Psalms 121 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Psalms 121
1A Canticle in steps. I rejoiced in the things that were said to me: “We shall go into the house of the Lord.”
2Our feet were standing in your courts, O Jerusalem.
3Jerusalem has been built as a city, whose participation is unto itself.
4For to that place, the tribes ascended, the tribes of the Lord: the testimony of Israel, to confess to the name of the Lord.
5For in that place, seats have sat down in judgment, seats above the house of David.
6Petition for the things that are for the peace of Jerusalem, and for abundance for those who love you.
7Let peace be in your virtue, and abundance in your towers.
8For the sake of my brothers and my neighbors, I spoke peace about you.
9For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, I sought good things for you.
Psalms 121
1A gradual canticle. I rejoiced at the things that were said to me: We shall go into the house of the Lord.
2Our feet were standing in thy courts, O Jerusalem.
3Jerusalem, which is built as a city, which is compact together.
4For thither did the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord: the testimony of Israel, to praise the name of the Lord.
5Because their seats have sat in judgment, seats upon the house of David.
6Pray ye for the things that are for the peace of Jerusalem: and abundance for them that love thee.
7Let peace be in thy strength: and abundance in thy towers.
8For the sake of my brethren, and of my neighbours, I spoke peace of thee.
9Because of the house of the Lord our God, I have sought good things for thee.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Psalms 121
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 121:1
"A Canticle in steps. I rejoiced in the things that were said to me: “We shall go into the house of the Lord.”"
"A gradual canticle. I rejoiced at the things that were said to me: We shall go into the house of the Lord."
