Psalms 96 Comparison: Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version
Psalms 96
1The sixe and nyntithe salm. The Lord hath regned, the erthe make ful out ioye; many ilis be glad.
2Cloude and derknesse in his cumpas; riytfulnesse and doom is amending of his seete.
3Fier schal go bifore him; and schal enflawme hise enemyes in cumpas.
4Hise leitis schyneden to the world; the erthe siy, and was moued.
5Hillis as wax fletiden doun fro the face of the Lord; al erthe fro the face of the Lord.
6Heuenes telden his riytfulnesse; and alle puplis sien his glorie.
7Alle that worschipen sculptilis be schent, and thei that han glorie in her symelacris; alle ye aungels of the Lord, worschipe him.
8Sion herde, and was glad, and the douytris of Juda maden ful out ioye; for `thi domes, Lord.
9For thou, Lord, art the hiyeste on al erthe; thou art greetli enhaunsid ouere alle goddis.
10Ye that louen the Lord, hate yuel; the Lord kepith the soulis of hise seyntis; he schal delyuer hem fro the hond of the synner.
11Liyt is risun to the riytful man; and gladnesse to riytful men of herte.
12Juste men, be ye glad in the Lord; and knouleche ye to the mynde of his halewyng.
Psalms 96
1O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth.
2Sing unto the Lord, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day.
3Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people.
4For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.
5For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the Lord made the heavens.
6Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
7Give unto the Lord, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord glory and strength.
8Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come into his courts.
9O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth.
10Say among the heathen that the Lord reigneth: the world also shall be established that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously.
11Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.
12Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of the wood rejoice
13Before the Lord: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall judge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth.
Understanding Wycliffe Bible (1395) vs King James Version in Psalms 96
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 96:1
"The sixe and nyntithe salm. The Lord hath regned, the erthe make ful out ioye; many ilis be glad."
"O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth."
