Psalms 113 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 113
1Praise ye the Lord. Praise, O ye seruants of the Lord, prayse the Name of the Lord.
2Blessed be the Name of the Lord from hencefoorth and for euer.
3The Lordes Name is praysed from the rising of ye sunne, vnto ye going downe of the same.
4The Lord is high aboue all nations, and his glorie aboue the heauens.
5Who is like vnto the Lord our God, that hath his dwelling on high!
6Who abaseth himselfe to beholde things in the heauen and in the earth!
7He raiseth the needie out of the dust, and lifteth vp the poore out of the dung,
8That he may set him with the princes, euen with the princes of his people.
9He maketh the barren woman to dwell with a familie, and a ioyfull mother of children. Prayse ye the Lord.
Psalms 113
1Praise ye the Lord. Praise, O ye servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord.
2Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and for evermore.
3From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the Lord’s name is to be praised.
4The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens.
5Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high,
6Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth!
7He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;
8That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.
9He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the Lord.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 113
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 113:1
"Praise ye the Lord. Praise, O ye seruants of the Lord, prayse the Name of the Lord."
"Praise ye the Lord. Praise, O ye servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord."
