Psalms 140 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 140
1To him that excelleth. A Psalme of David. Deliuer me, O Lord, from the euill man: preserue me from the cruel man:
2Which imagine euill things in their heart, and make warre continually.
3They haue sharpened their tongues like a serpent: adders poyson is vnder their lips. Selah.
4Keepe mee, O Lord, from the handes of the wicked: preserue mee from the cruell man, which purposeth to cause my steppes to slide.
5The proude haue layde a snare for me, and spred a nette with cordes in my pathway, and set grennes for me. Selah.
6Therefore I saide vnto the Lord, Thou art my God: heare, O Lord, the voyce of my prayers.
7O Lord God the strength of my saluation, thou hast couered mine head in the day of battel.
8Let not the wicked haue his desire, O Lord: performe not his wicked thought, least they be proude. Selah.
9As for the chiefe of them, that compasse me about, let the mischiefe of their owne lippes come vpon them.
10Let coles fal vpon them: let him cast them into the fire, and into the deepe pits, that they rise not.
11For the backbiter shall not be established vpon the earth: euill shall hunt the cruell man to destruction.
12I know that the Lord will auenge the afflicted, and iudge the poore.
13Surely the righteous shall prayse thy Name, and the iust shall dwell in thy presence.
Psalms 140
1Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;
2Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
3They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.
4Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
5The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.
6I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord.
7O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
8Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
9As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
10Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
11Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
12I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.
13Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 140
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 140:1
"To him that excelleth. A Psalme of David. Deliuer me, O Lord, from the euill man: preserue me from the cruel man:"
"Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;"
