Psalms 14 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 14
1The fool saith in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt; abominable are their doings; There is none that doeth good.
2Jehovah looketh down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there are any that have understanding, That have regard to God.
3They are all gone out of the way; together are they corrupt; There is none that doeth good—no, not one.
4Shall not the evil-doers be requited, Who devour my people like bread, And call not upon Jehovah?
5Yea, then shall they be in great fear; For Jehovah is with the race of the righteous.
6Ye would put to shame the counsel of the poor; But Jehovah is their refuge.
7Oh that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When Jehovah bringeth back the captives of his people, Then shall Jacob rejoice, and Israel be glad.
Psalms 14
1The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
2The Lord looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.
3They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
4Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the Lord.
5There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous.
6Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the Lord is his refuge.
7Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the Lord bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 14
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 14:1
"The fool saith in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt; abominable are their doings; There is none that doeth good."
"The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good."
