Psalms 41 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 41
1To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid. Blessed is he that iudgeth wisely of the poore: the Lord shall deliuer him in ye time of trouble.
2The Lord will keepe him, and preserue him aliue: he shalbe blessed vpon the earth, and thou wilt not deliuer him vnto the will of his enemies.
3The Lord wil strengthen him vpon ye bed of sorow: thou hast turned al his bed in his sicknes.
4Therefore I saide, Lord haue mercie vpon me: heale my soule, for I haue sinned against thee.
5Mine enemies speake euill of me, saying, When shall he die, and his name perish?
6And if hee come to see mee, hee speaketh lies, but his heart heapeth iniquitie within him, and when he commeth foorth, he telleth it.
7All they that hate me, whisper together against me: euen against me do they imagine mine hurt.
8A mischiefe is light vpon him, and he that lyeth, shall no more rise.
9Yea, my familiar friend, whom I trusted, which did eate of my bread, hath lifted vp the heele against me.
10Therefore, O Lord, haue mercy vpon mee, and raise me vp: so I shall reward them.
11By this I know that thou fauourest me, because mine enemie doth not triumph against me.
12And as for me, thou vpholdest me in mine integritie, and doest set me before thy face for euer.
13Blessed be the Lord God of Israel worlde without ende. So be it, euen so be it.
Psalms 41
1Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.
2The Lord will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon the earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies.
3The Lord will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all his bed in his sickness.
4I said, Lord, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee.
5Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish?
6And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: his heart gathereth iniquity to itself; when he goeth abroad, he telleth it.
7All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hurt.
8An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: and now that he lieth he shall rise up no more.
9Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted up his heel against me.
10But thou, O Lord, be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I may requite them.
11By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph over me.
12And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy face for ever.
13Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 41
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 41:1
"To him that excelleth. A Psalme of Dauid. Blessed is he that iudgeth wisely of the poore: the Lord shall deliuer him in ye time of trouble."
"Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble."
