Psalms 142 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 142
1I cry unto the LORD with my voice; With my voice to the LORD do I make my supplication.
2I pour out my complaint before him; I declare before him my distress.
3When my spirit is overwhelmed within me, Thou knowest my path! In the way which I walk, they have hid a snare for me.
4I look on my right hand, and behold, But no man knoweth me; Refuge faileth me; No one careth for me.
5I cry unto thee, O LORD! I say, Thou art my refuge, My portion in the land of the living.
6Attend to my cry, for I am brought very low; Deliver me from my persecutors, For they prevail against me!
7Bring me out of prison, That I may praise thy name! The righteous shall gather around me, When thou shalt show me thy favor.
Psalms 142
1I cried unto the Lord with my voice; with my voice unto the Lord did I make my supplication.
2I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.
3When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me.
4I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.
5I cried unto thee, O Lord: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the land of the living.
6Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; for they are stronger than I.
7Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall compass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 142
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 142:1
"I cry unto the LORD with my voice; With my voice to the LORD do I make my supplication."
"I cried unto the Lord with my voice; with my voice unto the Lord did I make my supplication."
