Psalms 23 Comparison: Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version
Psalms 23
1The title of the `thre and twentithe salm. The song of Dauid. The erthe and the fulnesse therof is `the Lordis; the world, and alle that dwellen therynne `is the Lordis.
2For he foundide it on the sees; and made it redi on floodis.
3Who schal stie in to the hil of the Lord; ethir who schal stonde in the hooli place of hym?
4The innocent in hondis, and in cleene herte; whiche took not his soule in veyn, nether swoor in gile to his neiybore.
5`This man schal take blessyng of the Lord; and mercy of God his helthe.
6This is the generacioun of men sekynge hym; of men sekynge the face of God of Jacob.
7Ye princes, take vp youre yatis, and ye euerelastynge yatis, be reisid; and the kyng of glorie schal entre.
8Who is this kyng of glorie? the Lord strong and myyti, the Lord myyti in batel.
9Ye princes, take vp youre yatis, and ye euerlastynge yatis, be reisid; and the kyng of glorie schal entre.
10Who is this kyng of glorie? the Lord of vertues, he is the kyng of glorie.
Psalms 23
1The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.
4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Understanding Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version in Psalms 23
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 23:1
"The title of the `thre and twentithe salm. The song of Dauid. The erthe and the fulnesse therof is `the Lordis; the world, and alle that dwellen therynne `is the Lordis."
"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."
