Psalms 137 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Psalms 137
1Of David himself. O Lord, I will confess to you with my whole heart, for you have heard the words of my mouth. I will sing psalms to you in the sight of the Angels.
2I will adore before your holy temple, and I will confess your name: it is above your mercy and your truth. For you have magnified your holy name above all.
3On whatever day that I will call upon you: hear me. You will multiply virtue in my soul.
4May all the kings of the earth confess to you, O Lord. For they have heard all the words of your mouth.
5And let them sing in accordance with the ways of the Lord. For great is the glory of the Lord.
6For the Lord is exalted, and he looks with favor on the humble. But the lofty he knows from a distance.
7If I wander into the midst of tribulation, you will revive me. For you extended your hand against the wrath of my enemies. And your right hand has accomplished my salvation.
8The Lord will provide retribution on my behalf. O Lord, your mercy is forever. Do not disdain the works of your hands.
Psalms 137
1For David himself. I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart: for thou hast heard the words of my mouth. I will sing praise to thee in the sight of the angels:
2I will worship towards thy holy temple, and I will give glory to thy name. For thy mercy, and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy holy name above all.
3In what day soever I shall call upon thee, hear me: thou shalt multiply strength in my soul.
4May all the kings of the earth give glory to thee: for they have heard all the words of thy mouth.
5And let them sing in the ways of the Lord: for great is the glory of the Lord.
6For the Lord is high, and looketh on the low: and the high he knoweth afar off.
7If I shall walk in the midst of tribulation, thou wilt quicken me: and thou hast stretched forth thy hand against the wrath of my enemies: and thy right hand hath saved me.
8The Lord will repay for me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: O despise not the works of thy hands.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Psalms 137
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 137:1
"Of David himself. O Lord, I will confess to you with my whole heart, for you have heard the words of my mouth. I will sing psalms to you in the sight of the Angels."
"For David himself. I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart: for thou hast heard the words of my mouth. I will sing praise to thee in the sight of the angels:"
