Psalms 128 Comparison: Douay-Rheims vs King James Version
Psalms 128
1A gradual canticle. Often have they fought against me from my youth, let Israel now say.
2Often have they fought against me from my youth: but they could not prevail over me.
3The wicked have wrought upon my back: they have lengthened their iniquity.
4The Lord who is just will cut the necks of sinners:
5Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Sion.
6Let them be as grass upon the tops of houses: which withereth before it be plucked up:
7Who with the mower filleth not his hand: nor he that gathereth sheaves his bosom.
8And they that passed by have not said: The blessing of the Lord be upon you: we have blessed you in the name of the Lord.
Psalms 128
1Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways.
2For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.
3Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.
4Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord.
5The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.
6Yea, thou shalt see thy children’s children, and peace upon Israel.
Understanding Douay-Rheims vs King James Version in Psalms 128
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 128:1
"A gradual canticle. Often have they fought against me from my youth, let Israel now say."
"Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways."
