Psalms 13 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 13
1How long, O LORD! wilt thou forget me for ever? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
2How long shall I have anxiety in my soul for ever, And sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?
3Look down and hear me, O LORD, my God! Enlighten my eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;
4Lest my enemy say, "I have prevailed against him!" Lest my adversaries rejoice, when I am fallen.
5Yet will I trust in thy goodness; My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation;
6I will sing to the LORD, that he hath dealt kindly with me.
Psalms 13
1How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
2How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me?
3Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;
4Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved.
5But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.
6I will sing unto the Lord, because he hath dealt bountifully with me.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 13
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 13:1
"How long, O LORD! wilt thou forget me for ever? How long wilt thou hide thy face from me?"
"How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?"
