Psalms 5 Comparison: Douay-Rheims vs King James Version
Psalms 5
1Unto the end, for her that obtaineth the inheritance. A psalm for David.
2Give ear, O Lord, to my words, understand my cry.
3Hearken to the voice of my prayer, O my King and my God.
4For to thee will I pray: O Lord, in the morning thou shalt hear my voice.
5In the morning I will stand before thee, and I will see: because thou art not a God that willest iniquity.
6Neither shall the wicked dwell near thee: nor shall the unjust abide before thy eyes.
7Thou hatest all the workers of iniquity: thou wilt destroy all that speak a lie. The bloody and the deceitful man the Lord will abhor.
8But as for me in the multitude of thy mercy, I will come into thy house; I will worship towards thy holy temple, in thy fear.
9Conduct me, O Lord, in thy justice: because of my enemies, direct my way in thy sight.
10For there is no truth in their mouth: their heart is vain.
11Their throat is an open sepulchre: they dealt deceitfully with their tongues: judge them, O God. Let them fall from their devices: according to the multitude of their wickednesses cast them out: for they have provoked thee, O Lord.
12But let all them be glad that hope in thee: they shall rejoice for ever, and thou shalt dwell in them. And all they that love thy name shall glory in thee.
13For thou wilt bless the just. O Lord, thou hast crowned us, as with a shield of thy good will.
Psalms 5
1Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation.
2Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.
3My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
4For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.
5The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
6Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the Lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.
7But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.
8Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.
9For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.
10Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have rebelled against thee.
11But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.
12For thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield.
Understanding Douay-Rheims vs King James Version in Psalms 5
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 5:1
"Unto the end, for her that obtaineth the inheritance. A psalm for David."
"Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation."
