Psalms 82 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 82
1God standeth in God’s assembly, He judgeth in the midst of the gods.
2"How long will ye judge unjustly, And favor the cause of the wicked? [Pause.]
3Defend the poor and the fatherless; Do justice to the wretched and the needy!
4Deliver the poor and the destitute; Save them from the hand of the wicked!
5They are without knowledge and without understanding; They walk in darkness: Therefore all the foundations of the land are shaken.
6I have said, Ye are gods, And all of you children of the Most High;
7But ye shall die like men, And fall like the rest of the princes."
8Arise, O God! judge the earth! For all the nations are thy possession.
Psalms 82
1God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
2How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
3Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
4Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
5They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.
6I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
7But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.
8Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 82
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 82:1
"God standeth in God’s assembly, He judgeth in the midst of the gods."
"God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods."
