Psalms 20 Comparison: Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version
Psalms 20
1The title of the twentithe salm. To victorie, the salm of Dauid.
2Lord, the kyng schal be glad in thi vertu; and he schal ful out haue ioye greetli on thin helthe.
3Thou hast youe to hym the desire of his herte; and thou hast not defraudid hym of the wille of hise lippis.
4For thou hast bifor come hym in the blessyngis of swetnesse; thou hast set on his heed a coroun of preciouse stoon.
5He axide of thee lijf, and thou yauest to hym; the lengthe of daies in to the world, `and in to the world of world.
6His glorie is greet in thin helthe; thou schalt putte glorie, and greet fayrnesse on hym.
7For thou schalt yyue hym in to blessing in to the world of world; thou schalt make hym glad in ioye with thi cheer.
8For the kyng hopith in the Lord; and in the merci of the hiyeste he schal not be moued.
9Thyn hond be foundun to alle thin enemyes; thi riythond fynde alle hem that haten thee.
10Thou schalt putte hem as a furneis of fier in the tyme of thi cheer; the Lord schal disturble hem in his ire, and fier schal deuoure hem.
11Thou schalt leese the fruyt of hem fro erthe; and `thou schalt leese the seed of hem fro the sones of men.
12For thei bowiden yuels ayens thee; thei thouyten counseils, whiche thei myyten not stablische.
13For thou schalt putte hem abac; in thi relifs thou schalt make redi the cheer of hem.
14Lord, be thou enhaunsid in thi vertu; we schulen synge, and seie opinly thi vertues.
Psalms 20
1The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;
2Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;
3Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.
4Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.
5We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the Lord fulfil all thy petitions.
6Now know I that the Lord saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.
7Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.
8They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.
9Save, Lord: let the king hear us when we call.
Understanding Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version in Psalms 20
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 20:1
"The title of the twentithe salm. To victorie, the salm of Dauid."
"The Lord hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;"
