Verse Comparison: Psalms 119:161
American Standard Version
SHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause; But my heart standeth in awe of thy words.
Amplified® Bible
Princes pursue {and} persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of Your words [dreading violation of them far more than the force of prince or potentate].
Contemporary English Version
Rulers are cruel to me for no reason. But with all my heart I respect your words,
Darby English Version
SHIN. Princes have persecuted me without a cause; but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
Good News Bible
Powerful people attack me unjustly, but I respect your law.
King James Version
Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of thy word.
New American Standard Bible
Princes persecute me without cause, But my heart stands in awe of Your words.
New International Version
Rulers persecute me without cause,
but my heart trembles at your word.
New King James Version
Princes persecute me without a cause,
But my heart stands in awe of Your word.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Princes persecute me without cause, But my heart stands in awe of Your words.
Revised Standard Version
Princes persecute me without cause, but my heart stands in awe of thy words.
Young's Literal Translation
`Shin.' Princes have pursued me without cause, And because of Thy words was my heart afraid.