Psalms 2 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 2
1Why doe the heathen rage, and the people murmure in vaine?
2The Kings of the earth band themselues, and the princes are assembled together against the Lord, and against his Christ.
3Let vs breake their bands, and cast their cordes from vs.
4But he that dwelleth in the heauen, shall laugh: the Lord shall haue them in derision.
5Then shall hee speake vnto them in his wrath, and vexe them in his sore displeasure, saying,
6Euen I haue set my King vpon Zion mine holy mountaine.
7I will declare the decree: that is, the Lord hath said vnto me, Thou art my Sonne: this day haue I begotten thee.
8Aske of me, and I shall giue thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the endes of the earth for thy possession.
9Thou shalt krush them with a scepter of yron, and breake them in pieces like a potters vessell.
10Be wise nowe therefore, ye Kings: be learned ye Iudges of the earth.
11Serue the Lord in feare, and reioyce in trembling.
12Kisse the sonne, least he be angry, and ye perish in the way, when his wrath shall suddenly burne. blessed are all that trust in him.
Psalms 2
1Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
2The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying,
3Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
4He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
5Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
6Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
7I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
8Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
9Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.
10Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
11Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 2
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 2:1
"Why doe the heathen rage, and the people murmure in vaine?"
"Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?"
