Psalms 128 Comparison: Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version
Psalms 128
1The `title of the hundrid and eiyte and twentithe `salm. The song of greces. Israel seie now; Ofte thei fouyten ayens me fro my yongth.
2Ofte thei fouyten ayens me fro my yongthe; and sotheli thei miyten not to me.
3Synneris forgeden on my bak; thei maden long her wickidnesse.
4The `iust Lord schal beete the nollis of synneris;
5alle that haten Sion be schent, and turned abak.
6Be thei maad as the hey of hous coppis; that driede vp, bifore that it be drawun vp.
7Of which hei he that schal repe, schal not fille his hond; and he that schal gadere hondfullis, schal not fille his bosum.
8And thei that passiden forth seiden not, The blessing of the Lord be on you; we blessiden you in the name of the Lord.
Psalms 128
1Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways.
2For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.
3Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.
4Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord.
5The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.
6Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel.
Understanding Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version in Psalms 128
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 128:1
"The `title of the hundrid and eiyte and twentithe `salm. The song of greces. Israel seie now; Ofte thei fouyten ayens me fro my yongth."
"Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways."
