King James Bible
KJVFor thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Psalms 86:5 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 | For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. | |
American Standard VersionASV | For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in lovingkindness unto all them that call upon thee. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | For thou, O Lord, art sweet and mild: and plenteous in mercy to all that call upon thee. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, and art of great loving-kindness unto all that call upon thee. | |
English Revised VersionERV | For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and abundant in mercy to all them that call upon thee. | |
World English BibleWEB | For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; abundant in loving kindness to all those who call on you. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | For Thou, Lord, art good and forgiving. And abundant in kindness to all calling Thee. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | For you, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy to all them that call on you. |