Psalms 120 Comparison: Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version
Psalms 120
1The `title of the hundrid and twentithe salm. The song of greces. I reiside myn iyen to the hillis; fro whannus help schal come to me.
2Myn help is of the Lord; that made heuene and erthe.
3The Lord yyue not thi foot in to mouyng; nether he nappe, that kepith thee.
4Lo! he schal not nappe, nether slepe; that kepith Israel.
5The Lord kepith thee; the Lord is thi proteccioun aboue thi riythond.
6The sunne schal not brenne thee bi dai; nether the moone bi nyyt.
7The Lord kepe thee fro al yuel; the Lord kepe thi soule.
8The Lord kepe thi goyng in and thi goyng out; fro this tyme now and in to the world.
Psalms 120
1In my distress I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me.
2Deliver my soul, O Lord, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.
3What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false tongue?
4Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper.
5Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar!
6My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.
7I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.
Understanding Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version in Psalms 120
Wycliffe Bible (1395) (Wycliffe)
The first complete English translation of the Bible (1395) by John Wycliffe and his followers. Translated from the Latin Vulgate. A landmark in English history and the Reformation.
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.
You are viewing a side-by-side comparison of Psalms 120 in the Wycliffe Bible (1395) and King James Version. Comparing these two versions can help shed light on the nuances of the original text.
Key Comparison: Psalms 120:1
"The `title of the hundrid and twentithe salm. The song of greces. I reiside myn iyen to the hillis; fro whannus help schal come to me."
"In my distress I cried unto the Lord, and he heard me."
