Psalms 120 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 120
1In my distress I called upon the LORD, And he answered me.
2O LORD! deliver me from lying lips, From the deceitful tongue!
3What profit to thee, Or what advantage to thee, is the false tongue?
4It is like the sharp arrows of the mighty man; Like coals of the juniper.
5Alas for me, that I sojourn in Mesech, That I dwell in the tents of Kedar!
6Too long have I dwelt With them that hate peace!
7I am for peace; yet, when I speak for it, They are for war.
Psalms 120
1In my distress I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me.
2Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.
3What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?
4Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.
5Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!
6My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.
7I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 120
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 120:1
"In my distress I called upon the LORD, And he answered me."
"In my distress I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me."
