Psalms 53 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 53
1The fool saith in his heart, "There is no God!" They are corrupt; their doings are abominable; There is none that doeth good.
2God looketh down from heaven upon the children of men, To see if there are any that have understanding, That have regard to God.
3They are all gone astray; together are they corrupt; There is none that doeth good, no, not one.
4Shall not the evil-doers be requited, Who eat up my people like bread, And call not upon God?
5Yea! fear shall come upon them, Where no fear is; For God will scatter the bones of him that encampeth against thee; Thou shalt put them to shame, for God despiseth them!
6O that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captives of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel be glad.
Psalms 53
1The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.
2God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
3Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
4Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread: they have not called upon God.
5There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth against thee: thou hast put them to shame, because God hath despised them.
6Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 53
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 53:1
"The fool saith in his heart, "There is no God!" They are corrupt; their doings are abominable; There is none that doeth good."
"The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good."
