Psalms 29 Comparison: Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version
Psalms 29
1The title of the nyne and twentithe salm. The salm of song, for the halewyng of the hows of Dauid.
2Lord, Y schal enhaunse thee, for thou hast vp take me; and thou delitidist not myn enemyes on me.
3Mi Lord God, Y criede to thee; and thou madist me hool.
4Lord, thou leddist out my soule fro helle; thou sauedist me fro hem that goen doun into the lake.
5Ye seyntis of the Lord, synge to the Lord; and knowleche ye to the mynde of his hoolynesse.
6For ire is in his indignacioun; and lijf is in his wille. Wepyng schal dwelle at euentid; and gladnesse at the morewtid.
7Forsothe Y seide in my plentee; Y schal not be moued with outen ende.
8Lord, in thi wille; thou hast youe vertu to my fairnesse. Thou turnedist awei thi face fro me; and Y am maad disturblid.
9Lord, Y schal crye to thee; and Y schal preye to my God.
10What profit is in my blood; while Y go doun in to corrupcioun? Whether dust schal knouleche to thee; ethir schal telle thi treuthe?
11The Lord herde, and hadde merci on me; the Lord is maad myn helpere.
12Thou hast turned my weilyng in to ioye to me; thou hast to-rent my sak, and hast cumpassid me with gladnesse.
13That my glorie synge to thee, and Y be not compunct; my Lord God, Y schal knouleche to thee with outen ende.
Psalms 29
1Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
2Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.
3The voice of the Lord is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the Lord is upon many waters.
4The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty.
5The voice of the Lord breaketh the cedars; yea, the Lord breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.
6He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.
7The voice of the Lord divideth the flames of fire.
8The voice of the Lord shaketh the wilderness; the Lord shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.
9The voice of the Lord maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.
10The Lord sitteth upon the flood; yea, the Lord sitteth King for ever.
11The Lord will give strength unto his people; the Lord will bless his people with peace.
Understanding Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version in Psalms 29
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 29:1
"The title of the nyne and twentithe salm. The salm of song, for the halewyng of the hows of Dauid."
"Give unto the Lord, O ye mighty, give unto the Lord glory and strength."
