Psalms 61 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Psalms 61
1Unto the end. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.
2Will my soul not be subject to God? For from him is my salvation.
3Yes, he himself is my God and my salvation. He is my supporter; I will be moved no more.
4How is it that you rush against a man? Every one of you puts to death, as if you were pulling down a ruined wall, leaning over and falling apart.
5So, truly, they intended to reject my price. I ran in thirst. They blessed with their mouth and cursed with their heart.
6Yet, truly, my soul will be subject to God. For from him is my patience.
7For he is my God and my Savior. He is my helper; I will not be expelled.
8In God is my salvation and my glory. He is the God of my help, and my hope is in God.
9All peoples gathered together: trust in him. Pour out your hearts in his sight. God is our helper for eternity.
10So, truly, the sons of men are untrustworthy. The sons of men are liars in the scales, so that, by emptiness, they may deceive among themselves.
11Do not trust in iniquity, and do not desire plunder. If riches flow toward you, do not be willing to set your heart on them.
12God has spoken once. I have heard two things: that power belongs to God,
13and that mercy belongs to you, O Lord. For you will repay each one according to his works.
Psalms 61
1Unto the end, for Idithun, a psalm of David.
2Shall not my soul be subject to God? for from him is my salvation.
3For he is my God and my saviour: he is my protector, I shall be moved no more.
4How long do you rush in upon a man? you all kill, as if you were thrusting down a leaning wall, and a tottering fence.
5But they have thought to cast away my price; I ran in thirst: they blessed with their mouth, but cursed with their heart.
6But be thou, O my soul, subject to God: for from him is my patience.
7For he is my God and my saviour: he is my helper, I shall not be moved.
8In God is my salvation and my glory: he is the God of my help, and my hope is in God.
9Trust in him, all ye congregation of people: pour out your hearts before him. God is our helper for ever.
10But vain are the sons of men, the sons of men are liars in the balances: that by vanity they may together deceive.
11Trust not in iniquity, and covet not robberies: if riches abound, set not your heart upon them.
12God hath spoken once, these two things have I heard, that power belongeth to God,
13And mercy to thee, O Lord; for thou wilt render to every man according to his works.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Psalms 61
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 61:1
"Unto the end. For Jeduthun. A Psalm of David."
"Unto the end, for Idithun, a psalm of David."
