Psalms 11 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 11
1In the LORD do I put my trust. Why say ye to me, "Flee, like a bird, to your mountain?
2For, lo! the wicked bend their bow; They make ready their arrows on the string, To shoot in secret at the upright in heart.
3If the pillars be broken down, What can the righteous do?"
4The LORD is in his holy palace; The LORD’S throne is in heaven; His eyes behold, his eyelids prove the children of men.
5The LORD trieth the righteous; But the wicked, and the lover of violence, his soul hateth.
6Upon the wicked he will rain lightning; Fire and brimstone and a burning wind shall be the portion of their cup.
7For the LORD is righteous; he loveth righteousness; The upright shall see his face.
Psalms 11
1In the Lord put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?
2For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart.
3If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?
4The Lord is in his holy temple, the Lord’s throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men.
5The Lord trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth.
6Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible tempest: this shall be the portion of their cup.
7For the righteous Lord loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the upright.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 11
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 11:1
"In the LORD do I put my trust. Why say ye to me, "Flee, like a bird, to your mountain?"
"In the Lord put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?"
