Psalms 57 Comparison: Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version
Psalms 57
1The title of the seuene and fiftithe salm. `In Ebreu thus, To victorie; `lese thou not the swete song, ether the semely salm, of Dauid. `In Jeroms translacioun thus, To the ouercomere, that thou lese not Dauid, meke and simple.
2Forsothe if ye speken riytfulnesse verili; ye sones of men, deme riytfuli.
3For in herte ye worchen wickidnesse in erthe; youre hondis maken redi vnriytfulnessis.
4Synneris weren maad aliens fro the wombe; thei erriden fro the wombe, thei spaken false thingis.
5Woodnesse is to hem, bi the licnesse of a serpent; as of a deef snake, and stoppynge hise eeris.
6Which schal not here the vois of charmeris; and of a venym makere charmynge wiseli.
7God schal al to-breke the teeth of hem in her mouth; the Lord schal breke togidere the greet teeth of liouns.
8Thei schulen come to nouyt, as water rennynge awei; he bente his bouwe, til thei ben maad sijk.
9As wexe that fletith awei, thei schulen be takun awei; fier felle aboue, and thei siyen not the sunne.
10Bifore that youre thornes vndurstoden the ramne; he swolewith hem so in ire, as lyuynge men.
11The iust man schal be glad, whanne he schal se veniaunce; he schal waische hise hondis in the blood of a synner.
12And a man schal seie treuli, For fruyt is to a iust man; treuli God is demynge hem in erthe.
Psalms 57
1Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.
2I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.
3He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.
4My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.
5Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.
6They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.
7My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.
8Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.
9I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.
10For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.
11Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.
Understanding Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version in Psalms 57
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 57:1
"The title of the seuene and fiftithe salm. `In Ebreu thus, To victorie; `lese thou not the swete song, ether the semely salm, of Dauid. `In Jeroms translacioun thus, To the ouercomere, that thou lese not Dauid, meke and simple."
"Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast."
