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Introduction to the Douay-Rheims Bible

The Douay-Rheims Bible is an English translation of the Latin Vulgate, a 4th-century Latin translation of the Bible. It was published in the late 16th and early 17th centuries for English-speaking Catholics. The New Testament was published in 1582 and the Old Testament in 1609-10. It is considered one of the most influential English Bibles of the time. The Douay-Rheims Bible differs from other versions in several ways: Translation source: Unlike many other English Bibles that were translated from the original Greek and Hebrew texts, the Douay-Rheims was translated from the Latin Vulgate, which was the standard version of the Bible for the Catholic Church for many centuries. Language: The Douay-Rheims uses an archaic form of English, making it difficult for modern readers to understand. Theology: The Douay-Rheims reflects the theology of the Catholic Church, including its views on the authority of the Pope and the sacraments. Footnotes and commentary: The Douay-Rhe...
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Douay Bible - Matthew Chapter 1

Matthew 1:1 THE book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham: Matthew 1:2 Abraham begot Isaac. And Isaac begot Jacob. And Jacob begot Judas and his brethren. Matthew 1:3 And Judas begot Phares and Zara of Thamar. And Phares begot Esron. And Esron begot Aram. Matthew 1:4 And Aram begot Aminadab. And Aminadab begot Naasson. And Naasson begot Salmon. Matthew 1:5 And Salmon begot Booz of Rahab. And Booz begot Obed of Ruth. And Obed begot Jesse. Matthew 1:6 And Jesse begot David the king. And David the king begot Solomon, of her that had been the wife of Urias. Matthew 1:7 And Solomon begot Roboam. And Roboam begot Abia. And Abia begot Asa. Matthew 1:8 And Asa begot Josaphat. And Josaphat begot Joram. And Joram begot Ozias. Matthew 1:9 And Ozias begot Joatham. And Joatham begot Achaz. And Achaz begot Ezechias. Matthew 1:10 And Ezechias begot Manasses. And Manesses begot Amon. And Amon begot Josias. Matthew 1:11 And Josias begot Jechonias and his breth...
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Douay Bible - Psalms Chapter 52

Psalms 52:1 Unto the end, for Maeleth, understandings to David. The fool said in his hear t: There is no God. Psalms 52:2 They are corrupted, and become abominable in iniquities: there is none that doth good. Psalms 52:3 God looked down from heaven on the children of men: to see if there were any that did understand, or did seek God. Psalms 52:4 All have gone aside, they are become unprofitable together, there is none that doth good, no not one. Psalms 52:5 Shall not all the workers of iniquity know, who eat up my people as they eat bread? Psalms 52:6 They 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. Psalms 52:7 Who 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.
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Douay Bible - Psalms Chapter 64

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. Psalms 64:2 A Hymn, O God, becometh thee in Sion: and a vow shall be paid to thee in Jerusalem. Psalms 64:3 O hear my prayer: all flesh shall come to thee. Psalms 64:4 The words of the wicked have prevailed over us: and thou wilt pardon our transgressions. Psalms 64:5 Blessed 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, Psalms 64:6 wonderful 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. Psalms 64:7 Thou who preparest the mountains by thy strength, being girded with power: Psalms 64:8 who troublest the depth of the sea, the noise of its waves. The Gentiles shall be troubled, Psalms 64:9 and they that dwell in the uttermost borders shall be afraid at thy signs: thou shalt...
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Douay Bible - Psalms Chapter 16

Psalms 16:1 The prayer of David. Hear, O Lord, my justice: attend to my supplication. Give ear unto my prayer, which proceedeth not from deceitful lips. Psalms 16:2 Let my judgment come forth from thy countenance: let thy eyes behold the things that are equitable. Psalms 16:3 Thou hast proved my heart, and visited it by night, thou hast tried me by fire: and iniquity hath not been found in me. Psalms 16:4 That my mouth may not speak the works of men: for the sake of the words of thy lips, I have kept hard ways. Psalms 16:5 Perfect thou my goings in thy paths: that my footsteps be not moved. Psalms 16:6 I have cried to thee, for thou, O God, hast heard me: O incline thy ear unto me, and hear my words. Psalms 16:7 Shew forth thy wonderful mercies; thou who savest them that trust in thee. Psalms 16:8 From them that resist thy right hand keep me, as the apple of thy eye. Protect me under the shadow of thy wings. Psalms 16:9 From the face of the wicked who have afflicted me. My enem...
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Douay Bible - Psalms Chapter 32

Psalms 32:1 A psalm for David. Rejoice in the Lord, O ye just: praise becometh the upright. Psalms 32:2 Give praise to the Lord on the harp; sing to him with the psaltery, the instrument of ten strings. Psalms 32:3 Sing to him a new canticle, sing well unto him with a loud noise. Psalms 32:4 For the word of the Lord is right, and all his works are done with faithfulness. Psalms 32:5 He loveth mercy and judgment; the earth is full of the mercy of the Lord. Psalms 32:6 By the word of the Lord the heavens were established; and all the power of them by the spirit of his mouth: Psalms 32:7 Gathering together the waters of the sea, as in a vessel; laying up the depths in storehouses. Psalms 32:8 Let all the earth fear the Lord, and let all the inhabitants of the world be in awe of him. Psalms 32:9 For he spoke and they were made: he commanded and they were created. Psalms 32:10 The Lord bringeth to naught the counsels of nations; and he rejecteth the devices of people, and caste...
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Douay Bible - Psalms Chapter 70

Psalms 70:1 A psalm for David. Of the sons of Jonadab, and the former captives. In thee, O Lord, I have hoped, let me never be put to confusion: Psalms 70:2 deliver me in thy justice, and rescue me. Incline thy ear unto me, and save me. Psalms 70:3 Be thou unto me a God, a protector, and a place of strength: that thou mayst make me safe. For thou art my firmament and my refuge. Psalms 70:4 Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the sinner, and out of the hand of the transgressor of the law and of the unjust. Psalms 70:5 For thou art my patience, O Lord: my hope, O Lord, from my youth; Psalms 70:6 By thee have I been confirmed from the womb: from my mother’s womb thou art my protector. Of thee shall I continually sing: Psalms 70:7 I run become unto many as a wonder, but thou art a strong helper. Psalms 70:8 Let my mouth be filled with praise, that I may sing thy glory; thy greatness all the day long. Psalms 70:9 Cast me not off in the time of old age: when my strength sha...
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