Psalms 96 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims
Psalms 96
1This is to David, when his land was restored to him. The Lord has reigned, let the earth exult. Let the many islands rejoice.
2Clouds and mist are all around him. Justice and judgment are corrections from his throne.
3A fire will precede him, and it will enflame his enemies all around.
4His lightnings have enlightened the whole world. The earth saw, and it was shaken.
5The mountains flowed like wax before the face of the Lord, before the face of the Lord of all the earth.
6The heavens announced his justice, and all peoples saw his glory.
7May all those who adore graven images be confounded, along with those who glory in their false images. All you his Angels: Adore him.
8Zion heard, and was glad. And the daughters of Judah exulted because of your judgments, O Lord.
9For you are the Most High Lord over all the earth. You are greatly exalted above all gods.
10You who love the Lord: hate evil. The Lord watches over the souls of his holy ones. He will free them from the hand of the sinner.
11The light has risen for the just, and joy for the upright of heart.
12Rejoice in the Lord, you just ones, and confess to the memory of his sanctuary.
Psalms 96
1For the same David, when his land was restored again to him. The Lord hath reigned, let the earth rejoice: let many islands be glad.
2Clouds and darkness are round about him: justice and judgment are the establishment of his throne.
3A fire shall go before him, and shall burn his enemies round about.
4His lightnings have shone forth to the world: the earth saw and trembled.
5The mountains melted like wax, at the presence of the Lord: at the presence of the Lord of all the earth.
6The heavens declared his justice: and all people saw his glory.
7Let them be all confounded that adore graven things, and that glory in their idols. Adore him, all you his angels:
8Sion heard, and was glad. And the daughters of Juda rejoiced, because of thy judgments, O Lord.
9For thou art the most high Lord over all the earth: thou art exalted exceedingly above all gods.
10You that love the Lord, hate evil: the Lord preserveth the souls of his saints, he will deliver them out of the hand of the sinner.
11Light is risen to the just, and joy to the right of heart.
12Rejoice, ye just, in the Lord: and give praise to the remembrance of his holiness.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs Douay-Rheims in Psalms 96
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 96:1
"This is to David, when his land was restored to him. The Lord has reigned, let the earth exult. Let the many islands rejoice."
"For the same David, when his land was restored again to him. The Lord hath reigned, let the earth rejoice: let many islands be glad."
