Psalms 140 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 140
1Deliver me, O LORD! from the evil man, Save me from the man of violence,
2Who meditate mischief in their heart, And daily stir up war!
3They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; The poison of the adder is under their lips. [Pause.]
4Defend me, O LORD! from the hands of the wicked, Preserve me from the man of violence, Who have purposed to cause my fall! [Pause.]
5The proud have hidden snares and cords for me; They have spread a net by the way-side; They have set traps for me.
6I say to Jehovah, Thou art my God; Hear, O Jehovah! the voice of my supplication!
7The Lord Jehovah is my saving strength: Thou shelterest my head in the day of battle!
8Grant not, O LORD! the desires of the wicked; Let not their devices prosper; Let them not exalt themselves!
9As for the heads of those who encompass me, Let the mischief of their own lips cover them!
10Let burning coals fall upon them; May they be cast into the fire, And into deep waters from which they shall not arise!
11The slanderer shall not be established upon the earth; Evil shall pursue the violent man to destruction.
12I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, And the right of the poor.
13Yea, the righteous shall praise thy name; The upright shall dwell in thy presence!
Psalms 140
1Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;
2Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.
3They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders’ poison is under their lips. Selah.
4Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings.
5The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set gins for me. Selah.
6I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord.
7O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.
8Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; lest they exalt themselves. Selah.
9As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them.
10Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, that they rise not up again.
11Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the violent man to overthrow him.
12I know that the Lord will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right of the poor.
13Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 140
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 140:1
"Deliver me, O LORD! from the evil man, Save me from the man of violence,"
"Deliver me, O Lord, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man;"
