Psalms 97 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 97
1The LORD reigneth, let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of isles be glad!
2Clouds and darkness are round about him; Justice and equity are the foundation of his throne.
3Before him goeth a fire, Which burneth up his enemies around.
4His lightnings illumine the world; The earth beholdeth and trembleth.
5The mountains melt like wax at the presence of the LORD, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
6The heavens declare his righteousness, And all nations behold his glory.
7Confounded be they who worship graven images, Who glory in idols! To him, all ye gods, bow down!
8Zion hath heard, and is glad, And the daughters of Judah exult On account of thy judgments, O LORD!
9For thou, O LORD! art most high above all the earth; Thou art far exalted above all gods!
10Ye that love the LORD, hate evil! He preserveth the lives of his servants, And delivereth them from the hand of the wicked.
11Light is sown for the righteous, And joy for the upright in heart.
12Rejoice, O ye righteous, in the LORD, And praise his holy name!
Psalms 97
1The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.
2Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the habitation of his throne.
3A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about.
4His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled.
5The hills melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth.
6The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
7Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idols: worship him, all ye gods.
8Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O Lord.
9For thou, Lord, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods.
10Ye that love the Lord, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.
11Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart.
12Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 97
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 97:1
"The LORD reigneth, let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of isles be glad!"
"The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof."
