Psalms 122 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 122
1I was glad when they said to me, Let us go up to the house of the LORD!
2Our feet are standing Within thy gates, O Jerusalem!
3Jerusalem, the rebuilt city! The city that is joined together!
4Thither the tribes go up, The tribes of the LORD, according to the law of Israel, To praise the name of the LORD.
5There stand the thrones of judgment, The thrones of the house of David.
6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May they prosper who love thee!
7Peace be within thy walls, And prosperity within thy palaces!
8For my brethren and companions’ sake will I say, Peace be within thee!
9For the sake of the house of the LORD, our God, Will I seek thy good!
Psalms 122
1I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord.
2Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.
3Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together:
4Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, unto the testimony of Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the Lord.
5For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David.
6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
7Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.
8For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
9Because of the house of the Lord our God I will seek thy good.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 122
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.
You are viewing a side-by-side comparison of Psalms 122 in the Noyes Translation (1869) and King James Version. Comparing these two versions can help shed light on the nuances of the original text.
Key Comparison: Psalms 122:1
"I was glad when they said to me, Let us go up to the house of the LORD!"
"I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord."
