Psalms 102 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 102
1A prayer of the afflicted, when he shall be in distresse, and pour forth his meditation before the Lord. O Lord, heare my prayer, and let my crye come vnto thee.
2Hide not thy face from me in the time of my trouble: incline thine eares vnto me: when I call, make haste to heare me.
3For my dayes are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burnt like an herthe.
4Mine heart is smitten and withereth like grasse, because I forgate to eate my bread.
5For the voyce of my groning my bones doe cleaue to my skinne.
6I am like a pelicane of the wildernesse: I am like an owle of the deserts.
7I watch and am as a sparrowe alone vpon the house top.
8Mine enemies reuile me dayly, and they that rage against me, haue sworne against me.
9Surely I haue eaten asshes as bread, and mingled my drinke with weeping,
10Because of thine indignation and thy wrath: for thou hast heaued me vp, and cast me downe.
11My dayes are like a shadowe that fadeth, and I am withered like grasse.
12But thou, O Lord, doest remaine for euer, and thy remembrance from generation to generation.
13Thou wilt arise and haue mercy vpon Zion: for the time to haue mercie thereon, for the appointed time is come.
14For thy seruants delite in the stones thereof, and haue pitie on the dust thereof.
15Then the heathen shall feare the Name of the Lord, and all the Kings of the earth thy glory,
16When the Lord shall build vp Zion, and shall appeare in his glory,
17And shall turne vnto the prayer of the desolate, and not despise their prayer.
18This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people, which shalbe created, shall prayse the Lord.
19For he hath looked downe from the height of his Sanctuarie: out of the heauen did the Lord beholde the earth,
20That he might heare the mourning of the prisoner, and deliuer the children of death:
21That they may declare the Name of the Lord in Zion, and his prayse in Ierusalem,
22When the people shalbe gathered together, and the kingdomes to serue the Lord.
23He abated my strength in the way, and shortened my dayes.
24And I sayd, O my God, take me not away in the middes of my dayes: thy yeeres endure from generation to generation.
25Thou hast aforetime layde the foundation of the earth, and the heauens are the worke of thine hands.
26They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: euen they all shall waxe olde as doeth a garment: as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed.
27But thou art the same, and thy yeeres shall not fayle.
28The children of thy seruants shall continue, and their seede shall stand fast in thy sight.
Psalms 102
1Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come unto thee.
2Hide not thy face from me in the day when I am in trouble; incline thine ear unto me: in the day when I call answer me speedily.
3For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as an hearth.
4My heart is smitten, and withered like grass; so that I forget to eat my bread.
5By reason of the voice of my groaning my bones cleave to my skin.
6I am like a pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the desert.
7I watch, and am as a sparrow alone upon the house top.
8Mine enemies reproach me all the day; and they that are mad against me are sworn against me.
9For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with weeping,
10Because of thine indignation and thy wrath: for thou hast lifted me up, and cast me down.
11My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered like grass.
12But thou, O Lord, shalt endure for ever; and thy remembrance unto all generations.
13Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.
14For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof.
15So the heathen shall fear the name of the Lord, and all the kings of the earth thy glory.
16When the Lord shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.
17He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer.
18This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall be created shall praise the Lord.
19For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the Lord behold the earth;
20To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;
21To declare the name of the Lord in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem;
22When the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the Lord.
23He weakened my strength in the way; he shortened my days.
24I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days: thy years are throughout all generations.
25Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the work of thy hands.
26They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed:
27But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end.
28The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 102
Geneva Bible 1599 (Geneva1599)
An influential Reformation-era English Bible used widely in early modern Protestantism. Known for its historic impact and distinctive style. Great for readers exploring classic English and the heritage of early study Bibles.
King James Version (KJV)
The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.
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Key Comparison: Psalms 102:16
"When the Lord shall build vp Zion, and shall appeare in his glory,"
"When the Lord shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory."
