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The Bible, Douay-Rheims Novel Chapters
List of most recent chapters published for the The Bible, Douay-Rheims novel. A total of 821 chapters have been translated and the release date of the last chapter is Apr 02, 2024
Latest Release: Chapter 1 : The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Old and New Testaments, Complete.THE BOOK OF GENESIS This book
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Old and New Testaments, Complete.THE BOOK OF GENESIS This book is so called from its treating of the GENERATION, that is, of the creation and the beginning of the world. The Hebrews call it BERESITH, from the Word with which it be
- 301 3:4. And when they were saying this often, and he would not hearken to them, they told Aman, desirous to know whether he would continue in his resolution: for he had told them that he was a Jew.3:5. Now when Aman had heard this, and had proved by experien
- 302 6:1. That night the king pa.s.sed without sleep, and he commanded the histories and chronicles of former times to be brought him. And when they were reading them before him, 6:2. They came to that place where it was written, how Mardochai had discovered t
- 303 To revenge, etc... The Jews on this occasion, by authority from the king, were made executioners of the public justice, for punis.h.i.+ng by death a crime worthy of death, viz., a malicious conspiracy for extirpating their whole nation.9:2. And they gathe
- 304 The dream of Mardochai, which in the ancient Greek and Latin Bibles was into the beginning of the book, but was detached by St. Jerome, and put in this place.11:1. In the fourth year of the reign of Ptolemy and Cleopatra, Dositheus, who said he was a prie
- 305 14:8. And now they are not content to oppress us with most hard bondage, but attributing the strength of their hands to the power of their idols.14:9. They design to change thy promises, and destroy thy inheritance, and shut the mouths of them that praise
- 306 16:15. But we have found that the Jews, who were by that most wicked man appointed to be slain, are in no fault at all, but contrariwise, use just laws, 16:16. And are the children of the highest and the greatest, and the ever living G.o.d, by whose benef
- 307 2:7. So Satan went forth from the presence of the Lord, and struck Job with a very grievous ulcer, from the sole of the foot even to the top of his head: 2:8. And he took a potsherd and sc.r.a.ped the corrupt matter, sitting on a dunghill.2:9. And his wif
- 308 4:15. And when a spirit pa.s.sed before me, the hair of my flesh stood up.4:16. There stood one whose countenance I knew not, an image before my eyes, and I heard the voice, as it were, of a gentle wind.4:17. Shall man be justified in comparison of G.o.d,
- 309 6:12. My strength is not the strength of stones, nor is my flesh of bra.s.s.6:13. Behold there is no help for me in myself, and my familiar friends also are departed from me.6:14. He that taketh away mercy from his friend, for saketh the fear of the Lord.
- 310 8:9. (For we are but of yesterday, and are ignorant that our days upon earth are but a shadow.) 8:10. And they shall teach thee: they shall speak to thee, and utter words out of their hearts.8:11. Can the rush be green without moisture? or sedge bush grow
- 311 9:34. Let him take his rod away from me, and let not his fear terrify me.9:35. I will speak, and will not fear him: for I cannot answer while I am in fear.Job Chapter 10 10:1. My soul is weary of my life, I will let go my speech against myself, I will spe
- 312 12:2. Are you then men alone, and shall wisdom die with you?12:3. I also have a heart as well as you: for who is ignorant of these things, which you know?12:4. He that is mocked by his friends as I, shall call upon G.o.d and he will hear him: for the simp
- 313 13:25. Against a leaf, that is carried away with the wind, thou shewest thy power, and thou pursuest a dry straw.13:26. For thou writest bitter things against me, and wilt consume me for the sins of my youth.13:27. Thou hast put my feet in the stocks, and
- 314 Wise men confess and hide not their fathers... That is, the knowledge and doc.u.ments they have received from their fathers they are not ashamed to own.15:19. To whom alone the earth was given, and no stranger hath pa.s.sed among them.15:20. The wicked ma
- 315 17:5. He promiseth a prey to his companions, and the eyes of his children shall fail.17:6. He hath made me as it were a byword of the people, and I am an example before them.17:7. My eye is dim through indignation, and my limbs are brought as it were to n
