Psalms 124 Comparison: Douay-Rheims vs King James Version
Psalms 124
1A gradual canticle. They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Sion: he shall not be moved for ever that dwelleth
2In Jerusalem. Mountains are round about it: so the Lord is round about his people from henceforth now and for ever.
3For the Lord will not leave the rod of sinners upon the lot of the just: that the just may not stretch forth their hands to iniquity.
4Do good, O Lord, to those that are good, and to the upright of heart.
5But such as turn aside into bonds, the Lord shall lead out with the workers of iniquity: peace upon Israel.
Psalms 124
1If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say;
2If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us:
3Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us:
4Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul:
5Then the proud waters had gone over our soul.
6Blessed be the Lord, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth.
7Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped.
8Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
Understanding Douay-Rheims vs King James Version in Psalms 124
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 124:1
"A gradual canticle. They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Sion: he shall not be moved for ever that dwelleth"
"If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say;"
