Psalms 64 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 64
1Hear my voice, O God! when I pray! Preserve my life from the terrors of the enemy!
2Hide me from the assembly of the wicked, From the brawling crowd of evil-doers!
3For like a sword they sharpen their tongues, Like arrows they aim their poisoned words,
4To shoot in secret at the upright; Suddenly do they shoot at him without fear.
5They prepare themselves for an evil deed; They commune of laying secret snares: "Who," say they, "will see them?"
6They meditate crimes: "We have finished," say they, "our plans!" The heart and bosom of every one of them are deep.
7But God will shoot an arrow at them; Suddenly shall they be wounded.
8Thus their own tongues shall bring them down; All who see them will flee away.
9Then will all men stand in awe, And declare what God hath done, And attentively consider his work.
10The righteous shall rejoice, and trust in the LORD; All the upright in heart shall glory.
Psalms 64
1Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.
2Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:
3Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:
4That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.
5They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them?
6They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.
7But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.
8So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away.
9And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.
10The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 64
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 64:1
"Hear my voice, O God! when I pray! Preserve my life from the terrors of the enemy!"
"Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy."
