Psalms 129 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 129
1Much have they afflicted me from my youth, May Israel now say;
2Much have they afflicted me from my youth, Yet have they not prevailed against me.
3The ploughers ploughed up my back; They made long their furrows;
4But the LORD was righteous; He cut asunder the cords of the wicked.
5Let all be driven back with shame Who hate Zion!
6Let them be as grass upon the house-tops, Which withereth before one pulleth it up;
7With which the reaper filleth not his hand, Nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom!
8And they who pass by do not say, "The blessing of the LORD be upon you! We bless you in the name of the LORD!"
Psalms 129
1Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say:
2Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me.
3The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows.
4The Lord is righteous: he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked.
5Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion.
6Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth afore it groweth up:
7Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom.
8Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the Lord be upon you: we bless you in the name of the Lord.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 129
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 129:1
"Much have they afflicted me from my youth, May Israel now say;"
"Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say:"
