Psalms 135 Comparison: Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version
Psalms 135
1The title of the hundrid and fyue and thrittithe salm. Alleluya. Knouleche ye to the Lord, for he is good, for his merci is withouten ende.
2Knouleche ye to the God of goddis.
3Knouleche ye to the Lord of lordis.
4Which aloone makith grete merueils.
5Which made heuenes bi vndurstondyng.
6Which made stidefast erthe on watris.
7Which made grete liytis.
8The sunne in to the power of the dai.
9The moone and sterris in to the power of the niyt.
10Which smoot Egipt with the firste gendrid thingis of hem.
11Which ledde out Israel fro the myddil of hem.
12In a miyti hond and in an hiy arm.
13Whiche departide the reed see in to departyngis.
14And ledde out Israel thoruy the myddil therof.
15And he `caste a down Farao and his pouer in the reed see.
16Which ledde ouer his puple thoruy desert.
17Which smoot grete kingis.
18And killide strong kingis.
19Seon, the king of Amorreis.
20And Og, the king of Baasan.
21And he yaf the lond of hem eritage.
22Eritage to Israel, his seruaunt.
23For in oure lownesse he hadde mynde on vs.
24And he ayenbouyte vs fro oure enemyes.
25Which yyueth mete to ech fleisch. Knouleche ye to God of heuene.
26Knouleche ye to the Lord of lordis; for his merci is with outen ende.
Psalms 135
1Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the name of the Lord; praise him, O ye servants of the Lord.
2Ye that stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God,
3Praise the Lord; for the Lord is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
4For the Lord hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.
5For I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.
6Whatsoever the Lord pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.
7He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.
8Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.
9Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants.
10Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;
11Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan:
12And gave their land for an heritage, an heritage unto Israel his people.
13Thy name, O Lord, endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O Lord, throughout all generations.
14For the Lord will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.
15The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.
16They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;
17They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.
18They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them.
19Bless the Lord, O house of Israel: bless the Lord, O house of Aaron:
20Bless the Lord, O house of Levi: ye that fear the Lord, bless the Lord.
21Blessed be the Lord out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord.
Understanding Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version in Psalms 135
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 135:16
"Which ledde ouer his puple thoruy desert."
"They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;"
