Psalms 131 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 131
1O LORD! my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty; I employ not myself on great things, or things too wonderful for me!
2Yea, I have stilled and quieted my soul As a weaned child upon his mother; My soul within me is like a weaned child.
3O Israel! trust in the LORD, Henceforth even for ever!
Psalms 131
1Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me.
2Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother: my soul is even as a weaned child.
3Let Israel hope in the Lord from henceforth and for ever.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 131
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 131:1
"O LORD! my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty; I employ not myself on great things, or things too wonderful for me!"
"Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me."
