Psalms 25 Comparison: Douay-Rheims vs King James Version
Psalms 25
1Unto the end, a psalm for David. Judge me, O Lord, for I have walked in my innocence: and I have put my trust in the Lord, and shall not be weakened.
2Prove me, O Lord, and try me; burn my reins and my heart.
3For thy mercy is before my eyes; and I am well pleased with thy truth.
4I have not sat with the council of vanity: neither will I go in with the doers of unjust things.
5I have hated the assembly of the malignant; and with the wicked I will not sit.
6I will wash my hands among the innocent; and will compass thy altar, O Lord:
7That I may hear the voice of thy praise: and tell of all thy wondrous works.
8I have loved, O Lord, the beauty of thy house; and the place where thy glory dwelleth.
9Take not away my soul, O God, with the wicked: nor my life with bloody men:
10In whose hands are iniquities: their right hand is filled with gifts.
11But as for me, I have walked in my innocence: redeem me, and have mercy on me.
12My foot hath stood in the direct way: in the churches I will bless thee, O Lord.
Psalms 25
1Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul.
2O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph over me.
3Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgress without cause.
4Shew me thy ways, O Lord; teach me thy paths.
5Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.
6Remember, O Lord, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old.
7Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mercy remember thou me for thy goodness’ sake, O Lord.
8Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he teach sinners in the way.
9The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
10All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
11For thy name’s sake, O Lord, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.
12What man is he that feareth the Lord? him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose.
13His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth.
14The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.
15Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net.
16Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.
17The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses.
18Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins.
19Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.
20O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee.
21Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.
22Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles.
Understanding Douay-Rheims vs King James Version in Psalms 25
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 25:1
"Unto the end, a psalm for David. Judge me, O Lord, for I have walked in my innocence: and I have put my trust in the Lord, and shall not be weakened."
"Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul."
