Psalms 2 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 2
1Why do the heathen rage, And the nations meditate a vain thing?
2Why do the kings of the earth rise up, And the princes combine together, Against Jehovah, and against his anointed king?
3"Let us break their bonds asunder; Let us cast away from us their fetters!"
4He that sitteth in heaven will laugh; The Lord will have them in derision.
5Then shall he speak to them in his wrath, And confound them in his hot displeasure.
6"I myself have anointed my king, Upon Zion, my holy hill!"
7I will declare the decree of Jehovah: He hath said to me, "Thou art my son; This day I have begotten thee.
8Ask of me, and I will give thee the nations for thine inheritance, And the ends of the earth for thy possession.
9Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; Thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel."
10Be wise, therefore, O ye kings! Be admonished, ye rulers of the earth!
11Be subject to Jehovah with awe, And fear with trembling!
12Kiss the son, lest He be angry, and ye perish in your way; For soon shall his wrath be kindled. Happy are all they who seek refuge in him.
Psalms 2
1Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
2The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against his anointed, saying,
3Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.
4He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.
5Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure.
6Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
7I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.
8Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
9Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.
10Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.
11Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
12Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 2
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 2:1
"Why do the heathen rage, And the nations meditate a vain thing?"
"Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?"
