Focus on Psalm 138:8

One of my March memory verses is Psalm 138:8. Though I've chosen to memorize this verse in the ESV, I thought it would be interesting to see how other versions of the Bible translate this verse. After all, almost more important than memorization is meditation and understanding. And reading in various translations can help with that!

• The Lord will perform his work toward me: O Lord, thy mercy endureth forever: forsake not the works of thine hands. (1599 Geneva)
• The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands. (KJV)
• The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever; forsake not the works of thine own hands. (English Revised Version)
• Jehovah will perfect that which concerneth me: Thy lovingkindness, O Jehovah, endureth for ever; Forsake not the works of thine own hands.  (American Standard Version)
• The Lord will fulfil his purpose for me; thy steadfast love, O Lord, endures for ever. Do not forsake the work of thy hands. (Revised Standard Version)
• The Lord will work out his plans for my life—for your loving-kindness, Lord, continues forever. Don’t abandon me—for you made me. (Living Bible)
• You will do everything you have promised; Lord, your love is eternal. Complete the work that you have begun. (Good News Translation)
• The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands. (NKJV)
• The Lord will vindicate me; your love, Lord, endures forever—do not abandon the works of your hands. (NIV)
• The Lord will accomplish what concerns me; Your lovingkindness, O Lord, is everlasting; Do not forsake the works of Your hands. (NASB)
• The Lord will work out his plans for my life—for your faithful love, O Lord, endures forever. Don’t abandon me, for you made me. (NLT)
• Adonai will fulfill his purpose for me. Your grace, Adonai, continues forever. Don’t abandon the work of your hands! (Complete Jewish Bible)
• The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of your hands. (ESV)
• The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me. Lord, Your love is eternal; do not abandon the work of Your hands. (HCSB)
• The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; do not forsake the works of Your hands. (MEV)

© Becky Laney of Operation Actually Read Bible