Psalms 47 Comparison: Douay-Rheims vs King James Version
Psalms 47
1A psalm of a canticle, for the sons of Core, on the second day of the week.
2Great is the Lord, and exceedingly to be praised in the city of our God, in his holy mountain.
3With the joy of the whole earth is mount Sion founded, on the sides of the north, the city of the great king.
4In her houses shall God be known, when he shall protect her.
5For behold the kings of the earth assembled themselves: they gathered together.
6So they saw, and they wondered, they were troubled, they were moved:
7Trembling took hold of them. There were pains as of a woman in labour.
8With a vehement wind thou shalt break in pieces the ships of Tharsis.
9As we have heard, so have we seen, in the city of the Lord of hosts, in the city of our God: God hath founded it for ever.
10We have received thy mercy, O God, in the midst of thy temple.
11According to thy name, O God, so also is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: thy right hand is full of justice.
12Let mount Sion rejoice, and the daughters of Juda be glad; because of thy judgments, O Lord.
13Surround Sion, and encompass her: tell ye in her towers.
14Set your hearts on her strength; and distribute her houses, that ye may relate it in another generation.
15For this is God, our God unto eternity, and for ever and ever: he shall rule us for evermore.
Psalms 47
1O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.
2For the Lord most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.
3He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet.
4He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. Selah.
5God is gone up with a shout, the Lord with the sound of a trumpet.
6Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises.
7For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding.
8God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness.
9The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted.
Understanding Douay-Rheims vs King James Version in Psalms 47
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 47:1
"A psalm of a canticle, for the sons of Core, on the second day of the week."
"O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph."
