Psalms 147 Comparison: Douay-Rheims vs King James Version
Psalms 147
1Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem: praise thy God, O Sion.
2Because he hath strengthened the bolts of thy gates, he hath blessed thy children within thee.
3Who hath placed peace in thy borders: and filleth thee with the fat of corn.
4Who sendeth forth his speech to the earth: his word runneth swiftly.
5Who giveth snow like wool: scattereth mists like ashes.
6He sendeth his crystal like morsels: who shall stand before the face of his cold?
7He shall send out his word, and shall melt them: his wind shall blow, and the waters shall run.
8Who declareth his word to Jacob: his justices and his judgments to Israel.
9He hath not done in like manner to every nation: and his judgments he hath not made manifest to them. Alleluia.
Psalms 147
1Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely.
2The Lord doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel.
3He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.
4He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names.
5Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.
6The Lord lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground.
7Sing unto the Lord with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God:
8Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who maketh grass to grow upon the mountains.
9He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry.
10He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.
11The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.
12Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.
13For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.
14He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat.
15He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly.
16He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.
17He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold?
18He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and the waters flow.
19He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel.
20He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not known them. Praise ye the Lord.
Understanding Douay-Rheims vs King James Version in Psalms 147
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 147:1
"Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem: praise thy God, O Sion."
"Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely."
