Translation Comparison

Psalms 85:1

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

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The verse Psalms 85:1 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.

Bible verse Psalms 85:1 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	{To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.} LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.
American Standard VersionASV	Jehovah, thou hast been favorable unto thy land; Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Unto the end, for the sons of Core, a psalm. Lord, thou hast blessed thy land: thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	{To the chief Musician. Of the sons of Korah. A Psalm.} Thou hast been favourable, Jehovah, unto thy land; thou hast turned the captivity of Jacob:
English Revised VersionERV	For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. LORD, Thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. LORD, thou hast been favorable to thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.
World English BibleWEB	Yahweh, you have been favorable to your land. You have restored the fortunes of Jacob.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	To the Overseer. — By sons of Korah. A Psalm. Thou hast accepted, O Jehovah, Thy land, Thou hast turned to the captivity of Jacob.
American King James VersionAKJV	Lord, you have been favorable to your land: you have brought back the captivity of Jacob.

King James Bible

KJV

{To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah.} LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.

American Standard Version

ASV

Jehovah, thou hast been favorable unto thy land; Thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Unto the end, for the sons of Core, a psalm. Lord, thou hast blessed thy land: thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

{To the chief Musician. Of the sons of Korah. A Psalm.} Thou hast been favourable, Jehovah, unto thy land; thou hast turned the captivity of Jacob:

English Revised Version

ERV

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. LORD, Thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

To the chief Musician, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. LORD, thou hast been favorable to thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.

World English Bible

WEB

Yahweh, you have been favorable to your land. You have restored the fortunes of Jacob.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

To the Overseer. — By sons of Korah. A Psalm. Thou hast accepted, O Jehovah, Thy land, Thou hast turned to the captivity of Jacob.

American King James Version

AKJV

Lord, you have been favorable to your land: you have brought back the captivity of Jacob.