Psalms 46 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Psalms 46
1Unto the end. A Psalm for the sons of Korah.
2All nations, clap your hands. Shout joyfully to God with a voice of exultation.
3For the Lord is exalted and terrible: a great King over all the earth.
4He has subjected the peoples to us and subdued the nations under our feet.
5He has chosen us for his inheritance: the splendor of Jacob, whom he has loved.
6God ascends with jubilation, and the Lord with the voice of the trumpet.
7Sing psalms to our God, sing psalms. Sing psalms to our King, sing psalms.
8For God is the King of all the earth. Sing psalms wisely.
9God will reign over the peoples. God sits upon his holy throne.
10The leaders of the peoples have been gathered together by the God of Abraham. For the strong gods of the earth have been exceedingly exalted.
Psalms 46
1Unto the end, for the sons of Core.
2O clap your hands, all ye nations: shout unto God with the voice of joy,
3For the Lord is high, terrible: a great king over all the earth.
4He hath subdued the people under us; and the nations under our feet.
5He hath chosen for us his inheritance, the beauty of Jacob which he hath loved.
6God is ascended with jubilee, and the Lord with the sound of trumpet.
7Sing praises to our God, sing ye: sing praises to our king, sing ye.
8For God is the king of all the earth: sing ye wisely.
9God shall reign over the nations: God sitteth on his holy throne.
10The princes of the people are gathered together, with the God of Abraham: for the strong gods of the earth are exceedingly exalted.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Psalms 46
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 46:1
"Unto the end. A Psalm for the sons of Korah."
"Unto the end, for the sons of Core."
