Psalms 121 Comparison: Douay-Rheims vs King James Version
Psalms 121
1A gradual canticle. I rejoiced at the things that were said to me: We shall go into the house of the Lord.
2Our feet were standing in thy courts, O Jerusalem.
3Jerusalem, which is built as a city, which is compact together.
4For thither did the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord: the testimony of Israel, to praise the name of the Lord.
5Because their seats have sat in judgment, seats upon the house of David.
6Pray ye for the things that are for the peace of Jerusalem: and abundance for them that love thee.
7Let peace be in thy strength: and abundance in thy towers.
8For the sake of my brethren, and of my neighbours, I spoke peace of thee.
9Because of the house of the Lord our God, I have sought good things for thee.
Psalms 121
1I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.
2My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.
3He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.
4Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.
5The Lord is thy keeper: the Lord is thy shade upon thy right hand.
6The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
7The Lord shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
8The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.
Understanding Douay-Rheims vs King James Version in Psalms 121
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.
King James Version (KJV)
The classic 1611 English translation known for its majestic prose and literary influence. Ideal for traditional study and memorization thanks to its formal style. A foundational English Bible used for centuries.
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Key Comparison: Psalms 121:1
"A gradual canticle. I rejoiced at the things that were said to me: We shall go into the house of the Lord."
"I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help."
