Psalms 101 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 101
1I will sing of mercy and justice; To thee, O LORD! will I sing!
2I will have regard to the way of uprightness: When thou shalt come to me, I will walk within my house with an upright heart.
3I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes; I hate the work of evil-doers; It shall not cleave to me.
4The perverse in heart shall be far from me; I will not know a wicked person.
5Whoso slandereth his neighbor in secret, him will I cut off; Him that hath a haughty look and a proud heart I will not endure.
6Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me; He that walketh in the way of uprightness shall serve me.
7He who practiseth deceit shall not dwell in my house; He who telleth lies shall not remain in my sight.
8Every morning will I destroy the wicked of the land, That I may cut off all evil-doers from the city of the LORD.
Psalms 101
1I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O Lord, will I sing.
2I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I will walk within my house with a perfect heart.
3I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me.
4A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person.
5Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an high look and a proud heart will not I suffer.
6Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me.
7He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.
8I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked doers from the city of the Lord.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 101
Noyes Translation (1869) (Noyes)
A scholarly 1869 translation by George R. Noyes, aiming for precision and literary beauty. Known for its distinct Unitarian perspective and separate translation of poetical books like Psalms.
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 101:1
"I will sing of mercy and justice; To thee, O LORD! will I sing!"
"I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O Lord, will I sing."
