Psalms 16 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 16
1Preserve me, O God! for to thee do I look for help.
2I have said to Jehovah, Thou art my Lord; I have no happiness beyond thee!
3The holy that are in the land, and the excellent,—in them is all my delight.
4They who hasten after other gods shall have multiplied sorrows; Their drink-offerings of blood I will not offer, Nor will I take their names upon my lips.
5Jehovah is my portion and my cup; Thou wilt maintain my lot!
6My portion hath fallen to me in pleasant places; Yea, I have a goodly inheritance.
7I will bless the LORD, who careth for me; Yea, in the night my heart admonisheth me.
8I set the LORD before me at all times; Since he is at my right hand, I shall not fall.
9Therefore my heart is glad, and my spirit rejoiceth; Yea, my flesh dwelleth in security.
10For thou wilt not give me up to the underworld; Nor wilt thou suffer thy holy one to see the pit.
11Thou wilt show me the path of life; In thy presence is fulness of joy; At thy right hand are pleasures for evermore.
Psalms 16
1Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
2O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
3But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
4Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.
5The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
6The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
7I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
8I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
9Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
10For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
11Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 16
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 16:1
"Preserve me, O God! for to thee do I look for help."
"Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust."
