Psalms 30 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 30
1I will extol thee, O LORD! for thou hast lifted me up, And hast not suffered my enemies to rejoice over me.
2O Jehovah, my God! I called upon thee, and thou hast healed me!
3O LORD! thou hast raised me up from the underworld; Thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
4Sing unto the LORD, O ye his servants! And praise his holy name!
5For his anger endureth but a moment, But his favor through life; In the evening sorrow may be a guest, But joy cometh in the morning.
6I said in my prosperity, "I shall never be moved!"
7Thou, O LORD! by thy favor, hast made my mountain to stand strong; Thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled!
8I cried unto thee, O LORD! To the LORD I made supplication:
9"What will my blood profit thee, that I should go down to the pit? Can dust praise thee? Can it declare thy faithfulness?
10Hear, O LORD! and have pity upon me! Be thou, LORD! my helper!"
11Thou didst turn my mourning into dancing; Thou didst loose my sackcloth, and gird me with gladness.
12Therefore I will sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Jehovah, my God! I will give thanks to thee for ever!
Psalms 30
1I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.
2O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
3O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.
4Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
5For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
6And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.
7Lord, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.
8I cried to thee, O Lord; and unto the Lord I made supplication.
9What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?
10Hear, O Lord, and have mercy upon me: Lord, be thou my helper.
11Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
12To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 30
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 30:1
"I will extol thee, O LORD! for thou hast lifted me up, And hast not suffered my enemies to rejoice over me."
"I will extol thee, O Lord; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me."
