Verse Comparison: Nehemiah 12:46
American Standard Version
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there was a chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.
Amplified® Bible
For in the days of David and Asaph of old, there was a chief of singers and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
Contemporary English Version
In fact, ever since the days of David and Asaph, there had been song leaders and songs of praise and worship.
Darby English Version
For of old, in the days of David and Asaph, there were the chiefs of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgivings to God.
Good News Bible
From the time of King David and the musician Asaph long ago, the musicians have led songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
King James Version
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chief of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving unto God.
New American Standard Bible
For in the days of David and Asaph, in ancient times, {there were} leaders of the singers, songs of praise and hymns of thanksgiving to God.
New International Version
For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there had been directors for the singers and for the songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
New King James Version
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there were chiefs of the singers, and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For in the days of David and Asaph, in ancient times, there appeared leaders of the singers, songs of praise and hymns of thanksgiving to God.
Revised Standard Version
For in the days of David and Asaph of old there was a chief of the singers, and there were songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.
Young's Literal Translation
for in the days of David and Asaph of old `were' heads of the singers, and a song of praise and thanksgiving to God.
