Psalms 16 Comparison: Douay-Rheims vs King James Version
Psalms 16
1The prayer of David. Hear, O Lord, my justice: attend to my supplication. Give ear unto my prayer, which proceedeth not from deceitful lips.
2Let my judgment come forth from thy countenance: let thy eyes behold the things that are equitable.
3Thou hast proved my heart, and visited it by night, thou hast tried me by fire: and iniquity hath not been found in me.
4That my mouth may not speak the works of men: for the sake of the words of thy lips, I have kept hard ways.
5Perfect thou my goings in thy paths: that my footsteps be not moved.
6I have cried to thee, for thou, O God, hast heard me: O incline thy ear unto me, and hear my words.
7Shew forth thy wonderful mercies; thou who savest them that trust in thee.
8From them that resist thy right hand keep me, as the apple of thy eye. Protect me under the shadow of thy wings.
9From the face of the wicked who have afflicted me. My enemies have surrounded my soul:
10They have shut up their fat: their mouth hath spoken proudly.
11They have cast me forth, and now they have surrounded me: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth.
12They have taken me, as a lion prepared for the prey; and as a young lion dwelling in secret places.
13Arise, O Lord, disappoint him and supplant him; deliver my soul from the wicked one; thy sword
14From the enemies of thy hand. O Lord, divide them from the few of the earth in their life: their belly is filled from thy hidden stores. They are full of children: and they have left to their little ones the rest of their substance.
15But as for me, I will appear before thy sight in justice: I shall be satisfied when thy glory shall appear.
Psalms 16
1Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.
2O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee;
3But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.
4Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.
5The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
6The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.
7I will bless the Lord, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.
8I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
9Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.
10For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
11Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
Understanding Douay-Rheims vs King James Version in Psalms 16
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 16:1
"The prayer of David. Hear, O Lord, my justice: attend to my supplication. Give ear unto my prayer, which proceedeth not from deceitful lips."
"Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust."
