Psalms 14 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 14
1To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid. The foole hath said in his heart, There is no God: they haue corrupted, and done an abominable worke: there is none that doeth good.
2The Lord looked downe from heauen vpon the children of men, to see if there were any that would vnderstand, and seeke God.
3All are gone out of the way: they are all corrupt: there is none that doeth good, no not one.
4Doe not all the workers of iniquitie know that they eate vp my people, as they eate bread? they call not vpon the Lord.
5There they shall be taken with feare, because God is in the generation of the iust.
6You haue made a mocke at the counsell of the poore, because the Lord is his trust.
7Oh giue saluation vnto Israel out of Zion: when the Lord turneth the captiuitie of his people, then Iaakob shall reioyce, and Israel shall be glad.
Psalms 14
1The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
2The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.
3They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
4Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the Lord.
5There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous.
6Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the Lord is his refuge.
7Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the Lord bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 14
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 14:1
"To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid. The foole hath said in his heart, There is no God: they haue corrupted, and done an abominable worke: there is none that doeth good."
"The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good."
