Psalms 126 Comparison: Catholic Public Domain vs KJV with Apocrypha
Psalms 126
1A Canticle in steps: of Solomon. Unless the Lord has built the house, those who build it have labored in vain. Unless the Lord has guarded the city, he who guards it watches in vain.
2It is in vain that you rise before daylight, that you rise up after you have sat down, you who chew the bread of sorrow. Whereas, to his beloved, he will give sleep.
3Behold, the inheritance of the Lord is sons, the reward is the fruit of the womb.
4Like arrows in the hand of the powerful, so are the sons of those who have been cast out.
5Blessed is the man who has filled his desire from these things. He will not be confounded when he speaks to his enemies at the gate.
Psalms 126
1When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream.
2Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them.
3The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
4Turn again our captivity, O Lord, as the streams in the south.
5They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
6He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.
Understanding Catholic Public Domain vs KJV with Apocrypha in Psalms 126
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.
KJV with Apocrypha (KJVA)
The complete King James Version (1611) including the 14 Apocrypha books interlaced between the Old and New Testaments. Essential for studying the text as it was originally published and for exploring deuterocanonical literature.
You are viewing a side-by-side comparison of Psalms 126 in the Catholic Public Domain and KJV with Apocrypha. Comparing these two versions can help shed light on the nuances of the original text.
Key Comparison: Psalms 126:1
"A Canticle in steps: of Solomon. Unless the Lord has built the house, those who build it have labored in vain. Unless the Lord has guarded the city, he who guards it watches in vain."
"When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream."
