Psalms 47 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 47
1O clap your hands, all ye nations! Shout unto God with the voice of triumph!
2For terrible is Jehovah, the Most High, The great king over all the earth.
3He hath subdued nations under us, And kingdoms under our feet;
4He hath chosen for us an inheritance, The glory of Jacob, whom he loved. [Pause.]
5God goeth up with a shout; Jehovah with the sound of the trumpet.
6Sing praises to God, sing praises! Sing praises to our king, sing praises!
7For God is king of all the earth; Sing to him hymns of praise!
8God reigneth over the nations; God sitteth upon his holy throne.
9The princes of the nations gather themselves together To the people of the God of Abraham; For the mighty of the earth belong to God; He is supremely exalted.
Psalms 47
1O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.
2For the Lord most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.
3He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.
4He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.
5God is gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of a trumpet.
6Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
7For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
8God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
9The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 47
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 47:1
"O clap your hands, all ye nations! Shout unto God with the voice of triumph!"
"O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph."
