Psalms 123 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 123
1To thee do I lift up mine eyes, O Thou who dwellest in the heavens!
2Behold, as the eyes of servants look to the hand of their masters, And as the eyes of a maiden to the hand of her mistress, So do our eyes look to the LORD, our God, Until he have pity upon us.
3Have mercy upon us, O LORD! have mercy upon us, For we are overwhelmed with contempt!
4Our soul is filled to the full with the scorn of those who are at ease, And with the contempt of the proud.
Psalms 123
1Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.
2Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait upon the Lord our God, until that he have mercy upon us.
3Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.
4Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 123
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 123:1
"To thee do I lift up mine eyes, O Thou who dwellest in the heavens!"
"Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens."
