Psalms 108 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 108
1O God! my heart is strengthened! I will sing and give thanks.
2Awake, my soul! awake, my psaltery and harp! I will wake with the early dawn.
3I will praise thee, O LORD! among the nations; I will sing to thee among the peoples!
4For thy mercy reacheth to the heavens, And thy truth above the clouds.
5Exalt thyself, O God! above the heavens, And thy glory above all the earth!
6That thy beloved ones may be delivered, Save with thy right hand, and answer me!
7God promiseth in his holiness; I will rejoice; I shall yet divide Shechem, And measure out the valley of Succoth;
8Gilead shall be mine, and mine Manasseh; Ephraim shall be my helmet, And Judah my sceptre.
9Moab shall be my washbowl; Upon Edom shall I cast my shoe; I shall triumph over Philistia.
10Who will bring me to the strong city? Who will lead me into Edom?
11Wilt not thou, O God! who didst forsake us, Who didst not go forth with our armies?
12Give us thine aid in our distress, For vain is the help of man!
13Through God we shall do valiantly; For he will tread down our enemies.
Psalms 108
1O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.
2Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.
3I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: and I will sing praises unto thee among the nations.
4For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clouds.
5Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;
6That thy beloved may be delivered: save with thy right hand, and answer me.
7God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and mete out the valley of Succoth.
8Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; Judah is my lawgiver;
9Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; over Philistia will I triumph.
10Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom?
11Wilt not thou, O God, who hast cast us off? and wilt not thou, O God, go forth with our hosts?
12Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man.
13Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our enemies.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 108
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 108:1
"O God! my heart is strengthened! I will sing and give thanks."
"O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory."
