Psalms 128 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Psalms 128
1A Canticle in steps. They have often fought against me from my youth, let Israel now say:
2they have often fought against me from my youth, yet they could not prevail over me.
3The sinners have made fabrications behind my back. They have prolonged their iniquity.
4The just Lord will cut the necks of sinners.
5Let all those who hate Zion be confounded and turned backwards.
6Let them be like grass on the rooftops, which withers before it can be pulled up:
7with it, he who reaps does not fill his hand and he who gathers sheaves does not fill his bosom.
8And those who were passing by have not said to them: “The blessing of the Lord be upon you. We have blessed you in the name of the Lord.”
Psalms 128
1A gradual canticle. Often have they fought against me from my youth, let Israel now say.
2Often have they fought against me from my youth: but they could not prevail over me.
3The wicked have wrought upon my back: they have lengthened their iniquity.
4The Lord who is just will cut the necks of sinners:
5Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Sion.
6Let them be as grass upon the tops of houses: which withereth before it be plucked up:
7Who with the mower filleth not his hand: nor he that gathereth sheaves his bosom.
8And they that passed by have not said: The blessing of the Lord be upon you: we have blessed you in the name of the Lord.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Psalms 128
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 128:1
"A Canticle in steps. They have often fought against me from my youth, let Israel now say:"
"A gradual canticle. Often have they fought against me from my youth, let Israel now say."
