Psalm 29, side by side

Two versions of the same chapter. Each row is one verse, so you can see how the wording changes.

Modern

1Ascribe to the LORD, you sons of the mighty, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.

Classic

1Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength.

Modern

2Ascribe to the LORD the glory due to his name. Worship the LORD in holy array.

Classic

2Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

Modern

3The LORD’s voice is on the waters. The God of glory thunders, even the LORD on many waters.

Classic

3The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LORD is upon many waters.

Modern

4The LORD’s voice is powerful. The LORD’s voice is full of majesty.

Classic

4The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty.

Modern

5The LORD’s voice breaks the cedars. Yes, the LORD breaks in pieces the cedars of Lebanon.

Classic

5The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the cedars of Lebanon.

Modern

6He makes them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young, wild ox.

Classic

6He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unicorn.

Modern

7The LORD’s voice strikes with flashes of lightning.

Classic

7The voice of the LORD divideth the flames of fire.

Modern

8The LORD’s voice shakes the wilderness. The LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh.

Classic

8The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness of Kadesh.

Modern

9The LORD’s voice makes the deer calve, and strips the forests bare. In his temple everything says, “Glory!”

Classic

9The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory.

Modern

10The LORD sat enthroned at the Flood. Yes, the LORD sits as King forever.

Classic

10The LORD sitteth upon the flood; yea, the LORD sitteth King for ever.

Modern

11The LORD will give strength to his people. The LORD will bless his people with peace.

Classic

11The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.

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