Psalms 148 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 148
1Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heauen: prayse ye him in the high places.
2Prayse ye him, all ye his Angels: praise him, all his armie.
3Prayse ye him, sunne and moone: prayse ye him all bright starres.
4Prayse ye him, heauens of heauens, and waters, that be aboue the heauens.
5Let them prayse the Name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created.
6And he hath established them for euer and euer: he hath made an ordinance, which shall not passe.
7Prayse ye the Lord from the earth, ye dragons and all depths:
8Fire and hayle, snowe and vapours, stormie winde, which execute his worde:
9Mountaines and all hils, fruitfull trees and all ceders:
10Beasts and all cattell, creeping things and fethered foules:
11Kings of the earth and all people, princes and all iudges of the worlde:
12Yong men and maidens, also olde men and children:
13Let them prayse the Name of the Lord: for his Name onely is to be exalted, and his prayse aboue the earth and the heauens.
14For he hath exalted the horne of his people, which is a prayse for all his Saintes, euen for the children of Israel, a people that is neere vnto him. Prayse ye the Lord.
Psalms 148
1Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise him in the heights.
2Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.
3Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.
4Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.
5Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created.
6He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.
7Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps:
8Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word:
9Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:
10Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:
11Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:
12Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:
13Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
14He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the Lord.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 148
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 148:1
"Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heauen: prayse ye him in the high places."
"Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise him in the heights."
