Psalms 64 Comparison: Douay-Rheims vs King James Version
Psalms 64
1To the end, a psalm of David. The canticle of Jeremias and Ezechiel to the people of the captivity, when they began to go out.
2A hymn, O God, becometh thee in Sion: and a vow shall be paid to thee in Jerusalem.
3O hear my prayer: all flesh shall come to thee.
4The words of the wicked have prevailed over us: and thou wilt pardon our transgressions.
5Blessed is he whom thou hast chosen and taken to thee: he shall dwell in thy courts. We shall be filled with the good things of thy house; holy is thy temple,
6Wonderful in justice. Hear us, O God our saviour, who art the hope of all the ends of the earth, and in the sea afar off.
7Thou who preparest the mountains by thy strength, being girded with power:
8Who troublest the depth of the sea, the noise of its waves. The Gentiles shall be troubled,
9And they that dwell in the uttermost borders shall be afraid at thy signs: thou shalt make the outgoings of the morning and of the evening to be joyful.
10Thou hast visited the earth, and hast plentifully watered it; thou hast many ways enriched it. The river of God is filled with water, thou hast prepared their food: for so is its preparation.
11Fill up plentifully the streams thereof, multiply its fruits; it shall spring up and rejoice in its showers.
12Thou shalt bless the crown of the year of thy goodness: and thy fields shall be filled with plenty.
13The beautiful places of the wilderness shall grow fat: and the hills shall be girded about with joy,
14The rams of the flock are clothed, and the vales shall abound with corn: they shall shout, yea they shall sing a hymn.
Psalms 64
1Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy.
2Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity:
3Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words:
4That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, and fear not.
5They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares privily; they say, Who shall see them?
6They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep.
7But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded.
8So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them shall flee away.
9And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wisely consider of his doing.
10The righteous shall be glad in the Lord, and shall trust in him; and all the upright in heart shall glory.
Understanding Douay-Rheims vs King James Version in Psalms 64
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 64:1
"To the end, a psalm of David. The canticle of Jeremias and Ezechiel to the people of the captivity, when they began to go out."
"Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy."
