Psalms 64 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 64
1To him that excelleth. A Psalme of David. Heare my voyce, O God, in my prayer: preserue my life from feare of the enemie.
2Hide me from the conspiracie of the wicked, and from the rage of the workers of iniquitie.
3Which haue whette their tongue like a sword, and shot for their arrowes bitter wordes.
4To shoote at the vpright in secrete: they shoote at him suddenly, and feare not.
5They encourage themselues in a wicked purpose: they commune together to lay snares priuilie, and say, Who shall see them?
6They haue sought out iniquities, and haue accomplished that which they sought out, euen euery one his secret thoughtes, and the depth of his heart.
7But God will shoote an arrowe at them suddenly: their strokes shalbe at once.
8They shall cause their owne tongue to fall vpon them: and whosoeuer shall see them, shall flee away.
9And all men shall see it, and declare the worke of God, and they shall vnderstand, what he hath wrought.
10But the righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and trust in him: and all that are vpright of heart, shall reioyce.
Psalms 64
1Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.
2Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:
3Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:
4That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.
5They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them?
6They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.
7But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.
8So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away.
9And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.
10The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 64
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 64:1
"To him that excelleth. A Psalme of David. Heare my voyce, O God, in my prayer: preserue my life from feare of the enemie."
"Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy."
