Psalms 121 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 121
1A song of degrees. I will lift mine eyes vnto the mountaines, from whence mine helpe shall come.
2Mine helpe commeth from the Lord, which hath made the heauen and the earth.
3He wil not suffer thy foote to slippe: for he that keepeth thee, will not slumber.
4Beholde, he that keepeth Israel, wil neither slumber nor sleepe.
5The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shadow at thy right hand.
6The sunne shall not smite thee by day, nor the moone by night.
7The Lord shall preserue thee from all euil: he shall keepe thy soule.
8The Lord shall preserue thy going out, and thy comming in from henceforth and for euer.
Psalms 121
1I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
2My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.
3He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
4Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
5The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.
6The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
7The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
8The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 121
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 121:1
"A song of degrees. I will lift mine eyes vnto the mountaines, from whence mine helpe shall come."
"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help."
