Psalms 11 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Psalms 11
1Unto the end. For the octave. A Psalm of David.
2Save me, O Lord, because holiness has passed away, because truths have been diminished, before the sons of men.
3They have been speaking emptiness, each one to his neighbor; they have been speaking with deceitful lips and a duplicitous heart.
4May the Lord scatter all deceitful lips, along with the tongue that speaks malice.
5They have said: “We will magnify our tongue; our lips belong to us. What is Lord to us?”
6Because of the misery of the destitute and the groaning of the poor, now I will arise, says the Lord. I will place him in safety. I will act faithfully toward him.
7The eloquence of the Lord is pure eloquence, silver tested by fire, purged from the earth, refined seven times.
8You, O Lord, will preserve us, and you will guard us from this generation into eternity.
9The impious wander aimlessly. According to your loftiness, you have multiplied the sons of men.
Psalms 11
1Unto the end: for the octave, a psalm for David.
2Save me, O Lord, for there is now no saint: truths are decayed from among the children of men.
3They have spoken vain things, every one to his neighbour: with deceitful lips, and with a double heart have they spoken.
4May the Lord destroy all deceitful lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud things.
5Who have said: We will magnify our tongue: our lips are our own: who is Lord over us?
6By reason of the misery of the needy, and the groans of the poor, now will I arise, saith the Lord. I will set him in safety: I will deal confidently in his regard.
7The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried by the fire, purged from the earth, refined seven times.
8Thou, O Lord, wilt preserve us: and keep us from this generation for ever.
9The wicked walk round about: according to thy highness, thou hast multiplied the children of men.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Psalms 11
Catholic Public Domain (CPDV)
Modern Catholic translation in the public domain with deuterocanonical books. Clear, contemporary English while preserving a formal tone. A strong option for Catholic reading plans and study.
Douay-Rheims (DRC)
Traditional Catholic English translation from the Latin Vulgate. Includes deuterocanonical books used in Catholic tradition. Best for readers who want a classic, historically influential Catholic Bible.
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Key Comparison: Psalms 11:1
"Unto the end. For the octave. A Psalm of David."
"Unto the end: for the octave, a psalm for David."
