King James Bible
KJVWhy leap ye, ye high hills? this is the hill which God desireth to dwell in; yea, the LORD will dwell in it for ever.
Translation Comparison
Psalms 68:16
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Psalms 68:16 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.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Why leap ye, ye high hills? this is the hill which God desireth to dwell in; yea, the LORD will dwell in it for ever. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Why look ye askance, ye high mountains, At the mountain which God hath desired for his abode? Yea, Jehovah will dwell in it for ever. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Why suspect, ye curdled mountains? A mountain in which God is well pleased to dwell: for there the Lord shall dwell unto the end. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Why do ye look with envy, ye many-peaked mountains, upon the mount that God hath desired for his abode? yea, Jehovah will dwell there for ever. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Why look ye askance, ye high mountains, at the mountain which God hath desired for his abode? yea, the LORD will dwell in it for ever. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Why leap ye, ye lofty hills? this is the hill which God desireth to dwell in; yes, the LORD will dwell in it for ever. | |
World English BibleWEB | Why do you look in envy, you rugged mountains, at the mountain where God chooses to reign? Yes, Yahweh will dwell there forever. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Why do ye envy, O high hills, The hill God hath desired for His seat? Jehovah also doth tabernacle for ever. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Why leap you, you high hills? this is the hill which God desires to dwell in; yes, the LORD will dwell in it for ever. |
American Standard Version
ASVWhy look ye askance, ye high mountains, At the mountain which God hath desired for his abode? Yea, Jehovah will dwell in it for ever.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBWhy suspect, ye curdled mountains? A mountain in which God is well pleased to dwell: for there the Lord shall dwell unto the end.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTWhy do ye look with envy, ye many-peaked mountains, upon the mount that God hath desired for his abode? yea, Jehovah will dwell there for ever.
English Revised Version
ERVWhy look ye askance, ye high mountains, at the mountain which God hath desired for his abode? yea, the LORD will dwell in it for ever.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWhy leap ye, ye lofty hills? this is the hill which God desireth to dwell in; yes, the LORD will dwell in it for ever.
World English Bible
WEBWhy do you look in envy, you rugged mountains, at the mountain where God chooses to reign? Yes, Yahweh will dwell there forever.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhy do ye envy, O high hills, The hill God hath desired for His seat? Jehovah also doth tabernacle for ever.
American King James Version
AKJVWhy leap you, you high hills? this is the hill which God desires to dwell in; yes, the LORD will dwell in it for ever.
King James Bible
KJVWhy leap ye, ye high hills? this is the hill which God desireth to dwell in; yea, the LORD will dwell in it for ever.
American Standard Version
ASVWhy look ye askance, ye high mountains, At the mountain which God hath desired for his abode? Yea, Jehovah will dwell in it for ever.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBWhy suspect, ye curdled mountains? A mountain in which God is well pleased to dwell: for there the Lord shall dwell unto the end.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTWhy do ye look with envy, ye many-peaked mountains, upon the mount that God hath desired for his abode? yea, Jehovah will dwell there for ever.
English Revised Version
ERVWhy look ye askance, ye high mountains, at the mountain which God hath desired for his abode? yea, the LORD will dwell in it for ever.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWhy leap ye, ye lofty hills? this is the hill which God desireth to dwell in; yes, the LORD will dwell in it for ever.
World English Bible
WEBWhy do you look in envy, you rugged mountains, at the mountain where God chooses to reign? Yes, Yahweh will dwell there forever.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWhy do ye envy, O high hills, The hill God hath desired for His seat? Jehovah also doth tabernacle for ever.
American King James Version
AKJVWhy leap you, you high hills? this is the hill which God desires to dwell in; yes, the LORD will dwell in it for ever.