Psalms 43 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 43
1Judge me, O God! and defend my cause against a merciless nation! Deliver me from unjust and deceitful men!
2Thou art the God of my refuge: why dost thou cast me off? Why go I mourning on account of the oppression of the enemy?
3O send forth thy light and thy truth; let them guide me; Let them lead me to thy holy mountain, and to thy dwelling-place!
4Then will I go to the altar of God, To the God of my joy and exultation; Yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God, my God!
5Why art thou cast down, O my soul? And why art thou disquieted within me? Hope thou in God; for I shall yet praise him, Him, my deliverer and my God!
Psalms 43
1Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man.
2For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?
3O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.
4Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the harp will I praise thee, O God my God.
5Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 43
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 43:1
"Judge me, O God! and defend my cause against a merciless nation! Deliver me from unjust and deceitful men!"
"Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man."
