Psalms 76 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 76
1In Judah is God known; Great is his name in Israel.
2In Jerusalem is his tabernacle, And in Zion his dwelling-place.
3There brake he the lightning of the bow, The shield, the sword, and all the weapons of battle.
4More glorious and excellent art thou Than those mountains of robbers!
5Spoiled are the stout-hearted; They sank into their sleep; The hands of the mighty were powerless.
6Before thy rebuke, O God of Jacob! Fell chariot and horseman into a deep sleep!
7Thou, thou, O God! art terrible! Who can stand before thee in thine anger?
8Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; The earth trembled and was still,
9When God arose to judgment, To save all the oppressed of the earth!
10The wrath of man shall praise thee, When thou girdest on the whole of thy wrath!
11Make and perform vows to Jehovah, your God! Let all that dwell around him bring gifts to the terrible One,
12Who casteth down the pride of princes, Who is terrible to the kings of the earth!
Psalms 76
1In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel.
2In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion.
3There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battle. Selah.
4Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey.
5The stouthearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: and none of the men of might have found their hands.
6At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead sleep.
7Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once thou art angry?
8Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was still,
9When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah.
10Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou restrain.
11Vow, and pay unto the Lord your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared.
12He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is terrible to the kings of the earth.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 76
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 76:1
"In Judah is God known; Great is his name in Israel."
"In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel."
