Psalms 52 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Psalms 52
1Unto the end. For Mahalath: the thoughts of David. The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.”
2They were corrupted, and they became abominable with iniquities. There is no one who does good.
3God gazed down from heaven on the sons of men, to see if there were any who were considering or seeking God.
4All have gone astray; together they have become useless. There is no one who does good; there is not even one.
5Will they never learn: all those who work iniquity, who devour my people like a meal of bread?
6They have not called upon God. In that place, they have trembled in fear, where there was no fear. For God has scattered the bones of those who please men. They have been confounded, because God has spurned them.
7Who will grant from Zion the salvation of Israel? Jacob will exult, when God will convert the captivity of his people; and Israel will rejoice.
Psalms 52
1Unto the end, for Maeleth, understandings to David. The fool said in his heart: There is no God.
2They are corrupted, and become abominable in iniquities: there is none that doth good.
3God looked down from heaven on the children of men: to see if there were any that did understand, or did seek God.
4All have gone aside, they are become unprofitable together, there is none that doth good, no not one.
5Shall not all the workers of iniquity know, who eat up my people as they eat bread?
6They have not called upon God: there have they trembled for fear, where there was no fear. For God hath scattered the bones of them that please men: they have been confounded, because God hath despised them.
7Who will give out of Sion the salvation of Israel? when God shall bring back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Psalms 52
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 52:1
"Unto the end. For Mahalath: the thoughts of David. The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.”"
"Unto the end, for Maeleth, understandings to David. The fool said in his heart: There is no God."