- 316 19:11. His wrath is kindled against me, and he hath counted me as his enemy.19:12. His troops have come together, and have made themselves a way by me, and have besieged my tabernacle round about.19:13. He hath put my brethren far from me, and my acquaint
- 317 20:28. The offspring of his house shall be exposed, he shall be pulled down in the day of G.o.d's wrath.20:29. This is the portion of a wicked man from G.o.d, and the inheritance of his doings from the Lord.Job Chapter 21 Job shews that the wicked of
- 318 22:10. Therefore art thou surrounded with shares, and sudden fear troubleth thee.22:11. And didst thou think that thou shouldst not see darkness, and that thou shouldst not be covered with the violence of overflowing waters?22:12. Dost not thou think that
- 319 24:9. They have violently robbed the fatherless, and stripped the poor common people.24:10. From the naked and them that go without clothing, and from the hungry they have taken away the ears of corn.24:11. They have taken their rest at noon among the sto
- 320 26:5. Behold the giants groan under the waters, and they that dwell with them.26:6. h.e.l.l is naked before him, and there is no covering for destruction.26:7. He stretched out the north over the empty s.p.a.ce, and hangeth the earth upon nothing.26:8. He
- 321 28:13. Man knoweth not the price thereof, neither is it found in the land of them that live in delights.28:14. The depth saith: It is not in me: and the sea saith: It is not with me.28:15. The finest gold shall not purchase it, neither shall silver be wei
- 322 30:5. Who s.n.a.t.c.hed up these things out of the valleys, and when they had found any of them, they ran to them with a cry.30:6. They dwelt in the desert places of torrents, and in caves of earth, or upon the gravel.30:7. They pleased themselves among t
- 323 31:21. If I have lifted up my hand against the fatherless, even when I saw myself superior in the gate: 31:22. Let my shoulder fall from its joint, and let my arm with its bones be broken.31:23. For I have always feared G.o.d as waves swelling over me, an
- 324 33:2. Behold now I have opened my mouth, let my tongue speak within my jaws.33:3. My words are from my upright heart, and my lips shall speak a pure sentence.33:4. The spirit of G.o.d made me, and the breath of the Almighty gave me life.33:5. If thou cans
- 325 34:17. Can he be healed that loveth not judgment? and how dost thou so far condemn him that is just?34:18. Who saith to the king: Thou art an apostate: who calleth rulers unG.o.dly: 34:19. Who accepteth not the persons of princes: nor hath regarded the ty
- 326 36:10. He also shall open their ear, to correct them: and shall speak, that they may return from iniquity.36:11. If they shall hear and observe, they shall accomplish their days in good, and their years in glory.36:12. But if they hear not, they shall pa.
- 327 37:21. But now they see not the light: the air on a sudden shall be thickened into clouds, and the wind shall pa.s.s and drive them away.37:22. Cold cometh out of the north, and to G.o.d praise with fear.37:23. We cannot find him worthily: he is great in
- 328 Job Chapter 39 The wonders of the power and providence of G.o.d in many of his creatures.39:1. Knowest thou the time when the wild goats bring forth among the rocks, or hast thou observed the hinds when they fawn?39:2. Hast thou numbered the months of the
- 329 Behemoth... In Hebrew, behema, which signifies in general an animal; but many authors explain, that here it is put for the elephant.40:11. His strength is in his loins, and his force in the navel of his belly.40:12. He setteth up his tail like a cedar, th
- 330 41:25. He beholdeth every high thing, he is king over all the children of pride.He is king, etc... He is superior in strength to all that are great and strong amongst living creatures: mystically it is understood of the devil, who is king over all the pro
- 331 Psalms Chapter 3 Domine, quid multiplicati.The prophet's danger and delivery from his son Absalom: mystically, the pa.s.sion and resurrection of Christ.3:1. The psalm of David when he fled from the face of his son Absalom.3:2. Many say to my soul: Th
- 332 6:4. And my soul is troubled exceedingly: but thou, O Lord, how long?6:5. Turn to me, O Lord, and deliver my soul: O save me for thy mercy's sake.5:5. For there is no one indeath, that is mindful of thee: and who shall confess to thee in h.e.l.l?6:7.
