Verse Comparison: Psalms 109:17
American Standard Version
Yea, he loved cursing, and it came unto him; And he delighted not in blessing, and it was far from him.
Amplified® Bible
Yes, he loved cursing, and it came [back] upon him; he delighted not in blessing, and it was far from him.
Contemporary English Version
"He cursed others. Now place a curse on him! He never wished others well. Wish only trouble for him!
Darby English Version
And he loved cursing; so let it come unto him. And he delighted not in blessing; and let it be far from him.
Good News Bible
He loved to curse---may he be cursed! He hated to give blessings---may no one bless him!
King James Version
As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him.
New American Standard Bible
He also loved cursing, so it came to him; And he did not delight in blessing, so it was far from him.
New International Version
He loved to pronounce a curse—
may it come on him;
he found no pleasure in blessing—
may it be far from him.
New King James Version
As he loved cursing, so let it come to him;
As he did not delight in blessing, so let it be far from him.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
He also loved cursing, so it came to him; And he did not delight in blessing, so it stayed far from him.
Revised Standard Version
He loved to curse; let curses come on him! He did not like blessing; may it be far from him!
Young's Literal Translation
And he loveth reviling, and it meeteth him, And he hath not delighted in blessing, And it is far from him.
