Psalms 3 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 3
1How many, O LORD, are mine enemies! How many are they who rise up against me!
2How many are they who say of me, "There is no help for him with God"! [Pause.]
3But thou, O LORD! art my shield, My glory, and the lifter-up of my head.
4I call upon the LORD with my voice, And he heareth me from his holy hill. [Pause.]
5I lay me down and sleep; I awake, for the LORD sustaineth me.
6I will not fear the ten thousands of people Who on every side set themselves against me.
7Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! For thou smitest the cheek of all my enemies; Thou breakest the teeth of the wicked.
8Deliverance cometh from the LORD: May thy blessing be with thy people! [Pause.]
Psalms 3
1Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
2Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
3But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
4I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
5I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me.
6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
7Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
8Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 3
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 3:1
"How many, O LORD, are mine enemies! How many are they who rise up against me!"
"Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me."