- 333 9:4. When my enemy shall be turned back: they shall be weakened, and perish before thy face.9:5. For thou hast maintained my judgment and my cause: thou hast sat on the throne, who judgest justice.9:6. Thou hast rebuked the Gentiles, and the wicked one ha
- 334 Salvum me fac.The prophet calls for G.o.d's help against the wicked.11:1. Unto the end: for the octave, a psalm for David.11:2. Save me, O Lord, for there is now no saint: truths are decayed from among the children of men.11:3. They have spoken vain
- 335 15:9. Therefore my heart hath been glad, and my tongue hath rejoiced: moreover, my flesh also shall rest in hope.15:10. Because thou wilt not leave my soul in h.e.l.l; nor wilt thou give thy holy one to see corruption.15:11. Thou hast made known to me the
- 336 17:24. And I shall be spotless with him: and shall keep myself from my iniquity.17:25. And the Lord will reward me according to my justice: and according to the cleanness of my hands before his eyes.17:26. With the holy thou wilt be holy; and with the inn
- 337 19:2. May the Lord hear thee in the day of tribulation: may the name of the G.o.d of Jacob protect thee.19:3. May he send thee help from the sanctuary: and defend thee outof Sion.19:4. May he be mindful of all thy sacrifices: and may thy whole burntofferi
- 338 21:20. But thou, O Lord, remove not thy help to a distance from me; look towards my defence.21:21. Deliver, O G.o.d, my soul from the sword: my only one from the hand of the dog.21:22. Save me from the lion's mouth; and my lowness from the horns of t
- 339 24:11. For thy name's sake, O Lrod, thou wilt pardon my sin: for it is great.24:12. Who is the man that feareth the Lord? He hath appointed him a law in the way he hath chosen.24:13. His soul shall dwell in good things: and his seed shall inherit the
- 340 27:4. Give them according to their works, and according to the wickedness of their inventions. According to the works of their hands give thou to them: render to them their reward.27:5. Because they have not understood the works of the Lord, and the opera
- 341 30:11. For my life is wasted with grief: and my years in sighs. My strength is weakened through poverty and my bones are disturbed.30:12. I am become a reproach among all my enemies, and very much to my neighbours; and a fear to my acquaintance. They that
- 342 32:17. Vain is the horse for safety: neither shall he be saved by the abundance of his strength.32:18. Behold the eyes of the Lord are on them that fear him: and on them that hope in his mercy.32:19. To deliver their souls from death; and feed them in fam
- 343 34:16. They were separated, and repented not: they tempted me, they scoffed at me with scorn: they gnashed ukpon me with their teeth.34:17. Lord, when wilt thou look upon me? rescue thou my soul from their malice: my only one from the lions.34:18. I will
- 344 36:18. The Lord knoweth the days of the undefiled; and their inheritance shall be for ever.36:19. They shall not be confounded in the evil time; and in the days of famine they shall be filled: 36:20. Because the wicked shall perish. And the enemies of the
- 345 Psalms Chapter 38 Dixi custodiam.A just man's peace and patience in his sufferings; considering the vanity of the world, and the providence of G.o.d.38:1. Unto the end, for Idithun himself, a canticle of David.38:2. I said: I will take heed to my way
- 346 40:7. And if he came in to see me, he spoke vain things: his heart gathered together iniquity to itself. He went out and spoke to the same purpose.40:8. All my enemies whispered together against me: they devised evils to me.40:9. They determined against m
- 347 43:15. Thou hast made us a byword among the Gentiles: a shaking of the head among the people.43:16. All the day long my shame is before me: and the confusion of my face hath covered me, 43:17. At the voice of him that reproacheth and detracteth me: at the
- 348 Omnes gentes, plaudite.The Gentiles are invited to praise G.o.d for the establishment of the kingdom of Christ.46:1. Unto the end, for the sons of Core.46:2. O clap your hands, all ye nations: shout unto G.o.d with the voice of joy, 46:3. For the Lord is
