Psalms 118 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 118
1Praise yee the Lord, because he is good: for his mercie endureth for euer.
2Let Israel now say, That his mercy endureth for euer.
3Let the house of Aaron nowe say, That his mercy endureth for euer.
4Let them, that feare the Lord, nowe say, That his mercie endureth for euer.
5I called vpon the Lord in trouble, and the Lord heard me, and set me at large.
6The Lord is with mee: therefore I will not feare what man can doe vnto me.
7The Lord is with mee among them that helpe me: therefore shall I see my desire vpon mine enemies.
8It is better to trust in the Lord, then to haue confidence in man.
9It is better to trust in the Lord, then to haue confidence in princes.
10All nations haue compassed me: but in the Name of the Lord shall I destroy them.
11They haue compassed mee, yea, they haue compassed mee: but in the Name of the Lord I shall destroy them.
12They came about mee like bees, but they were quenched as a fire of thornes: for in the Name of the Lord I shall destroy them.
13Thou hast thrust sore at me, that I might fall: but the Lord hath holpen me.
14The Lord is my strength and song: for he hath beene my deliuerance.
15The voice of ioy and deliuerance shall be in the tabernacles of the righteous, saying, The right hand of the Lord hath done valiantly.
16The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord hath done valiantly.
17I shall not die, but liue, and declare the woorkes of the Lord.
18The Lord hath chastened me sore, but he hath not deliuered me to death.
19Open ye vnto me the gates of righteousnes, that I may goe into them, and praise the Lord.
20This is the gate of the Lord: the righteous shall enter into it.
21I will praise thee: for thou hast heard mee, and hast beene my deliuerance.
22The stone, which the builders refused, is the head of the corner.
23This was the Lordes doing, and it is marueilous in our eyes.
24This is the day, which the Lord hath made: let vs reioyce and be glad in it.
25O Lord, I praie thee, saue now: O Lord, I praie thee nowe giue prosperitie.
26Blessed be he, that commeth in the Name of the Lord: wee haue blessed you out of the house of the Lord.
27The Lord is mightie, and hath giuen vs light: binde the sacrifice with cordes vnto the hornes of the altar.
28Thou art my God, and I will praise thee, euen my God: therefore I will exalt thee.
29Praise ye the Lord, because he is good: for his mercie endureth for euer.
Psalms 118
1O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
2Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
3Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
4Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
5I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place.
6The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
7The Lord taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
8It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.
9It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.
10All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord will I destroy them.
11They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
12They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
13Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the Lord helped me.
14The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
15The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.
16The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.
17I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.
18The Lord hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.
19Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord:
20This gate of the Lord, into which the righteous shall enter.
21I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.
22The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.
23This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.
24This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
25Save now, I beseech thee, O Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.
26Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord: we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord.
27God is the Lord, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
28Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
29O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 118
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 118:16
"The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord hath done valiantly."
"The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly."
