Psalms 56 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 56
1Have pity upon me, O God! for man panteth for my life; My adversary daily oppresseth me!
2Mine enemies daily pant for my life, And many are they who war proudly against me.
3When I am in fear, I will put my trust in thee!
4Through God shall I praise his word; In God do I put my trust; I will not fear; What can flesh do to me?
5Every day they wrest my words; All their thoughts are against me for evil.
6They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they watch my steps, Lying in wait for my life.
7Shall they escape by their iniquity? In thine anger cast down the people, O God!
8Count thou my wanderings; Put my tears into thy bottle! Are they not recorded in thy book?
9When I cry to thee, my enemies shall turn back; This I know, that God is for me.
10Through God shall I praise his word; I shall glory in the promise of Jehovah.
11In God do I put my trust; I will not fear: What can man do to me?
12Thy vows are upon me, O God! I will render praises to thee!
13For thou hast delivered me from death, Yea, my feet from falling, That I may walk before God in the light of the living.
Psalms 56
1Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.
2Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.
3What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.
4In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.
5Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.
6They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.
7Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God.
8Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?
9When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.
10In God will I praise his word: in the Lord will I praise his word.
11In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.
12Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.
13For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 56
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 56:1
"Have pity upon me, O God! for man panteth for my life; My adversary daily oppresseth me!"
"Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me."