- 349 They have called, etc... That is, they have left their names on their graves, which alone remain of their lands.48:13. And man when he was in honour did not understand; he is compared to senseless beasts, and is become like to them.48:14. This way of thei
- 350 50:10. To my hearing thou shalt give joy and gladness: and the bones that have been humbled shall rejoice.50:11. Tukrn away thy face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities.50:12. Create a clean heart in me, O G.o.d: and renew a right spirit within m
- 351 Psalms Chapter 54 Exaudi, Deus.A prayer of a just man under persecution from the wicked. It agrees to Christ persecuted by the Jews, and betrayed by Judas.54:1. Unto the end, in verses, understanding for David.54:2. Hear, O G.o.d, my prayer, and despise n
- 352 Psalms Chapter 56 Miserere mei, Deus. The prophet prays in his affliction, and praises G.o.d for his delivery.56:1. Unto the end, destroy not, for David, for an inscription of a t.i.tle, when he fled from Saul into the cave. [1 Kings 24.]Destroy not... Su
- 353 58:15. They shall return at evening and shall suffer hunger like dogs: and shall go round about the city.58:16. They shall be scattered abroad to eat, and shall murmur if they be not filled.58:17. But I will sing thy strength: and will extol thy mercy in
- 354 61:13. And mercy to thee, O Lord; for thou wilt render to every man according to his works.Psalms Chapter 62 Deus Deus meus, ad te.The prophet aspireth after G.o.d.62:1. A psalm of David while he was in the desert of Edom.62:2. O G.o.d, my G.o.d, to thee
- 355 64:14. The rams of the flock are clothed, and the vales shall abound with corn: they shall shout, yea they shall sing a hymn.Psalms Chapter 65 Jubilate Deo.An invitation to praise G.o.d.65:1. Unto the end, a canticle of a psalm of the resurrection. Shout
- 356 67:10. Thou shalt set aside for thy inheritance a free rain, O G.o.d: and it was weakened, but thou hast made it perfect.A free rain... the manna, which rained plentifully from heaven, in favour of G.o.d's inheritance, that is, of his people Israel:
- 357 For them that shall be changed... A psalm for Christian converts, to remember the pa.s.sion of Christ.68:2. Save me, O G.o.d: for the waters are come in even unto my soul.The waters... Of afflictions and sorrows. My soul is sorrowful even unto death. Matt
- 358 'T is well, 't is well... Euge, euge. St. Jerome renders it, vah, vah!which is the voice of one insulting and deriding. Some understand it as a detestation of deceitful flatterers.69:5. Let all that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee; and let
- 359 71:16. And there shall be a firmament on the earth on the tops of mountains, above Liba.n.u.s shall the fruit thereof be exalted: and they of the city shall flourish like the gra.s.s of the earth.A firmament on the earth, etc... This may be understood of
- 360 This psalm manifestly foretells the time of the Machabees, and the profanation of the temple by Antiochus.73:5. And they knew not both in the going out and on the highest top. As with axes in a wood of trees, 73:6. They have cut down at once the gates the
- 361 From that time, etc... From the time that thy wrath shall break out.75:9. Thou hast caused judgment to be heard from heaven: the earth trembled and was still, 75:10. When G.o.d arose in judgment, to save all the meek of the earth.75:11. For the thought of
- 362 77:17. And they added yet more sin against him: they provoked the most High to wrath in the place without water.77:18. And they tempted G.o.d in their hearts, by asking meat for their desires.77:19. And they spoke ill of G.o.d: they said: Can G.o.d furnis
- 363 77:67. And he rejected the tabernacle of Joseph: and chose not the tribe of Ephraim: 77:68. But he chose the tribe of Juda, mount Sion which he loved.77:69. And he built his sanctuary as of unicorns, in the land which he founded for ever.As of unicorns...
