Translation Comparison

Psalms 99:8

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

Quick Overview

The verse Psalms 99:8 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 99:8 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions.
American Standard VersionASV	Thou answeredst them, O Jehovah our God: Thou wast a God that forgavest them, Though thou tookest vengeance of their doings.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	Thou didst hear them, O Lord our God: thou wast a merciful God to them, and taking vengeance on all their inventions.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	Jehovah, our God, thou answeredst them: a forgiving God wast thou unto them, though thou tookest vengeance of their doings.
English Revised VersionERV	Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their doings.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Thou didst answer them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions.
World English BibleWEB	You answered them, Yahweh our God. You are a God who forgave them, although you took vengeance for their doings.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	O Jehovah, our God, Thou hast afflicted them, A God forgiving Thou hast been to them, And taking vengeance on their actions.
American King James VersionAKJV	You answered them, O LORD our God: you were a God that forgave them, though you took vengeance of their inventions.

King James Bible

KJV

Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions.

American Standard Version

ASV

Thou answeredst them, O Jehovah our God: Thou wast a God that forgavest them, Though thou tookest vengeance of their doings.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

Thou didst hear them, O Lord our God: thou wast a merciful God to them, and taking vengeance on all their inventions.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Jehovah, our God, thou answeredst them: a forgiving God wast thou unto them, though thou tookest vengeance of their doings.

English Revised Version

ERV

Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their doings.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Thou didst answer them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions.

World English Bible

WEB

You answered them, Yahweh our God. You are a God who forgave them, although you took vengeance for their doings.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

O Jehovah, our God, Thou hast afflicted them, A God forgiving Thou hast been to them, And taking vengeance on their actions.

American King James Version

AKJV

You answered them, O LORD our God: you were a God that forgave them, though you took vengeance of their inventions.