Verse Comparison: Psalms 1:6
American Standard Version
For Jehovah knoweth the way of the righteous; But the way of the wicked shall perish.
Amplified® Bible
For the Lord knows {and} is fully acquainted with the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly [those living outside God's will] shall perish (end in ruin and come to nought).
Contemporary English Version
The LORD protects everyone who follows him, but the wicked follow a road that leads to ruin.
Darby English Version
For Jehovah knoweth the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.
Good News Bible
The righteous are guided and protected by the LORD, but the evil are on the way to their doom.
King James Version
For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.
New American Standard Bible
For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the wicked will perish.
New International Version
For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.
New King James Version
For the LORD knows the way of the righteous,
But the way of the ungodly shall perish.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For the LORD knows the way of the righteous,
Revised Standard Version
for the LORD knows the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked will perish.
Young's Literal Translation
For Jehovah is knowing the way of the righteous, And the way of the wicked is lost!