Psalms 123 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Psalms 123
1A Canticle in steps. If the Lord had not been with us, let Israel now say it:
2if the Lord had not been with us, when men rose up against us,
3perhaps they would have swallowed us alive. When their fury was enraged against us,
4perhaps the waters would have engulfed us.
5Our soul has passed through a torrent. Perhaps, our soul had even passed through intolerable water.
6Blessed is the Lord, who has not given us into the harm of their teeth.
7Our soul has been snatched away like a sparrow from the snare of the hunters. The snare has been broken, and we have been freed.
8Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Psalms 123
1A gradual canticle. If it had not been that the Lord was with us, let Israel now say:
2If it had not been that the Lord was with us, When men rose up against us,
3Perhaps they had swallowed us up alive. When their fury was enkindled against us,
4Perhaps the waters had swallowed us up.
5Our soul hath passed through a torrent: perhaps our soul had passed through a water insupportable.
6Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us to be a prey to their teeth.
7Our soul hath been delivered as a sparrow out of the snare of the fowlers. The snare is broken, and we are delivered.
8Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Psalms 123
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 123:1
"A Canticle in steps. If the Lord had not been with us, let Israel now say it:"
"A gradual canticle. If it had not been that the Lord was with us, let Israel now say:"
