King James Bible
KJVUnto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.
Translation Comparison
Psalms 59:17
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Psalms 59:17 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 | Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing praises: For God is my high tower, the God of my mercy. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Unto thee, O my helper, will I sing, for thou art God my defence: my God my mercy. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Unto thee, my strength, will I sing psalms; for God is my high fortress, the God of my mercy. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing praises: for God is my high tower, the God of my mercy. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | To thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defense, and the God of my mercy. | |
World English BibleWEB | To you, my strength, I will sing praises. For God is my high tower, the God of my mercy. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of |The Lily of the Covenant.| A teaching poem by David, when he fought with Aram Naharaim and with Aram Zobah, and Joab returned, and killed twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | O my Strength, unto Thee I sing praise, For God is my tower, the God of my kindness! | |
American King James VersionAKJV | To you, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defense, and the God of my mercy. |
American Standard Version
ASVUnto thee, O my strength, will I sing praises: For God is my high tower, the God of my mercy.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBUnto thee, O my helper, will I sing, for thou art God my defence: my God my mercy.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTUnto thee, my strength, will I sing psalms; for God is my high fortress, the God of my mercy.
English Revised Version
ERVUnto thee, O my strength, will I sing praises: for God is my high tower, the God of my mercy.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTTo thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defense, and the God of my mercy.
World English Bible
WEBTo you, my strength, I will sing praises. For God is my high tower, the God of my mercy. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of |The Lily of the Covenant.| A teaching poem by David, when he fought with Aram Naharaim and with Aram Zobah, and Joab returned, and killed twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTO my Strength, unto Thee I sing praise, For God is my tower, the God of my kindness!
American King James Version
AKJVTo you, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defense, and the God of my mercy.
King James Bible
KJVUnto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of my mercy.
American Standard Version
ASVUnto thee, O my strength, will I sing praises: For God is my high tower, the God of my mercy.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBUnto thee, O my helper, will I sing, for thou art God my defence: my God my mercy.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTUnto thee, my strength, will I sing psalms; for God is my high fortress, the God of my mercy.
English Revised Version
ERVUnto thee, O my strength, will I sing praises: for God is my high tower, the God of my mercy.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTTo thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defense, and the God of my mercy.
World English Bible
WEBTo you, my strength, I will sing praises. For God is my high tower, the God of my mercy. For the Chief Musician. To the tune of |The Lily of the Covenant.| A teaching poem by David, when he fought with Aram Naharaim and with Aram Zobah, and Joab returned, and killed twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTO my Strength, unto Thee I sing praise, For God is my tower, the God of my kindness!
American King James Version
AKJVTo you, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defense, and the God of my mercy.