Psalms 19 Comparison: Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version
Psalms 19
1The title of the nyntenthe salm. To victorie, the salm of Dauid.
2The Lord here thee in the dai of tribulacioun; the name of God of Jacob defende thee.
3Sende he helpe to thee fro the hooli place; and fro Syon defende he thee.
4Be he myndeful of al thi sacrifice; and thi brent sacrifice be maad fat.
5Yyue he to thee aftir thin herte; and conferme he al thi counsel.
6We schulen be glad in thin helthe; and we schulen be magnyfied in the name of oure God.
7The Lord fille alle thin axyngis; nowe Y haue knowe, that the Lord hath maad saaf his crist. He schal here hym fro his hooly heuene; the helthe of his riyt hond is in poweris.
8Thes in charis, and these in horsis; but we schulen inwardli clepe in the name of oure Lord God.
9Thei ben boundun, and felden doun; but we han rise, and ben reisid.
10Lord, make thou saaf the kyng; and here thou vs in the dai in which we inwardli clepen thee.
Psalms 19
1The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
2Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge.
3There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard.
4Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of the world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,
5Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race.
6His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends of it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
7The law of the Lord is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple.
8The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
9The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.
10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.
11Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.
12Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults.
13Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression.
14Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.
Understanding Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version in Psalms 19
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 19:1
"The title of the nyntenthe salm. To victorie, the salm of Dauid."
"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork."
