Psalms 52 Comparison: Douay-Rheims vs King James Version
Psalms 52
1Unto the end, for Maeleth, understandings to David. The fool said in his heart: There is no God.
2They are corrupted, and become abominable in iniquities: there is none that doth good.
3God looked down from heaven on the children of men: to see if there were any that did understand, or did seek God.
4All have gone aside, they are become unprofitable together, there is none that doth good, no not one.
5Shall not all the workers of iniquity know, who eat up my people as they eat bread?
6They have not called upon God: there have they trembled for fear, where there was no fear. For God hath scattered the bones of them that please men: they have been confounded, because God hath despised them.
7Who will give out of Sion the salvation of Israel? when God shall bring back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.
Psalms 52
1Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually.
2Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully.
3Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah.
4Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue.
5God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck thee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Selah.
6The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:
7Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
8But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of God for ever and ever.
9I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name; for it is good before thy saints.
Understanding Douay-Rheims vs King James Version in Psalms 52
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 52:1
"Unto the end, for Maeleth, understandings to David. The fool said in his heart: There is no God."
"Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endureth continually."
