Psalms 72 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 72
1A Psalme of Salomon. Give thy iudgements to the King, O God, and thy righteousnesse to the Kings sonne.
2Then shall he iudge thy people in righteousnesse, and thy poore with equitie.
3The mountaines and the hilles shall bring peace to the people by iustice.
4He shall iudge the poore of the people: he shall saue the children of the needie, and shall subdue the oppressor.
5They shall feare thee as long as the sunne and moone endureth, from generatio to generation.
6He shall come downe like the rayne vpon the mowen grasse, and as the showres that water the earth.
7In his dayes shall the righteous florish, and abundance of peace shalbe so long as the moone endureth.
8His dominion shall be also from sea to sea, and from the Riuer vnto the endes of the land.
9They that dwell in ye wildernes, shall kneele before him, and his enemies shall licke the dust.
10The Kings of Tarshish and of the yles shall bring presents: the Kings of Sheba and Seba shall bring giftes.
11Yea, all Kings shall worship him: all nations shall serue him.
12For he shall deliuer the poore when he cryeth: the needie also, and him that hath no helper.
13He shalbe mercifull to the poore and needie, and shall preserue the soules of the poore.
14He shall redeeme their soules from deceite and violence, and deare shall their blood be in his sight.
15Yea, he shall liue, and vnto him shall they giue of the golde of Sheba: they shall also pray for him continually, and dayly blesse him.
16An handfull of corne shall be sowen in the earth, euen in the toppe of the mountaines, and the fruite thereof shall shake like the trees of Lebanon: and the children shall florish out of the citie like the grasse of the earth.
17His name shall be for euer: his name shall indure as long as the sunne: all nations shall blesse him, and be blessed in him.
18Blessed be the Lord God, euen the God of Israel, which onely doeth wonderous things.
19And blessed be his glorious Name for euer: and let all the earth be filled with his glorie. So be it, euen so be it. HERE END THE prayers of Dauid, the sonne of Ishai.
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Psalms 72
1Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s son.
2He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment.
3The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righteousness.
4He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor.
5They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations.
6He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth.
7In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth.
8He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth.
9They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall lick the dust.
10The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts.
11Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him.
12For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.
13He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy.
14He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.
15And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised.
16There shall be an handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the mountains; the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon: and they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth.
17His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.
18Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things.
19And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.
20The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 72
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 72:16
"An handfull of corne shall be sowen in the earth, euen in the toppe of the mountaines, and the fruite thereof shall shake like the trees of Lebanon: and the children shall florish out of the citie like the grasse of the earth."
"There shall be an handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the mountains; the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon: and they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth."
