Psalms 39 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Psalms 39
1Unto the end. A Psalm of David himself.
2I have waited expectantly for the Lord, and he was attentive to me.
3And he heard my prayers and he led me out of the pit of misery and the quagmire. And he stationed my feet upon a rock, and he directed my steps.
4And he sent a new canticle into my mouth, a song to our God. Many will see, and they will fear; and they will hope in the Lord.
5Blessed is the man whose hope is in the name of the Lord, and who has no respect for vanities and absurd falsehoods.
6You have accomplished your many wonders, O Lord my God, and there is no one similar to you in your thoughts. I have announced and I have spoken: they are multiplied beyond number.
7Sacrifice and oblation, you did not want. But you have perfected ears for me. Holocaust and sin offering, you did not require.
8Then I said, “Behold, I draw near.” At the head of the book, it has been written of me:
9that I should do your will. My God, I have willed it. And your law is in the midst of my heart.
10I have announced your justice in a great Church: behold, I will not restrain my lips. O Lord, you have known it.
11I have not concealed your justice within my heart. I have spoken your truth and your salvation. I have not concealed your mercy and your truth from a great assembly.
12O Lord, do not take your tender mercies far from me. Your mercy and your truth ever sustain me.
13For evils without number have surrounded me. My iniquities have taken hold of me, and I was not able to see. They have been multiplied beyond the hairs of my head. And my heart has forsaken me.
14Be pleased, O Lord, to rescue me. Look down, O Lord, to help me.
15Let them together be confounded and awed, who seek after my soul to steal it away. Let them be turned back and be in awe, who wish evils upon me.
16Let them bear their confusion all at once, who say to me, “Well, well.”
17Let all who seek you exult and rejoice over you. And let those who love your salvation always say, “May the Lord be magnified.”
18But I am a beggar and poor. The Lord has been concerned about me. You are my helper and my protector. My God, do not delay.
Psalms 39
1Unto the end, a psalm for David himself.
2With expectation I have waited for the Lord, and he was attentive to me.
3And he heard my prayers, and brought me out of the pit of misery and the mire of dregs. And he set my feet upon a rock, and directed my steps.
4And he put a new canticle into my mouth, a song to our God. Many shall see, and shall fear: and they shall hope in the Lord.
5Blessed is the man whose trust is in the name of the Lord; and who hath not had regard to vanities, and lying follies.
6Thou hast multiplied thy wonderful works, O Lord my God: and in thy thoughts there is no one like to thee. I have declared and I have spoken they are multiplied above number.
7Sacrifice and oblation thou didst not desire; but thou hast pierced ears for me. Burnt offering and sin offering thou didst not require:
8Then said I, Behold I come. In the head of the book it is written of me
9That I should do thy will: O my God, I have desired it, and thy law in the midst of my heart.
10I have declared thy justice in a great church, lo, I will not restrain my lips: O Lord, thou knowest it.
11I have not hid thy justice within my heart: I have declared thy truth and thy salvation. I have not concealed thy mercy and thy truth from a great council.
12Withhold not thou, O Lord, thy tender mercies from me: thy mercy and thy truth have always upheld me.
13For evils without number have surrounded me; my iniquities have overtaken me, and I was not able to see. They are multiplied above the hairs of my head: and my heart hath forsaken me.
14Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me. Look down, O Lord, to help me.
15Let them be confounded and ashamed together, that seek after my soul to take it away. Let them be turned backward and be ashamed that desire evils to me.
16Let them immediately bear their confusion, that say to me: 'Tis well, 'tis well.
17Let all that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love thy salvation say always: The Lord be magnified.
18But I am a beggar and poor: the Lord is careful for me. Thou art my helper and my protector: O my God, be not slack.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Psalms 39
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 39:16
"Let them bear their confusion all at once, who say to me, “Well, well.”"
"Let them immediately bear their confusion, that say to me: 'Tis well, 'tis well."
