Psalms 128 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 128
1Happy is he who feareth the LORD, Who walketh in his ways!
2Thou shalt eat the labor of thy hands; Happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee!
3Thy wife shall be like a fruitful vine within thy house; Thy children like olive-branches round about thy table.
4Behold! thus happy is the man who feareth the LORD!
5Jehovah shall bless thee out of Zion, And thou shalt see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of thy life;
6Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children. Peace be to Israel!
Psalms 128
1Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways.
2For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.
3Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.
4Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord.
5The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.
6Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 128
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 128:1
"Happy is he who feareth the LORD, Who walketh in his ways!"
"Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways."
