Psalms 143 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 143
1Hear my prayer, O LORD! give ear to my supplications! In thy faithfulness, and in thy righteousness, answer me!
2Enter not into judgment with thy servant; For before thee no man living is righteous.
3For the enemy pursueth my life; He hath smitten me to the ground; He hath made me dwell in darkness, As those that have been dead of old.
4My spirit is overwhelmed within me; My heart within me is desolate.
5I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the deeds of thy hands.
6I stretch forth my hands unto thee; My soul thirsteth for thee, like a parched land.
7Hear me speedily, O LORD! My spirit faileth; Hide not thy face from me. Lest I become like those who go down to the pit!
8Cause me so see thy loving-kindness speedily; For in thee do I trust! Make known to me the way which I should take; For to thee do I lift up my soul!
9Deliver me, O LORD! from mine enemies; For in thee do I seek refuge!
10Teach me to do thy will; For thou art my God! Let thy good spirit lead me in a plain path!
11Revive me, O LORD! for thy name’s sake! In thy righteousness, bring me out of my distress!
12And, in thy compassion, cut off mine enemies, And destroy all that distress me! For I am thy servant.
Psalms 143
1Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.
2And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man living be justified.
3For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the ground; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead.
4Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate.
5I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.
6I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.
7Hear me speedily, O Lord: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I be like unto them that go down into the pit.
8Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee.
9Deliver me, O Lord, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me.
10Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness.
11Quicken me, O Lord, for thy name’s sake: for thy righteousness’ sake bring my soul out of trouble.
12And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my soul: for I am thy servant.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 143
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 143:1
"Hear my prayer, O LORD! give ear to my supplications! In thy faithfulness, and in thy righteousness, answer me!"
"Hear my prayer, O Lord, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness."
