Psalms 26 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 26
1Be thou my judge, O LORD! for I have walked in uprightness. I have put my trust in the LORD, therefore shall I not fall.
2Examine me, O LORD! and prove me; Try my reins and my heart!
3For thy kindness is ever before my eyes, And I walk in thy truth.
4I sit not with men of falsehood. And go not in company with dissemblers.
5I hate the assembly of evil-doers, And do not sit with the wicked.
6I wash my hands in innocence. And go around thine altar. O LORD!
7To utter the voice of thanksgiving, And tell of all thy wondrous works.
8O LORD! I love the habitation of thy house, The place where thine honor dwelleth!
9Gather not my breath with sinners, Nor my life with men of blood,
10In whose hands is mischief, And whose right hands are full of bribes!
11But as for me, I walk in my integrity; Oh, redeem me, and be merciful to me!
12My feet tread in a straight path; In the congregation will I bless the LORD.
Psalms 26
1Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide.
2Examine me, O Lord, and prove me; try my reins and my heart.
3For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth.
4I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.
5I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.
6I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O Lord:
7That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works.
8Lord, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.
9Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men:
10In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes.
11But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto me.
12My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the Lord.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 26
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 26:1
"Be thou my judge, O LORD! for I have walked in uprightness. I have put my trust in the LORD, therefore shall I not fall."
"Judge me, O Lord; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in the Lord; therefore I shall not slide."
