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

1A Psalm of David. Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, 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 His name; worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness.

Classic

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

Modern

3The voice of the LORD is over the waters; the God of glory thunders; the LORD is heard over 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 voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is majestic.

Classic

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

Modern

5The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD shatters the cedars of Lebanon.

Classic

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

Modern

6He makes Lebanon skip like a calf, 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 voice of the LORD strikes with flames of fire.

Classic

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

Modern

8The voice of the LORD 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 voice of the LORD twists the oaks and strips the forests bare. And in His temple all cry, “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 sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD is enthroned as King forever.

Classic

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

Modern

11The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses 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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