King James Bible
KJVThe words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
Translation Comparison
Psalms 55:21
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The verse Psalms 55:21 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 | The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords. | |
American Standard VersionASV | His mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | they are divided by the wrath Of his countenance, and his heart hath drawn near. His words are smoother than oil, and the same are darts. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Smooth were the milky words of his mouth, but his heart was war; his words were softer than oil, yet are they drawn swords. | |
English Revised VersionERV | His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords. | |
World English BibleWEB | His mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Sweeter than honey hath been his mouth, And his heart is war! Softer have been his words than oil, And they are drawn swords. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords. |
American Standard Version
ASVHis mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBthey are divided by the wrath Of his countenance, and his heart hath drawn near. His words are smoother than oil, and the same are darts.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTSmooth were the milky words of his mouth, but his heart was war; his words were softer than oil, yet are they drawn swords.
English Revised Version
ERVHis mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
World English Bible
WEBHis mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTSweeter than honey hath been his mouth, And his heart is war! Softer have been his words than oil, And they are drawn swords.
American King James Version
AKJVThe words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
King James Bible
KJVThe words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
American Standard Version
ASVHis mouth was smooth as butter, But his heart was war: His words were softer than oil, Yet were they drawn swords.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBthey are divided by the wrath Of his countenance, and his heart hath drawn near. His words are smoother than oil, and the same are darts.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTSmooth were the milky words of his mouth, but his heart was war; his words were softer than oil, yet are they drawn swords.
English Revised Version
ERVHis mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.
World English Bible
WEBHis mouth was smooth as butter, but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTSweeter than honey hath been his mouth, And his heart is war! Softer have been his words than oil, And they are drawn swords.
American King James Version
AKJVThe words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: his words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords.