Psalms 129 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 129
1A song of degrees. They haue often times afflicted me from my youth (may Israel nowe say)
2They haue often times afflicted me from my youth: but they could not preuaile against me.
3The plowers plowed vpon my backe, and made long furrowes.
4But the righteous Lord hath cut the cordes of the wicked.
5They that hate Zion, shalbe all ashamed and turned backward.
6They shalbe as the grasse on the house tops, which withereth afore it commeth forth.
7Whereof the mower filleth not his hand, neither the glainer his lap:
8Neither they, which go by, say, The blessing of the Lord be vpon you, or, We blesse you in the Name of the Lord.
Psalms 129
1Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say:
2Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me.
3The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows.
4The Lord is righteous: he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked.
5Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion.
6Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth afore it groweth up:
7Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom.
8Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the Lord be upon you: we bless you in the name of the Lord.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 129
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 129:1
"A song of degrees. They haue often times afflicted me from my youth (may Israel nowe say)"
"Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say:"
