Psalms 46 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 46
1To him that excelleth upon Alamoth a song committed to the sonnes of Korah. God is our hope and strength, and helpe in troubles, ready to be found.
2Therefore will not we feare, though the earth be moued, and though the mountaines fall into the middes of the sea.
3Though the waters thereof rage and be troubled, and the mountaines shake at the surges of the same. Selah,
4Yet there is a Riuer, whose streames shall make glad the citie of God: euen the Sanctuarie of the Tabernacles of the most High.
5God is in the middes of it: therefore shall it not be moued: God shall helpe it very earely.
6When the nations raged, and the kingdomes were moued, God thundred, and the earth melted.
7The Lord of hostes is with vs: the God of Iaakob is our refuge. Selah.
8Come, and behold the workes of the Lord, what desolations he hath made in the earth.
9He maketh warres to cease vnto the endes of the world: he breaketh the bowe and cutteth the speare, and burneth the chariots with fire.
10Be still and knowe that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, and I wil be exalted in the earth.
11The Lord of hostes is with vs: the God of Iaakob is our refuge. Selah.
Psalms 46
1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
2Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
3Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
4There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
5God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.
6The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.
7The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
8Come, behold the works of the Lord, what desolations he hath made in the earth.
9He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
10Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
11The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 46
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 46:1
"To him that excelleth upon Alamoth a song committed to the sonnes of Korah. God is our hope and strength, and helpe in troubles, ready to be found."
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
