Psalms 62 Comparison: Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version
Psalms 62
1The titil of the two and sixtithe salm. `The salm of Dauid, `whanne he was in the desert of Judee.
2God, my God, Y wake to thee ful eerli. Mi soule thirstide to thee; my fleisch thirstide to thee ful many foold.
3In a lond forsakun with out wei, and with out water, so Y apperide to thee in hooli; that Y schulde se thi vertu, and thi glorie.
4For thi merci is betere than lyues; my lippis schulen herie thee.
5So Y schal blesse thee in my lijf; and in thi name Y schal reise myn hondis.
6Mi soule be fillid as with inner fatnesse and vttermere fatnesse; and my mouth schal herie with lippis of ful out ioiyng.
7So Y hadde mynde on thee on my bed, in morewtidis Y shal thenke of thee;
8for thou were myn helpere. And in the keueryng of thi wyngis Y schal make `ful out ioye, my soule cleuede after thee;
9thi riythond took me vp.
10Forsothe thei souyten in veyn my lijf, thei schulen entre in to the lower thingis of erthe;
11thei schulen be bitakun in to the hondis of swerd, thei schulen be maad the partis of foxis.
12But the king schal be glad in God; and alle men schulen be preysid that sweren in hym, for the mouth of hem, that speken wickid thingis, is stoppid.
Psalms 62
1Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation.
2He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.
3How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence.
4They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah.
5My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him.
6He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved.
7In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God.
8Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.
9Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be laid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity.
10Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, set not your heart upon them.
11God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God.
12Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.
Understanding Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version in Psalms 62
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 62:1
"The titil of the two and sixtithe salm. `The salm of Dauid, `whanne he was in the desert of Judee."
"Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation."
