Psalms 124 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 124
1If the LORD had not been for us, Now may Israel say,
2If the LORD had not been for us, When men rose up against us,
3Then had they swallowed us up alive, When their wrath burned against us;
4Then the waters had overwhelmed us; The stream had gone over our soul;
5The proud waters had gone over our soul.
6Blessed be the LORD, Who hath not given us a prey to their teeth!
7We have escaped like a bird from the snare of the fowler; The snare is broken, and we have escaped.
8Our help is in the name of the LORD, Who made heaven and earth.
Psalms 124
1If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say;
2If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us:
3Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:
4Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul:
5Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.
6Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
7Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.
8Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 124
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 124:1
"If the LORD had not been for us, Now may Israel say,"
"If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say;"
