Psalms 73 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 73
1A Psalme committed to Asaph. Yet God is good to Israel: euen, to the pure in heart.
2As for me, my feete were almost gone: my steps had well neere slipt.
3For I feared at the foolish, when I sawe the prosperitie of the wicked.
4For there are no bandes in their death, but they are lustie and strong.
5They are not in trouble as other men, neither are they plagued with other men.
6Therefore pride is as a chayne vnto them, and crueltie couereth them as a garment.
7Their eyes stande out for fatnesse: they haue more then heart can wish.
8They are licentious, and speake wickedly of their oppression: they talke presumptuously.
9They set their mouth against heauen, and their tongue walketh through the earth.
10Therefore his people turne hither: for waters of a full cup are wrung out to them.
11And they say, Howe doeth God know it? or is there knowledge in the most High?
12Lo, these are the wicked, yet prosper they alway, and increase in riches.
13Certainely I haue clensed mine heart in vaine, and washed mine hands in innocencie.
14For dayly haue I bene punished, and chastened euery morning.
15If I say, I will iudge thus, beholde the generation of thy children: I haue trespassed.
16Then thought I to know this, but it was too painefull for me,
17Vntill I went into the Sanctuarie of God: then vnderstoode I their ende.
18Surely thou hast set them in slipperie places, and castest them downe into desolation.
19How suddenly are they destroyed, perished and horribly consumed,
20As a dreame when one awaketh! O Lord, when thou raisest vs vp, thou shalt make their image despised.
21Certainely mine heart was vexed, and I was pricked in my reines:
22So foolish was I and ignorant: I was a beast before thee.
23Yet I was alway with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.
24Thou wilt guide me by thy counsell, and afterward receiue me to glory.
25Whom haue I in heauen but thee? and I haue desired none in the earth with thee.
26My flesh fayleth and mine heart also: but God is the strength of mine heart, and my portion for euer.
27For loe, they that withdrawe themselues from thee, shall perish: thou destroyest all them that goe a whoring from thee.
28As for me, it is good for me to draw neere to God: therefore I haue put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy workes.
Psalms 73
1Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart.
2But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped.
3For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
4For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm.
5They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.
6Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.
7Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.
8They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.
9They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth.
10Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them.
11And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?
12Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in riches.
13Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency.
14For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.
15If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation of thy children.
16When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;
17Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.
18Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into destruction.
19How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors.
20As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despise their image.
21Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins.
22So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee.
23Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.
24Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.
25Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee.
26My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.
27For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all them that go a whoring from thee.
28But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 73
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 73:16
"Then thought I to know this, but it was too painefull for me,"
"When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;"
