Psalms 63 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 63
1O God! thou art my God! earnestly do I seek thee! My soul thirsteth, my flesh longeth for thee, In a dry, thirsty land. where is no water!
2Thus I look toward thee in thy sanctuary, To behold thy power and thy glory!
3For thy loving-kindness is better than life; Therefore my lips shall praise thee!
4Thus will I bless thee, while I live; In thy name will I lift up my hands!
5My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness, And with joyful lips my mouth shall praise thee,
6When I think of thee upon my bed, And meditate on thee in the night-watches.
7For thou art my help, And in the shadow of thy wings I rejoice.
8My soul cleaveth to thee; Thy right hand holdeth me up.
9While they who seek to destroy my life Shall themselves go down into the depths of the earth.
10They shall be given up to the sword, And be a portion for jackals.
11But the king shall rejoice in God; All that swear by him shall be honored; But the mouth of liars shall be stopped.
Psalms 63
1O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;
2To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.
3Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
4Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name.
5My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips:
6When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.
7Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice.
8My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me.
9But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of the earth.
10They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes.
11But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 63
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 63:1
"O God! thou art my God! earnestly do I seek thee! My soul thirsteth, my flesh longeth for thee, In a dry, thirsty land. where is no water!"
"O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;"
