Psalms 47 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 47
1To him that excelleth. A Psalme committed to the sonnes of Korah. All people clap your hands: sing loude vnto God with a ioyfull voyce.
2For the Lord is high, and terrible: a great King ouer all the earth.
3He hath subdued the people vnder vs, and the nations vnder our feete.
4Hee hath chosen our inheritance for vs: euen the glory of Iaakob whom he loued. Selah.
5God is gone vp with triumph, euen the Lord, with the sound of the trumpet.
6Sing prayses to God, sing prayses: sing prayses vnto our King, sing prayses.
7For God is the King of all the earth: sing prayses euery one that hath vnderstanding.
8God reigneth ouer the heathen: God sitteth vpon his holy throne.
9The princes of the people are gathered vnto the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the world belong to God: he is greatly to be exalted.
Psalms 47
1O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.
2For the Lord most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.
3He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.
4He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.
5God is gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of a trumpet.
6Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
7For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
8God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
9The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 47
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 47:1
"To him that excelleth. A Psalme committed to the sonnes of Korah. All people clap your hands: sing loude vnto God with a ioyfull voyce."
"O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph."
