Psalms 53 Comparison: Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version
Psalms 53
1The title of the thre and fiftithe salm. To victorie in orguns, ether in salmes, the lernyng of Dauid,
2`whanne Zyfeys camen, and seiden to Saul, Whethir Dauid is not hid at vs?
3God, in thi name make thou me saaf; and in thi vertu deme thou me.
4God, here thou my preier; with eeris perseyue thou the wordis of my mouth.
5For aliens han rise ayens me, and stronge men souyten my lijf; and thei settiden not God bifor her siyt.
6For, lo! God helpith me; and the Lord is vptaker of my soule.
7Turne thou awei yuelis to myn enemyes; and leese thou hem in thi treuthe.
8Wilfuli Y schal make sacrifice to thee; and, Lord, Y schal knouleche to thi name, for it is good.
9For thou delyueridist me fro al tribulacioun; and myn iye dispiside on myn enemyes.
Psalms 53
1The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good.
2God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.
3Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
4Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread: they have not called upon God.
5There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God hath scattered the bones of him that encampeth against thee: thou hast put them to shame, because God hath despised them.
6Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
Understanding Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version in Psalms 53
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 53:1
"The title of the thre and fiftithe salm. To victorie in orguns, ether in salmes, the lernyng of Dauid,"
"The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have done abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good."
