Psalms 149 Comparison: King James Version vs Webster Bible
Psalms 149
1Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
2Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
3Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
4For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
5Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
6Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;
7To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people;
8To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;
9To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the Lord.
Psalms 149
1Praise ye the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, [and] his praise in the congregation of saints.
2Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
3Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises to him with the timbrel and harp:
4For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
5Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
6[Let] the high [praises] of God [be] in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand;
7To execute vengeance upon the heathen, [and] punishments upon the people;
8To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;
9To execute upon them the judgment written: this honor have all his saints. Praise ye the LORD.
Understanding King James Version vs Webster Bible in Psalms 149
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.
Webster Bible (Webster)
Noah Webster's 1833 revision of the KJV with updated spelling and wording. Preserves much of the traditional KJV structure and tone. Good for readers who want classic English with light modernization.
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Key Comparison: Psalms 149:1
"Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints."
"Praise ye the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, [and] his praise in the congregation of saints."
