be blessed: and he will praise thee when thou shalt do well to him.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	Though he blessed his soul in his lifetime, and men will praise thee when thou doest well to thyself, —
English Revised VersionERV	Though while he lived he blessed his soul, and men praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself,
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.
World English BibleWEB	Though while he lived he blessed his soul— and men praise you when you do well for yourself—
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	For his soul in his life he blesseth, (And they praise thee when thou dost well for thyself.)
American King James VersionAKJV	Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise you, when you do well to yourself.

King James Bible

KJV

Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.

American Standard Version

ASV

Though while he lived he blessed his soul (And men praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself,)

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

For in his lifetime his soul will be blessed: and he will praise thee when thou shalt do well to him.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Though he blessed his soul in his lifetime, and men will praise thee when thou doest well to thyself, —

English Revised Version

ERV

Though while he lived he blessed his soul, and men praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself,

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself.

World English Bible

WEB

Though while he lived he blessed his soul— and men praise you when you do well for yourself—

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

For his soul in his life he blesseth, (And they praise thee when thou dost well for thyself.)

American King James Version

AKJV

Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise you, when you do well to yourself.