Psalms 99 Comparison: Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version
Psalms 99
1The LORD reigneth, let the nations tremble! He sitteth between the cherubs, let the earth quake!
2Great is the LORD upon Zion; He is exalted over all the nations.
3Let men praise thy great and terrible name! It is holy.
4Let them declare the glory of the King who loveth justice! Thou hast established equity; Thou dost execute justice in Jacob!
5Exalt ye Jehovah, our God, And bow yourselves down at his footstool! He is holy.
6Moses and Aaron, with his priests, And Samuel, who called upon his name,—They called upon the LORD, and he answered them.
7He spake to them in the cloudy pillar; They kept his commandments, And the ordinances which he gave them.
8Thou, O LORD, our God! didst answer them; Thou wast to them a forgiving God, Though thou didst punish their transgressions!
9Exalt the LORD, our God. And worship at his holy mountain! For the LORD, our God, is holy.
Psalms 99
1The Lord reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved.
2The Lord is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people.
3Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy.
4The king’s strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou executest judgment and righteousness in Jacob.
5Exalt ye the Lord our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.
6Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his name; they called upon the Lord, and he answered them.
7He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his testimonies, and the ordinance that he gave them.
8Thou answeredst them, O Lord our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, though thou tookest vengeance of their inventions.
9Exalt the Lord our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the Lord our God is holy.
Understanding Noyes Translation (1869) vs King James Version in Psalms 99
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 99:1
"The LORD reigneth, let the nations tremble! He sitteth between the cherubs, let the earth quake!"
"The Lord reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; let the earth be moved."
