Psalms 148 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Psalms 148
1Alleluia. Praise the Lord from the heavens. Praise him on the heights.
2Praise him, all his Angels. Praise him, all his hosts.
3Praise him, sun and moon. Praise him, all stars and light.
4Praise him, heavens of the heavens. And let all the waters that are above the heavens
5praise the name of the Lord. For he spoke, and they became. He commanded, and they were created.
6He has stationed them in eternity, and for age after age. He has established a precept, and it will not pass away.
7Praise the Lord from the earth: you dragons and all deep places,
8fire, hail, snow, ice, windstorms, which do his word,
9mountains and all hills, fruitful trees and all cedars,
10wild beasts and all cattle, serpents and feathered flying things,
11kings of the earth and all peoples, leaders and all judges of the earth,
12young men and virgins. Let the older men with the younger men, praise the name of the Lord.
13For his name alone is exalted.
14Confession of him is beyond heaven and earth, and he has exalted the horn of his people. A hymn to all his holy ones, to the sons of Israel, to a people close to him. Alleluia.
Psalms 148
1Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise ye him in the high places.
2Praise ye him, all his angels, praise ye him, all his hosts.
3Praise ye him, O sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars and light.
4Praise him, ye heavens of heavens: and let all the waters that are above the heavens
5Praise the name of the Lord. For he spoke, and they were made: he commanded, and they were created.
6He hath established them for ever, and for ages of ages: he hath made a decree, and it shall not pass away.
7Praise the Lord from the earth, ye dragons, and all ye deeps:
8Fire, hail, snow, ice, stormy winds, which fulfil his word:
9Mountains and all hills, fruitful trees and all cedars:
10Beasts and all cattle: serpents and feathered fowls:
11Kings of the earth and all people: princes and all judges of the earth:
12Young men and maidens: let the old with the younger, praise the name of the Lord:
13For his name alone is exalted.
14The praise of him is above heaven and earth: and he hath exalted the horn of his people. A hymn to all his saints to the children of Israel, a people approaching to him. Alleluia.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Psalms 148
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 148:1
"Alleluia. Praise the Lord from the heavens. Praise him on the heights."
"Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise ye him in the high places."
