Psalms 25 Comparison: Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version
Psalms 25
1The title of the fyue and twentithe salm. `To Dauid. Lord, deme thou me, for Y entride in myn innocens; and Y hopynge in the Lord schal not be made vnstidfast.
2Lord, preue thou me, and asaie me; brenne thou my reynes, and myn herte.
3For whi thi merci is bifor myn iyen; and Y pleside in thi treuthe.
4I sat not with the counsel of vanyte; and Y schal not entre with men doynge wickid thingis.
5I hatide the chirche of yuele men; and Y schal not sitte with wickid men.
6I schal waische myn hondis among innocentis; and, Lord, Y schal cumpasse thin auter.
7That Y here the vois of heriyng; and that Y telle out alle thi merueils.
8Lord, Y haue loued the fairnesse of thin hows; and the place of the dwellyng of thi glorie.
9God, leese thou not my soule with vnfeithful men; and my lijf with men of bloodis.
10In whose hondis wyckidnessis ben; the riythond of hem is fillid with yiftis.
11But Y entride in myn innocens; ayenbie thou me, and haue merci on me.
12Mi foot stood in riytfulnesse; Lord, Y schal blesse thee in chirchis.
Psalms 25
1Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
2O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.
3Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.
4Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.
5Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
6Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old.
7Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O Lord.
8Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.
9The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
10All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
11For thy name’s sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.
12What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.
13His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.
14The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.
15Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.
16Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.
17The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.
18Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins.
19Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.
20O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.
21Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.
22Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.
Understanding Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version in Psalms 25
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 25:1
"The title of the fyue and twentithe salm. `To Dauid. Lord, deme thou me, for Y entride in myn innocens; and Y hopynge in the Lord schal not be made vnstidfast."
"Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul."
