Psalms 33 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 33
1Rejoice, O ye righteous, in the LORD! For praise becometh the upright.
2Praise the LORD with the harp; Sing to him with the ten-stringed psaltery!
3Sing to him a new song; Play skilfully amid the sound of trumpets!
4For the word of the LORD is right, And all his acts are faithful.
5He loveth justice and equity; The earth is full of the goodness of the LORD.
6By the word of the LORD were the heavens made, And all the hosts of them by the breath of his mouth.
7He gathereth the waters of the sea, as a heap; He layeth up the deep in storehouses.
8Let all the earth fear the LORD; Let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him!
9For he spake, and it was done; He commanded, and it stood fast.
10The LORD bringeth the devices of the nations to nothing; He frustrateth the designs of kingdoms.
11The purposes of the LORD stand for ever; The designs of his heart, to all generations.
12Happy the nation whose God is Jehovah; The people whom he hath chosen for his inheritance.
13The LORD looketh down from heaven; He beholdeth all the children of men;
14From his dwelling-place he beholdeth all the inhabitants of the earth,—
15He that formed the hearts of all, And observeth all their works.
16A king is not saved by the number of his forces, Nor a hero by the greatness of his strength.
17The horse is a vain thing for safety, Nor can he deliver his master by his great strength.
18Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him,—Upon them that trust in his goodness;
19To save them from the power of death, And keep them alive in famine.
20The hope of our souls is in the LORD; He is our help and our shield.
21Yea, in him doth our heart rejoice; In his holy name we have confidence.
22May thy goodness be upon us, O LORD! According as we trust in thee!
Psalms 33
1Rejoice in the Lord, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright.
2Praise the Lord with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument of ten strings.
3Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise.
4For the word of the Lord is right; and all his works are done in truth.
5He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
6By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth.
7He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth in storehouses.
8Let all the earth fear the Lord: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in awe of him.
9For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast.
10The Lord bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect.
11The counsel of the Lord standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.
12Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance.
13The Lord looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men.
14From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth.
15He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works.
16There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.
17An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his great strength.
18Behold, the eye of the Lord is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;
19To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine.
20Our soul waiteth for the Lord: he is our help and our shield.
21For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name.
22Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 33
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 33:16
"A king is not saved by the number of his forces, Nor a hero by the greatness of his strength."
"There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength."
