Psalms 136:18 — Compare Translations
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English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young
Yea, He doth slay honourable kings, For to the age [is] His kindness.
English ASV
And slew famous kings; For his lovingkindness endureth for ever:
English Amplified
And slew famous kings, for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever--[Deut. 29:7.]
English Amplified Classic Bible 1987
And slew famous kings, for His mercy and loving-kindness endure forever–[Deut. 29:7.]
English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025
and slaughtered mighty kings— His loving devotion endures forever.
English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible
and slaughtered famous kings — His faithful love endures forever.
English Darby 1890 : Public Domain
And slew famous kings, for his loving-kindness [endureth] for ever;
English ERV 2006 - Only For Website
He defeated strong kings. His faithful love will last forever.
English ESV 2016 == The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles
and killed mighty kings, for his steadfast love endures forever;
English GNT (Good News Translation)
he killed famous kings; his love is eternal;
English God's Word - GW 1995
He killed mighty kings— because his mercy endures forever.
English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website
and slaughtered famous kings-- His love is eternal.
English KJV 1611
And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
English LSB
And killed mighty kings, For His lovingkindness endures forever:
English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)
and slew mighty kings, for His mercy endures forever;
English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
And slew mighty kings, For His lovingkindness is everlasting:
English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website
Slew powerful kings, God's love endures forever;
English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)
and killed powerful kings, for his loyal love endures,
English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website
He struck down mighty kings. His faithful love continues forever.
English NIV
and killed mighty kings- His love endures forever.
English NKJ 1982
And slew famous kings, For His mercy endures forever—
English NLT
He killed powerful kings--His faithful love endures forever.
English NRSV 1989 - Only for website
and killed famous kings, for his steadfast love endures forever;
English Passion Translation Bible 2020
He triumphed over powerful kings who stood in his way! His tender love for us continues on forever!
English RSV (Revised Standard Version)
and slew famous kings, for his steadfast love endures for ever;
English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)
and killed famous kings who were their enemies, for his loving-kindness to Israel continues forever:
English Tyndale 1537
Yea and slew mighty kings, for his mercy endureth forever.