Psalms 150 Comparison: Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version
Psalms 150
1The title of the hundrid and fiftithe salm. Alleluya. Herie ye the Lord in hise seyntis; herie ye hym in the firmament of his vertu.
2Herie ye hym in hise vertues; herie ye hym bi the multitude of his greetnesse.
3Herie ye hym in the soun of trumpe; herie ye hym in a sautre and harpe.
4Herie ye hym in a tympane and queer; herie ye hym in strengis and orgun.
5Herie ye hym in cymbalis sownynge wel, herye ye hym in cymbalis of iubilacioun;
6ech spirit, herye the Lord.
Psalms 150
1Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power.
2Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.
3Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and harp.
4Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments and organs.
5Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals.
6Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.
Understanding Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version in Psalms 150
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.
You are viewing a side-by-side comparison of Psalms 150 in the Wycliffe Bible (1395) and King James Version. Comparing these two versions can help shed light on the nuances of the original text.
Key Comparison: Psalms 150:1
"The title of the hundrid and fiftithe salm. Alleluya. Herie ye the Lord in hise seyntis; herie ye hym in the firmament of his vertu."
"Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power."
