Psalms 48 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 48
1A song or Psalme committed to the sonnes of Korah. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praysed, in the Citie of our God, euen vpon his holy Mountaine.
2Mount Zion, lying Northwarde, is faire in situation: it is the ioy of the whole earth, and the Citie of the great King.
3In the palaces thereof God is knowen for a refuge.
4For lo, the Kings were gathered, and went together.
5When they sawe it, they marueiled: they were astonied, and suddenly driuen backe.
6Feare came there vpon them, and sorowe, as vpon a woman in trauaile.
7As with an East winde thou breakest the shippes of Tarshish, so were they destroyed.
8As we haue heard, so haue we seene in the citie of the Lord of hostes, in the Citie of our God: God will stablish it for euer. Selah.
9We waite for thy louing kindnes, O God, in the middes of thy Temple.
10O God, according vnto thy Name, so is thy prayse vnto the worlds end: thy right hand is full of righteousnes.
11Let mount Zion reioyce, and the daughters of Iudah be glad, because of thy iudgements.
12Compasse about Zion, and goe round about it, and tell the towres thereof.
13Marke well the wall thereof: beholde her towres, that ye may tell your posteritie.
14For this God is our God for euer and euer: he shall be our guide vnto the death.
Psalms 48
1Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.
2Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.
3God is known in her palaces for a refuge.
4For, lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together.
5They saw it, and so they marvelled; they were troubled, and hasted away.
6Fear took hold upon them there, and pain, as of a woman in travail.
7Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind.
8As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God: God will establish it for ever. Selah.
9We have thought of thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple.
10According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of righteousness.
11Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy judgments.
12Walk about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof.
13Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the generation following.
14For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 48
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 48:1
"A song or Psalme committed to the sonnes of Korah. Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praysed, in the Citie of our God, euen vpon his holy Mountaine."
"Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness."
