Psalms 148 Comparison: Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version
Psalms 148
1The `title of the hundrid and eiyte and fourtithe salm. Alleluya. Ye of heuenes, herie the Lord; herie ye hym in hiye thingis.
2Alle hise aungels, herie ye hym; alle hise vertues, herye ye hym.
3Sunne and moone, herie ye hym; alle sterris and liyt, herie ye hym.
4Heuenes of heuenes, herie ye hym; and the watris that ben aboue heuenes,
5herie ye the name of the Lord.
6For he seide, and thingis weren maad; he comaundide, and thingis weren maad of nouyt. He ordeynede tho thingis in to the world, and in to the world of world; he settide a comaundement, and it schal not passe.
7Ye of erthe, herie ye the Lord; dragouns, and alle depthis of watris.
8Fier, hail, snow, iys, spiritis of tempestis; that don his word.
9Mounteyns, and alle litle hillis; trees berynge fruyt, and alle cedris.
10Wielde beestis, and alle tame beestis; serpentis, and fetherid briddis.
11The kingis of erthe, and alle puplis; the princis, and alle iugis of erthe.
12Yonge men, and virgyns, elde men with yongere, herie ye the name of the Lord;
13for the name of hym aloone is enhaunsid.
14His knouleching be on heuene and erthe; and he hath enhaunsid the horn of his puple. An ympne be to alle hise seyntis; to the children of Israel, to a puple neiyynge to hym.
Psalms 148
1Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise him in the heights.
2Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.
3Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light.
4Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens.
5Let them praise the name of the Lord: for he commanded, and they were created.
6He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which shall not pass.
7Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps:
8Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word:
9Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:
10Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:
11Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:
12Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:
13Let them praise the name of the Lord: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.
14He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the Lord.
Understanding Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version in Psalms 148
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 148:1
"The `title of the hundrid and eiyte and fourtithe salm. Alleluya. Ye of heuenes, herie the Lord; herie ye hym in hiye thingis."
"Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise him in the heights."
