Psalms 115 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Psalms 115
1Alleluia. I had confidence, because of what I was saying, but then I was greatly humbled.
2I said in my excess, “Every man is a liar.”
3What shall I repay to the Lord, for all the things that he has repaid to me?
4I will take up the cup of salvation, and I will call upon the name of the Lord.
5I will repay my vows to the Lord, in the sight of all his people.
6Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his holy ones.
7O Lord, because I am your servant, your servant and the son of your handmaid, you have broken my bonds.
8I will sacrifice to you the sacrifice of praise, and I will invoke the name of the Lord.
9I will repay my vows to the Lord in the sight of all his people,
10in the courts of the house of the Lord, in your midst, O Jerusalem.
Psalms 115
1I have believed, therefore have I spoken; but I have been humbled exceedingly.
2I said in my excess: Every man is a liar.
3What shall I render to the Lord, for all the things that he hath rendered to me?
4I will take the chalice of salvation; and I will call upon the name of the Lord.
5I will pay my vows to the Lord before all his people:
6Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
7O Lord, for I am thy servant: I am thy servant, and the son of thy handmaid. Thou hast broken my bonds:
8I will sacrifice to thee the sacrifice of praise, and I will call upon the name of the Lord.
9I will pay my vows to the Lord in the sight of all his people:
10In the courts of the house of the Lord, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Psalms 115
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 115:1
"Alleluia. I had confidence, because of what I was saying, but then I was greatly humbled."
"I have believed, therefore have I spoken; but I have been humbled exceedingly."
