Psalms 149 Comparison: Douay-Rheims vs King James Version
Psalms 149
1Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: let his praise be in the church of the saints.
2Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: and let the children of Sion be joyful in their king.
3Let them praise his name in choir: let them sing to him with the timbrel and the psaltery.
4For the Lord is well pleased with his people: and he will exalt the meek unto salvation.
5The saints shall rejoice in glory: they shall be joyful in their beds.
6The high praises of God shall be in their mouth: and two-edged swords in their hands:
7To execute vengeance upon the nations, chastisements among the people:
8To bind their kings with fetters, and their nobles with manacles of iron.
9To execute upon them the judgment that is written: this glory is to all his saints. Alleluia.
Psalms 149
1Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.
2Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.
3Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp.
4For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
5Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds.
6Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand;
7To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people;
8To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron;
9To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the Lord.
Understanding Douay-Rheims vs King James Version in Psalms 149
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 149:1
"Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: let his praise be in the church of the saints."
"Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints."