- 364 Exultate Deo.An invitation to a solemn praising of G.o.d.80:1. Unto the end, for the winepresses, a psalm for Asaph himself.For the winepresses, etc... Torcularibus. It either signifies a musical instrument, or that this psalm was to be sung at the feast
- 365 82:16. So shalt thou pursue them with thy tempest: and shalt trouble them in thy wrath.82:17. Fill their faces with shame; and they shall seek thy name, O Lord.82:18. Let them be ashamed and troubled for ever and ever: and let them be confounded and peris
- 366 85:9. All the nations thou hast made shall come and adore before thee, O Lord: and they shall glorify thy name.85:10. For thou art great and dost wonderful things: thou art G.o.d alone.85:11. Conduct me, O Lord, in thy way, and I will walk in thy truth: l
- 367 88:3. For thou hast said: Mercy shall be built up for ever in the heavens: thy truth shall be prepared in them.88:4. I have made a covenant with my elect: I have sworn to David my servant: 88:5. Thy seed will I settle for ever. And I will build up thy thr
- 368 88:52. Wherewith thy enemies have reproached, O Lord; wherewith they have reproached the change of thy anointed.88:53. Blessed be the Lord for evermore. So be it. So be it.Psalms Chapter 89 Domine, refugium.A prayer for the mercy of G.o.d: recounting the
- 369 91:3. To shew forth thy mercy in the morning, and thy truth in the night: 91:4. Upon an instrument of ten strings, upon the psaltery: with a canticle upon the harp.91:5. For thou hast given me, O Lord, a delight in thy doings: and in the works of thy hand
- 370 93:22. But the Lord is my refuge: and my G.o.d the help of my hope.93:23. And he will render them their iniquity: and in their malice he will destroy them: the Lord our G.o.d will destroy them.Psalms Chapter 94 Venite exultemus.An invitation to adore and
- 371 Psalms Chapter 97 Cantate Domino.All are again invited to praise the Lord, for the victories of Christ.97:1. A psalm for David himself. Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: because he hath done wonderful things. His right hand hath wrought for him salvatio
- 372 Psalms Chapter 101 Domine, exaudi.A prayer for one in affliction: the fifth penitential psalm.101:1. The prayer of the poor man, when he was anxious, and poured out his supplication before the Lord.101:2. Hear, O Lord, my prayer: and let my cry come to th
- 373 102:15. Man's days are as gra.s.s, as the flower of the field so shall he flourish.102:16. For the spirit shall pa.s.s in him, and he shall not be: and he shall know his place no more.102:17. But the mercy of the Lord is from eternity and unto eterni
- 374 104:1. Give glory to the Lord, and call upon his name: declare his deeds among the Gentiles.104:2. Sing to him, yea sing praises to him: relate all his wondrous works.104:3. Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord.104:4
- 375 Psalms Chapter 105 Confitemini Domino.A confession of the manifold sins and ingrat.i.tudes of the Israelites.Alleluia.105:1. Give glory to the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.105:2. Who shall declare the powers of the Lord? who shall
- 376 105:44. And he saw when they were in tribulation: and he heard their prayer.105:45. And he was mindful of his covenant: and repented according to the mult.i.tude of his mercies.105:46. And he gave them unto mercies, in the sight of all those that had made
- 377 106:42. The just shall see, and shall rejoice, and all iniquity shall stop her mouth.106:43. Who is wise, and will keep these things; and will understand the mercies of the Lord?Psalms Chapter 107 Paratum cor meum.The prophet praiseth G.o.d for benefits r
- 378 108:28. They will curse and thou wilt bless: let them that rise up against me be confounded: but thy servant shall rejoice.108:29. Let them that detract me be clothed with shame: and let them be covered with their confusion as with a double cloak.108:30.
- 379 112:5. Who is as the Lord our G.o.d, who dwelleth on high: 6 and looketh down on the low things in heaven and in earth?112:7. Raising up the needy from the earth, and lifting up the poor out of the dunghill: 112:8. That he may place him with princes, with
- 380 115:11. I said in my excess: Every man is a liar.115:12. What shall I render to the Lord, for all the things that he hath rendered to me?115:13. I will take the chalice of salvation; and I will call upon the name of the Lord.115:14. I will pay my vows to
- 381 Of the excellence of virtue consisting in the love and observance of the commandments of G.o.d.Alleluia.ALEPH.Aleph... The first eight verses of this psalm in the original begin with Aleph, which is the name of the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet. The
- 382 VAU.118: 41. Let thy mercy also come upon me, O Lord: thy salvation according to thy word.118:42. So shall I answer them that reproach me in any thing; that I have trusted in thy words.118:43. And take not thou the word of truth utterly out of my mouth: f
- 383 118:83. For I am become like a bottle in the frost: I have not forgotten thy justifications.118:84. How many are the days of thy servant: when wilt thou execute judgment on them that persecute me?118:85. The wicked have told me fables: but not as thy law.
