Psalms 135 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Psalms 135
1Alleluia. Confess to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy is eternal.
2Confess to the God of gods, for his mercy is eternal.
3Confess to the Lord of lords, for his mercy is eternal.
4He alone performs great miracles, for his mercy is eternal.
5He made the heavens with understanding, for his mercy is eternal.
6He established the earth above the waters, for his mercy is eternal.
7He made the great lights, for his mercy is eternal:
8the sun to rule the day, for his mercy is eternal:
9the moon and the stars to rule the night, for his mercy is eternal.
10He struck Egypt along with their first-born, for his mercy is eternal.
11He led Israel away from their midst, for his mercy is eternal:
12with a powerful hand and an outstretched arm, for his mercy is eternal.
13He divided the Red Sea into separate parts, for his mercy is eternal.
14And he led out Israel through the middle of it, for his mercy is eternal.
15And he shook off Pharaoh and his army in the Red Sea, for his mercy is eternal.
16He led his people through the desert, for his mercy is eternal.
17He has struck great kings, for his mercy is eternal.
18And he has slaughtered strong kings, for his mercy is eternal:
19Sihon, king of the Amorites, for his mercy is eternal:
20and Og, king of Bashan, for his mercy is eternal.
21And he granted their land as an inheritance, for his mercy is eternal:
22as an inheritance for his servant Israel, for his mercy is eternal.
23For he was mindful of us in our humiliation, for his mercy is eternal.
24And he redeemed us from our enemies, for his mercy is eternal.
25He gives food to all flesh, for his mercy is eternal.
26Confess to the God of heaven, for his mercy is eternal.
27Confess to the Lord of lords, for his mercy is eternal.
Psalms 135
1Alleluia. Praise the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2Praise ye the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
3Praise ye the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
4Who alone doth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
5Who made the heavens in understanding: for his mercy endureth for ever.
6Who established the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
7Who made the great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever.
8The sun to rule the day: for his mercy endureth for ever.
9The moon and the stars to rule the night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
10Who smote Egypt with their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever.
11Who brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever.
12With a mighty hand and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.
13Who divided the Red Sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever.
14And brought out Israel through the midst thereof: for his mercy endureth for ever.
15And overthrew Pharao and his host in the Red Sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.
16Who led his people through the desert: for his mercy endureth for ever.
17Who smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever.
18And slew strong kings: for his mercy endureth for ever.
19Sehon king of the Amorrhites: for his mercy endureth for ever.
20And Og king of Basan: for his mercy endureth for ever.
21And he gave their land for an inheritance: for his mercy endureth for ever.
22For an inheritance to his servant Israel: for his mercy endureth for ever.
23For he was mindful of us in our affliction: for his mercy endureth for ever.
24And he redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.
25Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.
26Give glory to the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.
27Give glory to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Psalms 135
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 135:16
"He led his people through the desert, for his mercy is eternal."
"Who led his people through the desert: for his mercy endureth for ever."
