Psalms 85 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 85
1O LORD! thou hast been favorable to thy land; Thou hast brought back the captives of Jacob;
2Thou didst forgive the iniquity of thy people, And cover all their sins! [Pause.]
3Thou didst take away all thy displeasure, And abate the fierceness of thy wrath.
4Restore us, O God of our salvation! And let thine anger towards us cease!
5Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? Wilt thou continue thy wrath from generation to generation?
6Wilt thou not revive us again, That thy people may rejoice in thee?
7Show us thy compassion, O LORD! And grant us thy salvation!
8I will hear what God the LORD will speak: Truly he will speak peace to his people, and to his servants; Only let them not turn again to folly!
9Yea, his salvation is near to those who fear him, That glory may dwell in our land.
10Mercy and truth shall meet together, Righteousness and peace shall kiss each other;
11Truth shall spring out of the earth; Righteousness shall look down from heaven.
12Yea, Jehovah will give prosperity, And our land shall yield her increase.
13Righteousness shall go before him, And set us in the way of his steps.
Psalms 85
1Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob.
2Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin. Selah.
3Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fierceness of thine anger.
4Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease.
5Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all generations?
6Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee?
7Shew us thy mercy, O Lord, and grant us thy salvation.
8I will hear what God the Lord will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.
9Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.
10Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
11Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from heaven.
12Yea, the Lord shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her increase.
13Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 85
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 85:1
"O LORD! thou hast been favorable to thy land; Thou hast brought back the captives of Jacob;"
"Lord, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the captivity of Jacob."
