Psalms 138 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 138
1A Psalme of David. I will praise thee with my whole heart: euen before the gods will I praise thee.
2I will worship toward thine holy Temple and praise thy Name, because of thy louing kindenesse and for thy trueth: for thou hast magnified thy Name aboue all things by thy word.
3When I called, then thou heardest me, and hast encreased strength in my soule.
4All the Kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord: for they haue heard the wordes of thy mouth.
5And they shall sing of the wayes of the Lord, because the glory of the Lord is great.
6For the Lord is high: yet he beholdeth the lowly, but the proude he knoweth afarre off.
7Though I walke in the middes of trouble, yet wilt thou reuiue me: thou wilt stretch foorth thine hand vpon the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall saue me.
8The Lord will performe his worke toward me: O Lord, thy mercie endureth for euer: forsake not the workes of thine handes.
Psalms 138
1I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
2I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.
3In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
4All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord, when they hear the words of thy mouth.
5Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord: for great is the glory of the Lord.
6Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
7Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
8The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 138
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 138:1
"A Psalme of David. I will praise thee with my whole heart: euen before the gods will I praise thee."
"I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee."
