Psalms 36 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 36
1To speak of the ungodliness of the wicked is in my heart. He hath no fear of God before his eyes.
2For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, Till his iniquity is found out and hated.
3The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit; He neglecteth to be wise and to do good.
4He deviseth mischief upon his bed; He persevereth in an evil way; He abhorreth not sin.
5Thy goodness, O LORD! reacheth to the heavens, And thy faithfulness to the clouds;
6Thy righteousness is like the high mountains; Thy judgments are a great deep; Thou, O LORD! preservest man and beast!
7How precious is thy loving-kindness, O God! Yea, the sons of men seek refuge under the shadow of thy wings.
8They are satisfied with the abundance of thy house, And thou causest them to drink of the full stream of thy pleasures.
9For with thee is the fountain of life; Through thy light we see light.
10O continue thy loving-kindness to them that know thee, And thy favor to the upright in heart!
11Let not the foot of the proud come upon me, Nor the hand of the wicked remove me!
12Lo! already are the workers of iniquity fallen; They are cast down; they are unable to rise!
Psalms 36
1The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes.
2For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful.
3The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, and to do good.
4He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil.
5Thy mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds.
6Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: O Lord, thou preservest man and beast.
7How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings.
8They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures.
9For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light.
10O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart.
11Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked remove me.
12There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not be able to rise.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 36
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 36:1
"To speak of the ungodliness of the wicked is in my heart. He hath no fear of God before his eyes."
"The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear of God before his eyes."
