Psalms 149 Comparison: Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version
Psalms 149
1The `title of the hundrid and nyne and fourtithe salm. Alleluya. Synge ye to the Lord a newe song; hise heriyng be in the chirche of seyntis.
2Israel be glad in hym that made hym; and the douytris of Syon make ful out ioye in her king.
3Herie thei his name in a queer; seie thei salm to hym in a tympan, and sautre.
4For the Lord is wel plesid in his puple; and he hath reisid mylde men in to heelthe.
5Seyntis schulen make ful out ioye in glorie; thei schulen be glad in her beddis.
6The ful out ioiyngis of God in the throte of hem; and swerdis scharp on `ech side in the hondis of hem.
7To do veniaunce in naciouns; blamyngis in puplis.
8To bynde the kyngis of hem in stockis; and the noble men of hem in yrun manaclis.
9That thei make in hem doom writun; this is glorye to alle hise seyntis.
Psalms 149
1Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
2Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
3Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
4For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
5Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
6Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;
7To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people;
8To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;
9To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the Lord.
Understanding Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version in Psalms 149
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 149:1
"The `title of the hundrid and nyne and fourtithe salm. Alleluya. Synge ye to the Lord a newe song; hise heriyng be in the chirche of seyntis."
"Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints."
