Psalms 6 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 6
1O LORD! rebuke me not in thine anger; Chasten me not in thy hot displeasure!
2Have pity upon me, O LORD! for I am weak; Heal me, O LORD! for my bones tremble!
3My soul, also, is sore troubled; And thou, O LORD! how long—?
4Return, O LORD! and deliver me; Oh, save me according to thy mercy!
5For in death no praise is given to thee; In the underworld who can give thee thanks?
6I am weary with my groaning; All the night I make my bed to swim, And drench my couch with my tears.
7Mine eye is wasted with grief; It hath become old because of all my enemies.
8Depart from me, all ye that do iniquity; For the LORD heareth the voice of my weeping.
9The LORD heareth my supplication; The LORD accepteth my prayer.
10All my enemies shall be ashamed and utterly confounded; They shall be turned back, and put to shame suddenly.
Psalms 6
1O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
2Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
3My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O Lord, how long?
4Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies’ sake.
5For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?
6I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.
7Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.
8Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping.
9The Lord hath heard my supplication; the Lord will receive my prayer.
10Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 6
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 6:1
"O LORD! rebuke me not in thine anger; Chasten me not in thy hot displeasure!"
"O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure."
