Translation Comparison

Psalms 55:15

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

Quick Overview

The verse Psalms 55:15 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 55:15 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.
American Standard VersionASV	Let death come suddenly upon them, Let them go down alive into Sheol; For wickedness is in their dwelling, in the midst of them.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Let death come upon them, and let them go down alive into hell. For there is wickedness in their dwellings: in the midst of them.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	Let death seize upon them, let them go down alive into Sheol. For wickedness is in their dwellings, in their midst.
English Revised VersionERV	Let death come suddenly upon them, let them go down alive into the pit: for wickedness is in their dwelling, in the midst of them.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.
World English BibleWEB	Let death come suddenly on them. Let them go down alive into Sheol. For wickedness is in their dwelling, in the midst of them.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	Desolations are upon them, They go down to Sheol — alive, For wickedness is in their dwelling, in their midst.
American King James VersionAKJV	Let death seize on them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.

King James Bible

KJV

Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.

American Standard Version

ASV

Let death come suddenly upon them, Let them go down alive into Sheol; For wickedness is in their dwelling, in the midst of them.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Let death come upon them, and let them go down alive into hell. For there is wickedness in their dwellings: in the midst of them.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Let death seize upon them, let them go down alive into Sheol. For wickedness is in their dwellings, in their midst.

English Revised Version

ERV

Let death come suddenly upon them, let them go down alive into the pit: for wickedness is in their dwelling, in the midst of them.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.

World English Bible

WEB

Let death come suddenly on them. Let them go down alive into Sheol. For wickedness is in their dwelling, in the midst of them.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

Desolations are upon them, They go down to Sheol — alive, For wickedness is in their dwelling, in their midst.

American King James Version

AKJV

Let death seize on them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them.