Psalms 130 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 130
1A song of degrees. Out of the deepe places haue I called vnto thee, O Lord.
2Lord, heare my voyce: let thine eares attend to the voyce of my prayers.
3If thou, O Lord, straightly markest iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?
4But mercie is with thee, that thou mayest be feared.
5I haue waited on the Lord: my soule hath waited, and I haue trusted in his worde.
6My soule waiteth on the Lord more then the morning watch watcheth for the morning.
7Let Israel waite on the Lord: for with the Lord is mercie, and with him is great redemption.
8And he shall redeeme Israel from all his iniquities.
Psalms 130
1Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord.
2Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications.
3If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand?
4But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.
5I wait for the Lord, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope.
6My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, more than they that watch for the morning.
7Let Israel hope in the Lord: for with the Lord there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.
8And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 130
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 130:1
"A song of degrees. Out of the deepe places haue I called vnto thee, O Lord."
"Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord."
