Psalms 141 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 141
1I cry to thee, O LORD! make haste unto me! Give ear to my voice, when I cry unto thee!
2Let my prayer come before thee as incense, And the lifting-up of my hands, as the evening sacrifice!
3Set a watch, O LORD! before my mouth; Guard the door of my lips!
4Let not my heart incline to any evil thing; Let me not practise wickedness with the doers of iniquity, And let me not eat of their delicacies!
5Let the righteous smite me,—it shall be a kindness; Let him reprove me, and it shall be oil for my head; Let him do it again, and my head shall not refuse it; But now I pray against their wickedness!
6When their judges are hurled over the side of the rock, They shall hear how pleasant are my words.
7So are our bones scattered at the mouth of the underworld, As when one furroweth and ploweth up the land.
8But to thee do my eyes look, O Lord Jehovah! In thee is my trust; Let not my life be poured out!
9Preserve me from the snares which they have laid for me, And from the nets of evil-doers!
10Let the wicked fall together into their own traps, Whilst I make my escape!
Psalms 141
1Lord, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee.
2Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.
3Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
4Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties.
5Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.
6When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.
7Our bones are scattered at the grave’s mouth, as when one cutteth and cleaveth wood upon the earth.
8But mine eyes are unto thee, O God the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my soul destitute.
9Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the workers of iniquity.
10Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 141
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 141:1
"I cry to thee, O LORD! make haste unto me! Give ear to my voice, when I cry unto thee!"
"Lord, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee."
