Psalms 121 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 121
1I lift up mine eyes to the hills: Whence cometh my help?
2My help cometh from the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.
3He will not suffer thy foot to stumble; Thy guardian doth not slumber.
4Behold, the guardian of Israel Doth neither slumber nor sleep.
5The LORD is thy guardian; The LORD is thy shade at thy right hand.
6The sun shall not smite thee by day, Nor the moon by night.
7The LORD will preserve thee from all evil; He will preserve thy life.
8The LORD will preserve thee, when thou goest out and when thou comest in, From this time forth for ever.
Psalms 121
1I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
2My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.
3He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
4Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
5The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.
6The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
7The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
8The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 121
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 121:1
"I lift up mine eyes to the hills: Whence cometh my help?"
"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help."
