King James Bible
KJVAnd I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Psalms 55:6 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 |
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King James BibleKJV | And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest. | |
American Standard VersionASV | And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! Then would I fly away, and be at rest. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | And I said: Who will give me wings like a dove, and I will fly and be at rest? | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away, and be at rest; | |
English Revised VersionERV | And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! then would I fly away, and be at rest. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | And I said, O that I had wings like a dove! for then I would fly away, and be at rest. | |
World English BibleWEB | I said, |Oh that I had wings like a dove! Then I would fly away, and be at rest. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | And I say, 'Who doth give to me a pinion as a dove? I fly away and rest, | |
American King James VersionAKJV | And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest. |