Psalms 52 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 52
1Why gloriest thou in mischief, thou man of violence? The goodness of God yet continueth daily.
2Thy tongue deviseth mischief, Like a sharp razor, thou contriver of deceit!
3Thou lovest evil more than good, And to lie more than to speak truth. [Pause.]
4Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue!
5Thee also shall God utterly destroy! o He shall seize thee, and tear thee from thy dwelling-place, And uproot thee from the land of the living. [Pause.]
6The righteous shall see and fear, And shall laugh at him.
7"Behold the man that made not God his strength, But trusted in the abundance of his riches, And placed his strength in his wickedness!"
8But I shall be like a green olive-tree in the house of God; I will trust in the goodness of God for ever and ever.
9I will praise thee for ever for what thou hast done; I will trust in thy name, because it is good, Before the eyes of thy godly ones!
Psalms 52
1Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.
2Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
3Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.
4Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.
5God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.
6The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:
7Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
8But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.
9I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 52
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 52:1
"Why gloriest thou in mischief, thou man of violence? The goodness of God yet continueth daily."
"Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually."