- 384 118:128. Therefore was I directed to all thy commandments: I have hated all wicked ways.PHE.118:129. Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore my soul hath sought them.118:130. The declaration of thy words giveth light: and giveth understanding to little o
- 385 118:171. My lips shall utter a hymn, when thou shalt teach me thy justifications.118:172. My tongue shall p.r.o.nounce thy word: because all thy commandments are justice.118:173. Let thy hand be with me to save me; for I have chosen thy precepts.118:174.
- 386 122:4. For our soul is greatly filled: we are a reproach to the rich, and contempt to the proud.Psalms Chapter 123 Nisi quia Domini.The church giveth glory to G.o.d for her deliverance, from the hands of her enemies.123:1. A gradual canticle. If it had no
- 387 The church of G.o.d is invincible: her persecutors come to nothing.128:1. A gradual canticle. Often have they fought against me from my youth, let Israel now say.128:2. Often have they fought against me from my youth: but they could not prevail over me.12
- 388 132:2. Like the precious ointment on the head, that ran down upon the beard, the beard of Aaron, Which ran down to the skirt of his garment: 132:3. As the dew of Hermon, which descendeth upon mount Sion. For there the Lord hath commanded blessing, and lif
- 389 135:15. And overthrew Pharao and his host in the Red Sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.135:16. Who led his people through the desert: for his mercy endureth for ever.135:17. Who smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever.135:18. And slew strong
- 390 138:8 If I ascend into heaven, thou art there: if I descend into h.e.l.l, thou art present.138:9. If I take my wings early in the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea: 138:10. Even there also shall thy hand lead me: and thy right hand shal
- 391 140:9. Keep me from the snare, which they have laid for me, and from the stumblingblocks of them that work iniquity.140:10. The wicked shall fall in his net: I am alone until I pa.s.s.I am alone, etc... Singularly protected by the Almighty, until I pa.s.s
- 392 A psalm of praise, to the infinite majesty of G.o.d.144:1. Praise, for David himself. I will extol thee, O G.o.d my king: and I will bless thy name for ever; yea, for ever and ever.144:2. Every day will I bless thee: and I will praise thy name for ever; y
- 393 Lauda, Jerusalem.The church is called upon to praise G.o.d for his peculiar graces and favours to his people. In the Hebrew, this psalm is joined to the foregoing.Alleluia.147:12. Praise the Lord, O Jerusalem: praise thy G.o.d, O Sion.147:13. Because he h
- 394 150:3. Praise him with the sound of trumpet: praise him with psaltery and harp.150:4. Praise him with timbrel and choir: praise him with strings and organs.150:5. Praise him on high sounding cymbals: praise him on cymbals of joy: let every spirit praise t
- 395 2:6. Because the Lord giveth wisdom: and out of his mouth cometh prudence and knowledge.2:7. He wilt keep the salvation of the righteous, and protect them that walk in simplicity, 2:8. Keeping the paths of justice, and guarding the ways of saints.2:9. The
- 396 3:32. For every mocker is an abomination to the Lord, and his communication is with the simple.3:33. Want is from the Lord in the house of the wicked: but the habitations of the just shall be blessed.3:34. He shall scorn the scorners, and to the meek he w
- 397 5:16. Let thy fountains be conveyed abroad, and in the streets divide thy waters.5:17. Keep them to thyself alone, neither let strangers be partakers with thee.5:18. Let thy vein be blessed, and rejoice with the wife of thy youth: 5:19. Let her be thy dea
- 398 7:2. Keep my commandments, and thou shalt live: and my law as the apple of thy eye: 7:3. Bind it upon thy fingers, write it upon the tables of thy heart.7:4. Say to wisdom: Thou art my sister: and call prudence thy friend, 7:5. That she may keep thee from
- 399 8:23. I was set up from eternity, and of old, before the earth was made.8:24. The depths were not as yet, and I was already conceived, neither had the fountains of waters as yet sprung out.8:25. The mountains, with their huge bulk, had not as yet been est
- 400 10:15. The substance of a rich man is the city of his strength: the fear of the poor is their poverty.10:16. The work of the just is unto life: but the fruit of the wicked unto sin.10:17. The way of life, to him that observeth correction: but he that fors