Psalms 96 Comparison: Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version
Psalms 96
1Sing vnto the Lord a newe song: sing vnto the Lord, all the earth.
2Sing vnto the Lord, and prayse his Name: declare his saluation from day to day.
3Declare his glory among all nations, and his wonders among all people.
4For the Lord is great and much to be praysed: he is to be feared aboue all gods.
5For all the gods of the people are idoles: but the Lord made the heauens.
6Strength and glory are before him: power and beautie are in his Sanctuarie.
7Giue vnto the Lord, ye families of the people: giue vnto the Lord glory and power.
8Giue vnto the Lord the glory of his Name: bring an offering, and enter into his courtes.
9Worship the Lord in the glorious Sanctuarie: tremble before him all the earth.
10Say among the nations, The Lord reigneth: surely the world shalbe stable, and not moue, and he shall iudge the people in righteousnesse.
11Let the heauens reioyce, and let the earth be glad: let the sea roare, and all that therein is.
12Let the field be ioyfull, and all that is in it: let all the trees of the wood then reioyce
13Before the Lord: for he commeth, for he cometh to iudge the earth: he wil iudge the world with righteousnes, and the people in his trueth.
Psalms 96
1O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.
2Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.
3Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
4For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.
5For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the Lord made the heavens.
6Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
7Give unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
8Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.
9O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.
10Say among the heathen that the Lord reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.
11Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.
12Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice
13Before the Lord: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.
Understanding Geneva Bible 1599 vs King James Version in Psalms 96
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 96:1
"Sing vnto the Lord a newe song: sing vnto the Lord, all the earth."
"O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth."
