Psalms 12 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 12
1Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; The faithful are failing among men.
2They speak falsehood one to another; With flattering lips, with a double heart, do they speak.
3May the LORD destroy all flattering lips, And the tongue which speaketh proud things!
4Who say, "With our tongues will we prevail; Our lips are our reliance; Who is lord over us?"
5For the oppression of the poor and the sighing of the wretched, Now will I stand up, saith the LORD; I will set in safety him whom they puff at.
6The words of the LORD are pure; Like silver purified in a furnace on the earth, Seven times refined.
7Thou, O LORD! will watch over them; Thou wilt preserve them from this generation for ever.
8The wicked walk on every side, When the vilest of men are exalted.
Psalms 12
1Help, Lord; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men.
2They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak.
3The Lord shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things:
4Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is lord over us?
5For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the Lord; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.
6The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
7Thou shalt keep them, O Lord, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever.
8The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 12
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 12:1
"Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; The faithful are failing among men."
"Help, Lord; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men."
