Psalms 136 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 136
1O give thanks to the LORD! for he is kind; For his goodness endureth for ever!
2O give thanks to the God of gods; For his goodness endureth for ever!
3O give thanks to the Lord of lords; For his goodness endureth for ever!
4To him that alone doeth great wonders; For his goodness endureth for ever!
5To him that made the heavens with wisdom; For his goodness endureth for ever!
6To him that spread out the earth upon the waters; For his goodness endureth for ever!
7To him that made the great lights; For his goodness endureth for ever!
8The sun to rule the day; For his goodness endureth for ever!
9The moon and stars to rule the night; For his goodness endureth for ever!
10To him that smote in Egypt their first-born; For his goodness endureth for ever!
11And brought Israel from the midst of them; For his goodness endureth for ever!
12With a strong hand and an outstretched arm; For his goodness endureth for ever!
13To him who divided the Red sea into parts; For his goodness endureth for ever!
14And made Israel to pass through the midst of it; For his goodness endureth for ever!
15And overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea; For his goodness endureth for ever!
16To him who led his people through the wilderness; For his goodness endureth for ever!
17To him who smote great kings; For his goodness endureth for ever!
18And slew mighty kings; For his goodness endureth for ever!
19Sihon, the king of the Amorites; For his goodness endureth for ever!
20And Og, the king of Bashan; For his goodness endureth for ever!
21And gave their land for an inheritance; For his goodness endureth for ever!
22For an inheritance to Israel his servant; For his goodness endureth for ever!
23Who remembered us in our low estate; For his goodness endureth for ever!
24And redeemed us from our enemies; For his goodness endureth for ever!
25Who giveth food unto all; For his goodness endureth for ever!
26O give thanks to the God of heaven; For his goodness endureth for ever!
Psalms 136
1O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
3O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
4To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
5To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.
6To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
7To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:
8The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:
9The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
10To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:
11And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever:
12With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.
13To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever:
14And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:
15But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.
16To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.
17To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
18And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
19Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever:
20And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:
21And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:
22Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.
23Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:
24And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.
25Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.
26O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 136
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 136:16
"To him who led his people through the wilderness; For his goodness endureth for ever!"
"To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever."
