Psalms 56 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 56
1To him that excelleth. A Psalme of David on Michtam, concerning the dumme doue in a farre countrey, when the Philistims tooke him in Gath. Be mercifull vnto me, O God, for man would swallow me vp: he fighteth continually and vexeth me.
2Mine enemies would dayly swallowe mee vp: for many fight against me, O thou most High.
3When I was afrayd, I trusted in thee.
4I will reioyce in God, because of his word, I trust in God, and will not feare what flesh can doe vnto me.
5Mine owne wordes grieue me dayly: all their thoughtes are against me to doe me hurt.
6They gather together, and keepe them selues close: they marke my steps, because they waite for my soule.
7They thinke they shall escape by iniquitie: O God, cast these people downe in thine anger.
8Thou hast counted my wandrings: put my teares into thy bottel: are they not in thy register?
9When I cry, then mine enemies shall turne backe: this I know, for God is with me.
10I will reioyce in God because of his worde: in the Lord wil I reioyce because of his worde.
11In God doe I trust: I will not be afrayd what man can doe vnto me.
12Thy vowes are vpon me, O God: I will render prayses vnto thee.
13For thou hast deliuered my soule from death, and also my feete from falling, that I may walke before God in the light of the liuing.
Psalms 56
1Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.
2Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.
3What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
4In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
5Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.
6They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.
7Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God.
8Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?
9When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.
10In God will I praise his word: in the Lord will I praise his word.
11In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.
12Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.
13For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 56
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 56:1
"To him that excelleth. A Psalme of David on Michtam, concerning the dumme doue in a farre countrey, when the Philistims tooke him in Gath. Be mercifull vnto me, O God, for man would swallow me vp: he fighteth continually and vexeth me."
"Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me."
