Psalms 85 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 85
1To him that excelleth. A Psalme committed to the sonnes of Korah. Lord, thou hast bene fauourable vnto thy land: thou hast brought againe the captiuitie of Iaakob.
2Thou hast forgiuen the iniquitie of thy people, and couered all their sinnes. Selah.
3Thou hast withdrawen all thine anger, and hast turned backe from the fiercenes of thy wrath.
4Turne vs, O God of our saluation, and release thine anger toward vs.
5Wilt thou be angry with vs for euer? and wilt thou prolong thy wrath from one generation to another?
6Wilt thou not turne againe and quicken vs, that thy people may reioyce in thee?
7Shew vs thy mercie, O Lord, and graunt vs thy saluation.
8I will hearken what the Lord God will say: for he will speake peace vnto his people, and to his Saintes, that they turne not againe to follie.
9Surely his saluation is neere to them that feare him, that glory may dwell in our land.
10Mercie and trueth shall meete: righteousnes and peace shall kisse one another.
11Trueth shall bud out of the earth, and righteousnes shall looke downe from heauen.
12Yea, the Lord shall giue good things, and our land shall giue her increase.
13Righteousnesse shall go before him, and shall set her steps in the way.
Psalms 85
1Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.
2Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah.
3Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger.
4Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease.
5Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?
6Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?
7Shew us thy mercy, O Lord, and grant us thy salvation.
8I will hear what God the Lord will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.
9Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.
10Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
11Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
12Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase.
13Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 85
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 85:1
"To him that excelleth. A Psalme committed to the sonnes of Korah. Lord, thou hast bene fauourable vnto thy land: thou hast brought againe the captiuitie of Iaakob."
"Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob."
