Psalms 138 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 138
1I will praise thee with my whole heart; Before the gods will I sing praise to thee;
2I will worship toward thy holy temple, And praise thy name for thy goodness and thy truth; For thy promise thou hast magnified above all thy name!
3In the day when I called, thou didst hear me; Thou didst strengthen me, and encourage my soul.
4All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD! When they hear the promises of thy mouth!
5Yea, they shall sing of the ways of the LORD; For great is the glory of the LORD.
6The LORD is high, yet he looketh upon the humble, And the proud doth he know from afar.
7Though I walk through the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me; Thou wilt stretch forth thy hand against the wrath of my enemies; Thou wilt save me by thy right hand!
8The LORD will perform all things for me; Thy goodness, O LORD! endureth ever: Forsake not the works of thine hands!
Psalms 138
1I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee.
2I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindness and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name.
3In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strength in my soul.
4All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O Lord, when they hear the words of thy mouth.
5Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the Lord: for great is the glory of the Lord.
6Though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he knoweth afar off.
7Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.
8The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 138
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 138:1
"I will praise thee with my whole heart; Before the gods will I sing praise to thee;"
"I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unto thee."
