Psalms 29 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 29
1Give to Jehovah, O ye sons of God! Give to Jehovah glory and praise!
2Give to Jehovah the glory due to his name; Worship Jehovah in holy attire!
3The voice of Jehovah is heard above the waters; The God of glory thundereth,-Jehovah above the great waters.
4The voice of Jehovah is powerful; The voice of Jehovah is full of majesty;
5The voice of Jehovah breaketh the cedars; Yea, Jehovah breaketh the cedars of Lebanon;
6Yea, he maketh them to leap like a calf,—Lebanon and Sirion like a young buffalo.
7The voice of Jehovah divideth the flames of fire.
8The voice of Jehovah maketh the wilderness tremble; Yea, Jehovah maketh the wilderness of Kadesh tremble.
9The voice of Jehovah maketh the hinds bring forth, And layeth bare the forests; While, in his palace, every one declareth his glory.
10Jehovah sitteth above the flood; Yea, Jehovah sitteth king for ever.
11Jehovah will give strength to his people; Jehovah will bless his people with peace.
Psalms 29
1Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
2Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
3The voice of the Lord is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the Lord is upon many waters.
4The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.
5The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars; yea, the Lord breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.
6He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.
7The voice of the Lord divideth the flames of fire.
8The voice of the Lord shaketh the wilderness; the Lord shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.
9The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.
10The Lord sitteth upon the flood; yea, the Lord sitteth King for ever.
11The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 29
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 29:1
"Give to Jehovah, O ye sons of God! Give to Jehovah glory and praise!"
"Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength."
