Psalms 4 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Psalms 4
1In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David.
2When I called upon him, the God of my justice heeded me. In tribulation, you have enlarged me. Have mercy on me, and heed my prayer.
3Sons of men, how long will you be dull in heart, so that whatever you love is in vain, and whatever you seek is false? Pause
4And know this: the Lord has made wondrous his holy one. The Lord will heed me when I cry out to him.
5Be angry, and do not be willing to sin. The things that you say in your hearts: be sorry for them on your beds. Pause
6Offer the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord. Many say, “Who reveals to us what is good?”
7The light of your countenance, Lord, has been sealed upon us. You have given joy to my heart.
8By the fruit of their grain, wine, and oil, they have been multiplied.
9In peace itself, I will sleep and I will rest.
10For you, O Lord, have established me singularly in hope.
Psalms 4
1Unto the end, in verses. A psalm for David.
2When I called upon him, the God of my justice heard me: when I was in distress, thou hast enlarged me. Have mercy on me: and hear my prayer.
3O ye sons of men, how long will you be dull of heart? why do you love vanity, and seek after lying?
4Know ye also that the Lord hath made his holy one wonderful: the Lord will hear me when I shall cry unto him.
5Be ye angry, and sin not: the things you say in your hearts, be sorry for them upon your beds.
6Offer up the sacrifice of justice, and trust in the Lord: many say, Who sheweth us good things?
7The light of thy countenance, O Lord, is signed upon us: thou hast given gladness in my heart.
8By the fruit of their corn, their wine, and oil, they are multiplied:
9In peace in the self same I will sleep, and I will rest:
10For thou, O Lord, singularly hast settled me in hope.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Psalms 4
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 4:1
"In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David."
"Unto the end, in verses. A psalm for David."
