Psalms 135 Comparison: Douay-Rheims vs King James Version
Psalms 135
1Alleluia. Praise the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
2Praise ye the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
3Praise ye the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
4Who alone doth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
5Who made the heavens in understanding: for his mercy endureth for ever.
6Who established the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
7Who made the great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever.
8The sun to rule the day: for his mercy endureth for ever.
9The moon and the stars to rule the night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
10Who smote Egypt with their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever.
11Who brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever.
12With a mighty hand and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.
13Who divided the Red Sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever.
14And brought out Israel through the midst thereof: for his mercy endureth for ever.
15And overthrew Pharao and his host in the Red Sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.
16Who led his people through the desert: for his mercy endureth for ever.
17Who smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever.
18And slew strong kings: for his mercy endureth for ever.
19Sehon king of the Amorrhites: for his mercy endureth for ever.
20And Og king of Basan: for his mercy endureth for ever.
21And he gave their land for an inheritance: for his mercy endureth for ever.
22For an inheritance to his servant Israel: for his mercy endureth for ever.
23For he was mindful of us in our affliction: for his mercy endureth for ever.
24And he redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.
25Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.
26Give glory to the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.
27Give glory to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalms 135
1Praise ye the Lord. Praise ye the name of the Lord; praise him, O ye servants of the Lord.
2Ye that stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God,
3Praise the Lord; for the Lord is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
4For the Lord hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.
5For I know that the Lord is great, and that our Lord is above all gods.
6Whatsoever the Lord pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, and all deep places.
7He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightnings for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries.
8Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast.
9Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and upon all his servants.
10Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings;
11Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Canaan:
12And gave their land for an heritage, an heritage unto Israel his people.
13Thy name, O Lord, endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O Lord, throughout all generations.
14For the Lord will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his servants.
15The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands.
16They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;
17They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouths.
18They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them.
19Bless the Lord, O house of Israel: bless the Lord, O house of Aaron:
20Bless the Lord, O house of Levi: ye that fear the Lord, bless the Lord.
21Blessed be the Lord out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the Lord.
Understanding Douay-Rheims vs King James Version in Psalms 135
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 135:16
"Who led his people through the desert: for his mercy endureth for ever."
"They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not;"
