Psalms 20 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 20
1May Jehovah hear thee in the day of trouble; May the name of the God of Jacob defend thee!
2May he send thee help from his sanctuary, And strengthen thee out of Zion!
3May he have regard to all thine offerings, And accept thy burnt sacrifice! [Pause.]
4May he grant thee thy heart’s desire, And fulfill all thy purposes!
5We will rejoice in thy protection, And in the name of our God will we set up our banners, When Jehovah hath fulfilled all thy petitions.
6Now I know that Jehovah helpeth his anointed; That he heareth him from his holy heaven, And aideth him with the saving strength of his right hand.
7Some glory in chariots, and some in horses, But we in the name of Jehovah our God.
8They stumble and fall, But we stand and are erect.
9The LORD save the king! May he hear us when we call!
Psalms 20
1The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
2Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;
3Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.
4Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
5We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the Lord fulfil all thy petitions.
6Now know I that the Lord saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
7Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.
8They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
9Save, Lord: let the king hear us when we call.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 20
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 20:1
"May Jehovah hear thee in the day of trouble; May the name of the God of Jacob defend thee!"
"The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;"
