Translation Comparison

Psalms 50:16

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

Quick Overview

The verse Psalms 50:16 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 50:16 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?
American Standard VersionASV	But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, And that thou hast taken my covenant in thy mouth,
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	But to the sinner God hath said: Why dost thou declare my justices, and take my covenant in thy mouth ?
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant into thy mouth,
English Revised VersionERV	But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes; and that thou hast taken my covenant in thy mouth?
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	But to the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?
World English BibleWEB	But to the wicked God says, \|What right do you have to declare my statutes, that you have taken my covenant on your lips,
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	And to the wicked hath God said: What to thee — to recount My statutes? That thou liftest up My covenant on thy mouth?
American King James VersionAKJV	But to the wicked God said, What have you to do to declare my statutes, or that you should take my covenant in your mouth?

King James Bible

KJV

But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?

American Standard Version

ASV

But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, And that thou hast taken my covenant in thy mouth,

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

But to the sinner God hath said: Why dost thou declare my justices, and take my covenant in thy mouth ?

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant into thy mouth,

English Revised Version

ERV

But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes; and that thou hast taken my covenant in thy mouth?

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

But to the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth?

World English Bible

WEB

But to the wicked God says, |What right do you have to declare my statutes, that you have taken my covenant on your lips,

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

And to the wicked hath God said: What to thee — to recount My statutes? That thou liftest up My covenant on thy mouth?

American King James Version

AKJV

But to the wicked God said, What have you to do to declare my statutes, or that you should take my covenant in your mouth?