Psalms 137 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 137
1By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, When we remembered Zion.
2We hung our harps on the willows in the midst thereof.
3For there they who carried us away captive required of us a song; They who wasted us required of us mirth: "Sing us one of the songs of Zion!"
4How shall we sing the LORD’S song In a strange land?
5If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, Let my right hand forget her cunning!
6If I do not remember thee, Let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; If I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy!
7Remember, O LORD! against the children of Edom The day of the calamity of Jerusalem! Who said, "Raze it, Raze it to its foundations!"
8O daughter of Babylon, thou destroyer! Happy be he who requiteth thee As thou hast dealt with us!
9Happy be he who seizeth thy little ones And dasheth them against the stones!
Psalms 137
1By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion.
2We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof.
3For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion.
4How shall we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land?
5If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning.
6If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy.
7Remember, O Lord, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Rase it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof.
8O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that rewardeth thee as thou hast served us.
9Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 137
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 137:1
"By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, When we remembered Zion."
"By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion."
