Psalms 149 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 149
1Praise ye the Lord. Sing ye vnto the Lord a newe song: let his prayse be heard in the Congregation of Saints.
2Let Israel reioyce in him that made him, and let ye children of Zion reioyce in their King.
3Let them prayse his Name with the flute: let them sing prayses vnto him with the timbrell and harpe.
4For the Lord hath pleasure in his people: he will make the meeke glorious by deliuerance.
5Let ye Saints be ioyfull with glorie: let them sing loud vpon their beddes.
6Let the high Actes of God bee in their mouth, and a two edged sword in their hands,
7To execute vengeance vpon the heathen, and corrections among the people:
8To binde their Kings in chaines, and their nobles with fetters of yron,
9That they may execute vpon them the iudgement that is written: this honour shall be to all his Saintes. Prayse ye the Lord.
Psalms 149
1Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
2Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
3Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
4For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
5Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
6Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;
7To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people;
8To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;
9To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the Lord.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 149
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 149:1
"Praise ye the Lord. Sing ye vnto the Lord a newe song: let his prayse be heard in the Congregation of Saints."
"Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints."
