Psalms 144 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 144
1Blessed be the LORD, my rock, Who teacheth my hands to war, And my fingers to fight!
2He who is my loving-kindness and my fortress; My high tower and my deliverer, My shield, and he in whom I trust; Who subdueth peoples under me.
3LORD, what is man, that thou art mindful of him, Or the son of man, that thou makest account of him?
4Man is like a vapor; His day is like a shadow that passeth away.
5Bow thy heavens, O LORD! and come down; Touch the mountains, so that they shall smoke!
6Cast forth lightnings, and scatter them; Shoot forth thine arrows, and destroy them!
7Send forth thine hand from above; Rescue and save me from deep waters; From the hands of aliens,
8Whose mouth uttereth deceit, And whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood!
9I will sing to thee a new song, O God! Upon a ten-stringed psaltery will I sing praise to thee;
10To thee, who givest salvation to kings, Who deliverest David, thy servant, from the destructive sword!
11Rescue and deliver me from the hands of aliens, Whose mouth uttereth deceit, And whose right hand is a right hand of falsehood!
12That our sons may be as plants, Grown up in their youth; Our daughters as corner-pillars, Hewn like those of a palace!
13That our garners may be full, Affording all kinds of store; That our sheep may bring forth thousands And ten thousands in our streets.
14That our cattle may be fruitful; That there be no breaking in, or going out; And no outcry in our streets.
15Happy the people that is in such a state! Yea, happy the people whose God is Jehovah!
Psalms 144
1Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:
2My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me.
3Lord, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! or the son of man, that thou makest account of him!
4Man is like to vanity: his days are as a shadow that passeth away.
5Bow thy heavens, O Lord, and come down: touch the mountains, and they shall smoke.
6Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot out thine arrows, and destroy them.
7Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from the hand of strange children;
8Whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood.
9I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery and an instrument of ten strings will I sing praises unto thee.
10It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant from the hurtful sword.
11Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood:
12That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace:
13That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store: that our sheep may bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets:
14That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor going out; that there be no complaining in our streets.
15Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the Lord.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 144
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 144:1
"Blessed be the LORD, my rock, Who teacheth my hands to war, And my fingers to fight!"
"Blessed be the Lord my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight:"
