Psalms 127 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 127
1Except the LORD build the house, The builders labor in vain; Except the LORD guard the city, The watchman waketh in vain.
2In vain ye rise up early, and go to rest late, And eat the bread of care! The same giveth he his beloved one in sleep.
3Behold! sons are an inheritance from the LORD, And the fruit of the womb is his gift.
4As arrows in the hand of the warrior, So are the sons of young men:
5Happy the man that hath his quiver full of them! They shall not be put to shame, When they speak with adversaries in the gate.
Psalms 127
1Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.
2It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.
3Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.
4As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
5Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 127
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 127:1
"Except the LORD build the house, The builders labor in vain; Except the LORD guard the city, The watchman waketh in vain."
"Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain."
