Psalms 149 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Psalms 149
1Alleluia. Sing to the Lord a new song. His praise is in the Church of the saints.
2Let Israel rejoice in him who made them, and let the sons of Zion exult in their king.
3Let them praise his name in chorus. Let them sing psalms to him with the timbrel and the psaltery.
4For the Lord is well pleased with his people, and he will exalt the meek unto salvation.
5The saints will exult in glory. They will rejoice upon their couches.
6The exultations of God will be in their throat, and two-edged swords will be in their hands:
7to obtain vindication among the nations, chastisements among the peoples,
8to bind their kings with shackles and their nobles with manacles of iron,
9to obtain judgment over them, as it has been written. This is glory for all his saints. Alleluia.
Psalms 149
1Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: let his praise be in the church of the saints.
2Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: and let the children of Sion be joyful in their king.
3Let them praise his name in choir: let them sing to him with the timbrel and the psaltery.
4For the Lord is well pleased with his people: and he will exalt the meek unto salvation.
5The saints shall rejoice in glory: they shall be joyful in their beds.
6The high praises of God shall be in their mouth: and two-edged swords in their hands:
7To execute vengeance upon the nations, chastisements among the people:
8To bind their kings with fetters, and their nobles with manacles of iron.
9To execute upon them the judgment that is written: this glory is to all his saints. Alleluia.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Psalms 149
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 149:1
"Alleluia. Sing to the Lord a new song. His praise is in the Church of the saints."
"Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: let his praise be in the church of the saints."
