Psalms 149 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 149
1Praise ye the LORD! Sing unto the LORD a new song; His praise in the assembly of the godly!
2Let Israel rejoice in him that made him; Let the sons of Zion be joyful in their king!
3Let them praise his name in the dance; Let them praise him with the timbrel and harp!
4For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people; He will beautify the distressed with salvation.
5Let the godly-rejoice in their glory; Let them shout for joy upon their beds!
6Let the praises of God be in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand,
7To execute vengeance upon the nations, And punishment upon the peoples!
8To bind their kings with chains. And their nobles with fetters of iron;
9To execute upon them the sentence which is written: This honor have all his godly ones. Praise ye the LORD!
Psalms 149
1Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
2Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
3Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
4For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
5Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
6Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;
7To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people;
8To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;
9To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the Lord.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 149
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 149:1
"Praise ye the LORD! Sing unto the LORD a new song; His praise in the assembly of the godly!"
"Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints."
