Psalms 66 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Psalms 66
1Unto the end. With hymns, a Canticle Psalm of David.
2May God have mercy on us and bless us. May he shine his countenance upon us, and may he have mercy on us.
3So may we know your way upon the earth, your salvation among all nations.
4Let the peoples confess to you, O God. Let all the peoples confess to you.
5May the nations rejoice and exult. For you judge the peoples with equity, and you direct the nations on earth.
6Let the peoples confess to you, O God. Let all the peoples confess to you.
7The earth has provided her fruit. May God, our God, bless us.
8May God bless us, and may all the ends of the earth fear him.
Psalms 66
1Unto the end, in hymns, a psalm of a canticle for David.
2May God have mercy on us, and bless us: may he cause the light of his countenance to shine upon us, and may he have mercy on us.
3That we may know thy way upon earth: thy salvation in all nations.
4Let people confess to thee, O God: let all people give praise to thee.
5Let the nations be glad and rejoice: for thou judgest the people with justice, and directest the nations upon earth.
6Let the people, O God, confess to thee: let all the people give praise to thee:
7The earth hath yielded her fruit. May God, our God bless us,
8May God bless us: and all the ends of the earth fear him.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Psalms 66
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 66:1
"Unto the end. With hymns, a Canticle Psalm of David."
"Unto the end, in hymns, a psalm of a canticle for David."
