Psalms 81 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Psalms 81
1A Psalm of Asaph. God has stood in the synagogue of gods, but, in their midst, he decides between gods.
2How long will you judge unjustly and favor the faces of sinners?
3Judge for the indigent and the orphan. Do justice to the humble and the poor.
4Rescue the poor, and free the needy from the hand of the sinner.
5They did not know and did not understand. They wander in darkness. All the foundations of the earth will be moved.
6I said: You are gods, and all of you are sons of the Most High.
7But you will die like men, and you will fall just like one of the princes.
8Rise up, O God. Judge the earth. For you will inherit it with all the nations.
Psalms 81
1A psalm for Asaph. God hath stood in the congregation of gods: and being in the midst of them he judgeth gods.
2How long will you judge unjustly: and accept the persons of the wicked?
3Judge for the needy and fatherless: do justice to the humble and the poor.
4Rescue the poor; and deliver the needy out of the hand of the sinner.
5They have not known nor understood: they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth shall be moved.
6I have said: You are gods and all of you the sons of the most High.
7But you like men shall die: and shall fall like one of the princes.
8Arise, O God, judge thou the earth: for thou shalt inherit among all the nations.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Psalms 81
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 81:1
"A Psalm of Asaph. God has stood in the synagogue of gods, but, in their midst, he decides between gods."
"A psalm for Asaph. God hath stood in the congregation of gods: and being in the midst of them he judgeth gods."
