Psalms 128 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 128
1A song of degrees. Blessed is euery one that feareth the Lord and walketh in his wayes.
2When thou eatest the labours of thine hands, thou shalt be blessed, and it shall be well with thee.
3Thy wife shalbe as the fruitfull vine on the sides of thine house, and thy children like the oliue plantes round about thy table.
4Lo, surely thus shall the man be blessed, that feareth the Lord.
5The Lord out of Zion shall blesse thee, and thou shalt see the wealth of Ierusalem all the dayes of thy life.
6Yea, thou shalt see thy childrens children, and peace vpon Israel.
Psalms 128
1Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways.
2For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.
3Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.
4Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord.
5The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.
6Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 128
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 128:1
"A song of degrees. Blessed is euery one that feareth the Lord and walketh in his wayes."
"Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways."
