Psalms 5 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 5
1To him that excelleth upon Nehiloth. A Psalme of Dauid. Heare my wordes, O Lord: vnderstande my meditation.
2Hearken vnto the voyce of my crie, my King and my God: for vnto thee doe I pray.
3Heare my voyce in the morning, O Lord: for in the morning will I direct me vnto thee, and I will waite.
4For thou art not a God that loueth wickednes: neither shall euill dwell with thee.
5The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: for thou hatest all them that worke iniquitie.
6Thou shalt destroy them that speake lyes: the Lord will abhorre the bloodie man and deceitfull.
7But I wil come into thine house in the multitude of thy mercie: and in thy feare will I worship toward thine holy Temple.
8Leade me, O Lord, in thy righteousnes, because of mine enemies: make thy way plaine before my face.
9For no constancie is in their mouth: within, they are very corruption: their throte is an open sepulchre, and they flatter with their tongue.
10Destroy them, O God: let them fall from their counsels: cast them out for the multitude of their iniquities, because they haue rebelled against thee.
11And let all them that trust in thee, reioyce and triumph for euer, and couer thou them: and let them, that loue thy Name, reioyce in thee.
12For thou Lord wilt blesse the righteous, and with fauour wilt compasse him, as with a shielde.
Psalms 5
1Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation.
2Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.
3My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
4For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
5The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
6Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the Lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.
7But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.
8Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.
9For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.
10Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have rebelled against thee.
11But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
12For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 5
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 5:1
"To him that excelleth upon Nehiloth. A Psalme of Dauid. Heare my wordes, O Lord: vnderstande my meditation."
"Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation."
