Psalms 67 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 67
1O God! be merciful to us, and bless us, And cause thy face to shine upon us! [Pause.]
2That thy doings may be known on earth, And thy saving power to all the nations.
3Let the nations praise thee, O God! Yea, let all the nations praise thee!
4Let all the nations be glad, and shout for joy! For justly dost thou judge the people, And govern the nations on the earth.
5Let the nations praise thee, O God! Yea, let all the nations praise thee!
6For the earth hath yielded her increase, And God, our God, hath blessed us.
7May God continue to bless us, And may all the ends of the earth fear him!
Psalms 67
1God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.
2That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations.
3Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
4O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah.
5Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee.
6Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bless us.
7God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 67
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 67:1
"O God! be merciful to us, and bless us, And cause thy face to shine upon us! [Pause.]"
"God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah."
