Psalms 46 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 46
1God is our refuge and strength; An ever present help in trouble.
2Therefore will we not fear, though the earth be changed; Though the mountains tremble in the heart of the sea;
3Though its waters roar and be troubled, And the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. [Pause.]
4A river with its streams shall make glad the city of God, The holy dwelling-place of the Most High.
5God is the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her, and that full early.
6The nations raged; kingdoms were moved; He uttered his voice, the earth melted.
7The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. [Pause.]
8Come, behold the doings of the LORD; What desolations he hath made in the earth!
9He causeth wars to cease to the end of the earth; He hath broken the bow, and snapped the spear asunder, And burned the chariots in fire.
10"Desist, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted throughout the earth!"
11The LORD of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge.
Psalms 46
1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
2Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
3Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.
4There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.
5God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.
6The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.
7The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
8Come, behold the works of the Lord, what desolations he hath made in the earth.
9He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.
10Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.
11The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 46
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 46:1
"God is our refuge and strength; An ever present help in trouble."
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
