Psalms 123 Comparison: Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version
Psalms 123
1The `title of the hundrid and thre and twentithe `salm. The song of grecis `of Dauith. Israel seie now, No but for the Lord was in vs;
2no but for `the Lord was in vs. Whanne men risiden vp ayens vs;
3in hap thei hadden swalewid vs quike. Whanne the woodnesse of hem was wrooth ayens vs;
4in hap watir hadde sope vs vp.
5Oure soule passide thoruy a stronde; in hap oure soule hadde passide thoruy a watir vnsuffrable.
6Blessid be the Lord; that `yaf not vs in taking to the teeth of hem.
7Oure soule, as a sparowe, is delyuered; fro the snare of hunters. The snare is al to-brokun; and we ben delyuered.
8Oure helpe is in the name of the Lord; that made heuene and erthe.
Psalms 123
1Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens.
2Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as the eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait upon the Lord our God, until that he have mercy upon us.
3Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt.
4Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud.
Understanding Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version in Psalms 123
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.
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Key Comparison: Psalms 123:1
"The `title of the hundrid and thre and twentithe `salm. The song of grecis `of Dauith. Israel seie now, No but for the Lord was in vs;"
"Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens."
