Psalms 6 Comparison: Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version
Psalms 6
1The title of the sixte salm. To the ouercomere in salmes, the salm of Dauid, `on the eiythe.
2Lord, repreue thou not me in thi stronge veniaunce; nether chastice thou me in thin ire.
3Lord, haue thou merci on me, for Y am sijk; Lord, make thou me hool, for alle my boonys ben troblid.
4And my soule is troblid greetli; but thou, Lord, hou long?
5Lord, be thou conuertid, and delyuere my soule; make thou me saaf, for thi merci.
6For noon is in deeth, which is myndful of thee; but in helle who schal knouleche to thee?
7I traueilide in my weilyng, Y schal waische my bed bi ech nyyt; Y schal moiste, `ether make weet, my bedstre with my teeris.
8Myn iye is disturblid of woodnesse; Y waxe eld among alle myn enemyes.
9Alle ye that worchen wickidnesse, departe fro me; for the Lord hath herd the vois of my wepyng.
10The Lord hath herd my bisechyng; the Lord hath resseyued my preier.
11Alle my enemyes be aschamed, and be disturblid greetli; be thei turned togidere, and be thei aschamed ful swiftli.
Psalms 6
1O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
2Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed.
3My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O Lord, how long?
4Return, O Lord, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies’ sake.
5For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?
6I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears.
7Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.
8Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the Lord hath heard the voice of my weeping.
9The Lord hath heard my supplication; the Lord will receive my prayer.
10Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly.
Understanding Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version in Psalms 6
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 6:1
"The title of the sixte salm. To the ouercomere in salmes, the salm of Dauid, `on the eiythe."
"O Lord, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure."
