Verse Comparison: Hebrews 1:8
American Standard Version
but of the Son `he saith,' Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; And the sceptre of uprightness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
Amplified® Bible
But as to the Son, He says to Him, Your throne, O God, is forever and ever (to the ages of the ages), and the scepter of Your kingdom is a scepter of absolute righteousness (of justice and straightforwardness).
Contemporary English Version
But God says about his Son, "You are God, and you will rule as King forever! Your royal power brings about justice.
Darby English Version
but as to the Son, Thy throne, O God, [is] to the age of the age, and a sceptre of uprightness [is] the sceptre of thy kingdom.
Good News Bible
About the Son, however, God said: "Your kingdom, O God, will last forever and ever! You rule over your people with justice.
International Standard Version
But about the Son he says, "Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter.
King James Version
But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
New American Standard Bible
But of the Son {He says,} "YOUR THRONE, O GOD, IS FOREVER AND EVER, AND THE RIGHTEOUS SCEPTER IS THE SCEPTER OF HIS KINGDOM.
New International Version
But about the Son he says,
"Your throne, O God, will last for ever and ever,
and righteousness will be the scepter of your kingdom.
New King James Version
But to the Son He says:
“ Your throne, O God, is forever and ever;
A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
But of the Son He says, "YOUR THRONE, O GOD, LASTS FOREVER AND EVER, AND THE RIGHTEOUS SCEPTER WE ACKNOWLEDGE AS THE SCEPTER OF HIS KINGDOM.
Young's Literal Translation
and unto the Son: `Thy throne, O God, `is' to the age of the age; a scepter of righteousness `is' the scepter of thy reign;