Psalms 53 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Psalms 53
1Unto the end. In verses, the understanding of David,
2when the Ziphites had arrived and they said to Saul, “Has not David been hidden with us?”
3Save me, O God, by your name, and judge me in your virtue.
4O God, listen to my prayer. Pay attention to the words of my mouth.
5For strangers have risen up against me, and the strong have sought my soul. And they have not set God before their eyes.
6For behold, God is my helper, and the Lord is the protector of my soul.
7Turn back the evils upon my adversaries, and ruin them by your truth.
8I will freely sacrifice to you, and I will confess your name, O God, because it is good.
9For you have quickly rescued me from all tribulation, and my eye has looked down upon my enemies.
Psalms 53
1Unto the end, in verses, understanding for David.
2When the men of Ziph had come and said to Saul: Is not David hidden with us?
3Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me in thy strength.
4O God, hear my prayer: give ear to the words of my mouth.
5For strangers have risen up against me; and the mighty have sought after my soul: and they have not set God before their eyes.
6For behold God is my helper: and the Lord is the protector of my soul.
7Turn back the evils upon my enemies; and cut them off in thy truth.
8I will freely sacrifice to thee, and will give praise, O God, to thy name: because it is good:
9For thou hast delivered me out of all trouble: and my eye hath looked down upon my enemies.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Psalms 53
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 53:1
"Unto the end. In verses, the understanding of David,"
"Unto the end, in verses, understanding for David."
