Psalms 31 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Psalms 31
1The understanding of David himself. Blessed are they whose iniquities have been forgiven and whose sins have been covered.
2Blessed is the man to whom the Lord has not imputed sin, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
3Because I was silent, my bones grew old, while still I cried out all day long.
4For, day and night, your hand was heavy upon me. I have been converted in my anguish, while still the thorn is piercing.
5I have acknowledged my offense to you, and I have not concealed my injustice. I said, “I will confess against myself, my injustice to the Lord,” and you forgave the impiety of my sin.
6For this, everyone who is holy will pray to you in due time. Yet truly, in a flood of many waters, they will not draw near to him.
7You are my refuge from the tribulation that has surrounded me. You are my exultation: rescue me from those who are surrounding me.
8I will give you understanding, and I will instruct you in this way, in which you will walk. I will fix my eyes upon you.
9Do not become like the horse and the mule, which have no understanding. Their jaws are constrained with bit and bridle, so as not to draw near to you.
10Many are the scourges of the sinner, but mercy will surround him that hopes in the Lord.
11Rejoice in the Lord and exult, you just ones, and glory, all you upright of heart.
Psalms 31
1To David himself, understanding. Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.
2Blessed is the man to whom the Lord hath not imputed sin, and in whose spirit there is no guile.
3Because I was silent my bones grew old; whilst I cried out all the day long.
4For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: I am turned in my anguish, whilst the thorn is fastened.
5I have acknowledged my sin to thee, and my injustice I have not concealed. I said I will confess against my self my injustice to the Lord: and thou hast forgiven the wickedness of my sin.
6For this shall every one that is holy pray to thee in a seasonable time. And yet in a flood of many waters, they shall not come nigh unto him.
7Thou art my refuge from the trouble which hath encompassed me: my joy, deliver me from them that surround me.
8I will give thee understanding, and I will instruct thee in this way, in which thou shalt go: I will fix my eyes upon thee.
9Do not become like the horse and the mule, who have no understanding. With bit and bridle bind fast their jaws, who come not near unto thee.
10Many are the scourges of the sinner, but mercy shall encompass him that hopeth in the Lord.
11Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, ye just, and glory, all ye right of heart.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Psalms 31
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 31:1
"The understanding of David himself. Blessed are they whose iniquities have been forgiven and whose sins have been covered."
"To David himself, understanding. Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered."
