King James Bible
KJVThis he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not.
Translation Comparison
Psalms 81:5
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Psalms 81:5 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 | This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He appointed it in Joseph for a testimony, When he went out over the land of Egypt, Where I heard a language that I knew not. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He ordained it for a testimony in Joseph, when he came out of the land of Egypt: he heard a tongue which he knew not. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He ordained it in Joseph for a testimony, when he went forth over the land of Egypt, where I heard a language that I knew not. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He appointed it in Joseph for testimony, when he went out over the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I knew not. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not. | |
World English BibleWEB | He appointed it in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out over the land of Egypt, I heard a language that I didn't know. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A testimony on Joseph He hath placed it, In his going forth over the land of Egypt. A lip, I have not known — I hear. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not. |
American Standard Version
ASVHe appointed it in Joseph for a testimony, When he went out over the land of Egypt, Where I heard a language that I knew not.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe ordained it for a testimony in Joseph, when he came out of the land of Egypt: he heard a tongue which he knew not.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe ordained it in Joseph for a testimony, when he went forth over the land of Egypt, where I heard a language that I knew not.
English Revised Version
ERVHe appointed it in Joseph for testimony, when he went out over the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I knew not.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThis he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not.
World English Bible
WEBHe appointed it in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out over the land of Egypt, I heard a language that I didn't know.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA testimony on Joseph He hath placed it, In his going forth over the land of Egypt. A lip, I have not known — I hear.
American King James Version
AKJVThis he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not.
King James Bible
KJVThis he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not.
American Standard Version
ASVHe appointed it in Joseph for a testimony, When he went out over the land of Egypt, Where I heard a language that I knew not.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBHe ordained it for a testimony in Joseph, when he came out of the land of Egypt: he heard a tongue which he knew not.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTHe ordained it in Joseph for a testimony, when he went forth over the land of Egypt, where I heard a language that I knew not.
English Revised Version
ERVHe appointed it in Joseph for testimony, when he went out over the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I knew not.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThis he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not.
World English Bible
WEBHe appointed it in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out over the land of Egypt, I heard a language that I didn't know.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA testimony on Joseph He hath placed it, In his going forth over the land of Egypt. A lip, I have not known — I hear.
American King James Version
AKJVThis he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not.