Psalms 82 Comparison: Douay-Rheims vs King James Version
Psalms 82
1A canticle of a psalm for Asaph.
2O God, who shall be like to thee? hold not thy peace, neither be thou still, O God.
3For lo, thy enemies have made a noise: and they that hate thee have lifted up the head.
4They have taken a malicious counsel against thy people, and have consulted against thy saints.
5They have said: Come and let us destroy them, so that they be not a nation: and let the name of Israel be remembered no more.
6For they have contrived with one consent: they have made a covenant together against thee,
7The tabernacle of the Edomites, and the Ishmahelites: Moab, and the Agarens,
8Gebal, and Ammon and Amalec: the Philistines, with the inhabitants of Tyre.
9Yea, and the Assyrian also is joined with them: they are come to the aid of the sons of Lot.
10Do to them as thou didst to Madian and to Sisara: as to Jabin at the brook of Cisson.
11Who perished at Endor: and became as dung for the earth.
12Make their princes like Oreb, and Zeb, and Zebee, and Salmana. All their princes,
13Who have said: Let us possess the sanctuary of God for an inheritance.
14O my God, make them like a wheel; and as stubble before the wind.
15As fire which burneth the wood: and as a flame burning mountains:
16So shalt thou pursue them with thy tempest: and shalt trouble them in thy wrath.
17Fill their faces with shame; and they shall seek thy name, O Lord.
18Let them be ashamed and troubled for ever and ever: and let them be confounded and perish.
19And let them know that the Lord is thy name: thou alone art the most High over all the earth.
Psalms 82
1God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.
2How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.
3Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy.
4Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked.
5They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course.
6I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
7But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.
8Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations.
Understanding Douay-Rheims vs King James Version in Psalms 82
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 82:16
"So shalt thou pursue them with thy tempest: and shalt trouble them in thy wrath."
"God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods."
