Psalms 23 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Psalms 23
1For the First Sabbath. A Psalm of David. The earth and all its fullness belong to the Lord: the whole world and all that dwells in it.
2For he has founded it upon the seas, and he has prepared it upon the rivers.
3Who will ascend to the mountain of the Lord? And who will stand in his holy place?
4The innocent of hands and the clean of heart, who has not received his soul in vain, nor sworn deceitfully to his neighbor.
5He will receive a blessing from the Lord, and mercy from God, his Savior.
6This is the generation that seeks him, that seeks the face of the God of Jacob.
7Lift up your gates, you princes, and be lifted up, eternal gates. And the King of Glory shall enter.
8Who is this King of Glory? The Lord who is strong and powerful; the Lord powerful in battle.
9Lift up your gates, you princes, and be lifted up, eternal gates. And the King of Glory shall enter.
10Who is this King of Glory? The Lord of virtue. He himself is the King of Glory.
Psalms 23
1On the first day of the week, a psalm for David. The earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof: the world, and all they that dwell therein.
2For he hath founded it upon the seas; and hath prepared it upon the rivers.
3Who shall ascend into the mountain of the Lord: or who shall stand in his holy place?
4The innocent in hands, and clean of heart, who hath not taken his soul in vain, nor sworn deceitfully to his neighbour.
5He shall receive a blessing from the Lord, and mercy from God his Saviour.
6This is the generation of them that seek him, of them that seek the face of the God of Jacob.
7Lift up your gates, O ye princes, and be ye lifted up, O eternal gates: and the King of Glory shall enter in.
8Who is this King of Glory? the Lord who is strong and mighty: the Lord mighty in battle.
9Lift up your gates, O ye princes, and be ye lifted up, O eternal gates: and the King of Glory shall enter in.
10Who is this King of Glory? the Lord of hosts, he is the King of Glory.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Psalms 23
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 23:1
"For the First Sabbath. A Psalm of David. The earth and all its fullness belong to the Lord: the whole world and all that dwells in it."
"On the first day of the week, a psalm for David. The earth is the Lord's and the fulness thereof: the world, and all they that dwell therein."
