Psalms 118 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 118
1O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; For his kindness endureth for ever!
2Let Israel now say, His kindness endureth for ever!
3Let the house of Aaron now say, His goodness endureth for ever!
4Let all who fear the LORD say, His kindness endureth for ever!
5I called upon the LORD in distress; He heard, and set me in a wide place.
6The LORD is on my side, I will not fear: What can man do to me?
7The LORD is my helper; I shall see my desire upon my enemies.
8It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man;
9It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in princes.
10All the nations beset me around, But in the name of the LORD I destroyed them.
11They beset me on every side; But in the name of the LORD I destroyed them.
12They beset me around like bees; They were quenched like the fire of thorns, For in the name of the LORD I destroyed them.
13Thou didst assail me with violence to bring me down! But the LORD was my support.
14The LORD is my glory and my song; For to him I owe my salvation.
15The voice of joy and salvation is in the habitations of the righteous: "The right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly;
16The right hand of the LORD is exalted; The right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly."
17I shall not die, but live, And declare the deeds of the LORD.
18The LORD hath sorely chastened me, But he hath not given me over to death.
19Open to me the gates of righteousness, That I may go in, and praise the LORD!
20This is the gate of the LORD, Through which the righteous enter.
21I praise thee that thou hast heard me, And hast been my salvation.
22"The stone which the builders rejected Hath become the chief corner-stone.
23This is the LORD’S doing; It is marvellous in our eyes!
24This is the day which the LORD hath made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it!
25Hear, O LORD! and bless us! Hear, O LORD! and send us prosperity!"
26"Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD! We bless you from the house of the LORD."
27"Jehovah is God, he hath shone upon us: Bind the sacrifice with cords to the horns of the altar!"
28Thou art my God, and I will praise thee; Thou art my God, and I will exalt thee!
29O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; For his kindness endureth for ever!
Psalms 118
1O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
2Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
3Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
4Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
5I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place.
6The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
7The Lord taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me.
8It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.
9It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in princes.
10All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord will I destroy them.
11They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
12They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: for in the name of the Lord I will destroy them.
13Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the Lord helped me.
14The Lord is my strength and song, and is become my salvation.
15The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.
16The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly.
17I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the Lord.
18The Lord hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death.
19Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the Lord:
20This gate of the Lord, into which the righteous shall enter.
21I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation.
22The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.
23This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.
24This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.
25Save now, I beseech thee, O Lord: O Lord, I beseech thee, send now prosperity.
26Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord: we have blessed you out of the house of the Lord.
27God is the Lord, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto the horns of the altar.
28Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
29O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 118
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 118:16
"The right hand of the LORD is exalted; The right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly.""
"The right hand of the Lord is exalted: the right hand of the Lord doeth valiantly."
