Psalms 87 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 87
1A Psalme or song committed to the sonnes of Korah. God layde his foundations among the holy mountaines.
2The Lord loueth the gates of Zion aboue all the habitations of Iaakob.
3Glorious things are spoken of thee, O citie of God. Selah.
4I will make mention of Rahab and Babel among them that knowe me: beholde Palestina and Tyrus with Ethiopia, There is he borne.
5And of Zion it shall be sayde, Many are borne in her: and he, euen the most High shall stablish her.
6The Lord shall count, when hee writeth the people, He was borne there. Selah.
7Aswell the singers as the players on instruments shall prayse thee: all my springs are in thee.
Psalms 87
1His foundation is in the holy mountains.
2The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
3Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
4I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there.
5And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.
6The Lord shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born there. Selah.
7As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my springs are in thee.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 87
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 87:1
"A Psalme or song committed to the sonnes of Korah. God layde his foundations among the holy mountaines."
"His foundation is in the holy mountains."
