Psalms 86 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 86
1A prayer of David. Incline thine eare, O Lord, and heare me: for I am poore and needy.
2Preserue thou my soule, for I am mercifull: my God, saue thou thy seruant, that trusteth in thee.
3Be mercifull vnto me, O Lord: for I crie vpon thee continually.
4Reioyce the soule of thy seruant: for vnto thee, O Lord, doe I lift vp my soule.
5For thou, Lord, art good and mercifull, and of great kindenes vnto all them, that call vpon thee.
6Giue eare, Lord, vnto my prayer, and hearken to the voyce of my supplication.
7In the day of my trouble I will call vpon thee: for thou hearest me.
8Among the gods there is none like thee, O Lord, and there is none that can doe like thy workes.
9All nations, whome thou hast made, shall come and worship before thee, O Lord, and shall glorifie thy Name.
10For thou art great and doest wonderous things: thou art God alone.
11Teach me thy way, O Lord, and I will walke in thy trueth: knit mine heart vnto thee, that I may feare thy Name.
12I wil prayse thee, O Lord my God, with all mine heart: yea, I wil glorifie thy Name for euer.
13For great is thy mercie toward me, and thou hast deliuered my soule from the lowest graue.
14O God, the proude are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men haue sought my soule, and haue not set thee before them.
15But thou, O Lord, art a pitifull God and mercifull, slowe to anger and great in kindenes and trueth.
16Turne vnto me, and haue mercy vpon me: giue thy strength vnto thy seruant, and saue the sonne of thine handmayd.
17Shew a token of thy goodnes towarde me, that they which hate me, may see it, and be ashamed, because thou, O Lord, hast holpen me and comforted me.
Psalms 86
1Bow down thine ear, O Lord, hear me: for I am poor and needy.
2Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee.
3Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily.
4Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
5For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.
6Give ear, O Lord, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications.
7In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me.
8Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works.
9All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.
10For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone.
11Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.
12I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy name for evermore.
13For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.
14O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them.
15But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
16O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid.
17Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: because thou, Lord, hast holpen me, and comforted me.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 86
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 86:16
"Turne vnto me, and haue mercy vpon me: giue thy strength vnto thy seruant, and saue the sonne of thine handmayd."
"O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and save the son of thine handmaid."





