Psalms 148 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 148
1Praise ye the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens! Praise him in the heights!
2Praise him, all ye his angels! Praise him, all ye his hosts!
3Praise ye him, sun and moon! Praise him, all ye stars of light!
4Praise him, ye heavens of heavens! Ye waters, that are above the heavens!
5Let them praise the name of the LORD; For he commanded, and they were created.
6He hath also established them for ever; He hath given them a law, and they transgress it not.
7Praise the LORD from the earth, Ye sea-monsters, and all deeps!
8Fire and hail, snow and vapor; Thou tempest, that fulfillest his word!
9Ye mountains, and all hills! Fruit-trees, and all cedars!
10Ye wild beasts, and all cattle! Ye creeping things, and winged birds!
11Ye kings, and all peoples, Princes, and all judges of the earth!
12Young men and maidens, Old men and children!
13Let them praise the name of the LORD! For his name alone is exalted; His glory is above the earth and the heavens.
14He exalteth the horn of his people, The glory of all his godly ones, Of the children of Israel, a people near to him. Praise ye the LORD!
Psalms 148
1Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise him in the heights.
2Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.
3Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.
4Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.
5Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created.
6He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.
7Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps:
8Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word:
9Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:
10Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:
11Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:
12Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:
13Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
14He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the Lord.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 148
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 148:1
"Praise ye the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens! Praise him in the heights!"
"Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise him in the heights."
