A clean, authoritative glossary of the most important Latin → English false friends you will encounter across the Vulgate and especially the Psalms.
These are words whose meanings have shifted, narrowed, broadened, or distorted in English, often creating theological misunderstandings.
Month: November 2025
(= Psalm 101 in Hebrew numbering)Misericordiam et judicium cantaboA psalm of ethical resolve, inner discipline, and the formation of a pure heart. No truncation required. Versus 1 Misericordiam et judicium cantabo tibi, Domine;psallam et intelligam in via immaculata, quando venies ad me. I will sing of mercy and judgment to you, O Lord;I will play …
Here is Psalmus 99 (Vulgate) – Jubilate Deo omnis terra — in Study Format. By GRAHAM JOHN on Tuesday, December 2, 2025(= Psalm 100 in Hebrew numbering) Jubilate Deo omnis terra A short psalm of joy, gratitude, and inner openness. No truncation required. Versus 1 Jubilate Deo, omnis terra; servite Domino in lætitia. Intrate in …
Here is Psalmus 98 (Vulgate) – Dominus regnavit: irascantur populi in Study Format. By GRAHAM JOHN on Monday, December 1, 2025(= Psalm 99 in Hebrew numbering) Dominus regnavit: irascantur populi A psalm of holy kingship, divine justice, and transformative awe. No truncation required. Versus 1 Dominus regnavit: irascantur populi; qui sedet super cherubim, moveatur terra.The …
Here is Psalmus 97 (Vulgate) – Cantate Domino canticum novum in Study Format, following Psalms 90–96 exactly. By GRAHAM JOHN on Monday, December 1, 2025(= Psalm 98 in Hebrew numbering) Cantate Domino canticum novum A psalm of victory, renewal, and the unveiling of divine justice. No truncation required. Versus 1 Cantate Domino canticum novum, quia …
Here is Psalmus 96 (Vulgate) – Dominus regnavit, exsultet terra in your established Study Format, following Psalms 90–95 exactly. By GRAHAM JOHN on Monday, December 1, 2025(= Psalm 97 in Hebrew numbering) Dominus regnavit, exsultet terra A psalm of cosmic splendour, justice, and the radiance of divine presence. No truncation required. Versus 1 Dominus regnavit, …
Here is Psalmus 95 (Vulgate) – Cantate Domino canticum novum, following the structure of Psalms 90–94 precisely. By GRAHAM JOHN on Sunday, November 30, 2025(= Psalm 96 in Hebrew numbering) Cantate Domino canticum novum A psalm of renewal, universality, and the inner song of transformation. No truncation required. Versus 1 Cantate Domino canticum novum; cantate …
By GRAHAM JOHN on Sunday, November 30, 2025(= Psalm 95 in Hebrew numbering) Venite exsultemus A psalm of joyful invitation, warning, and the psychology of inner resistance. No truncation required. Versus 1 Venite, exsultemus Domino; jubilemus Deo salutari nostro.Come, let us exult in the Lord; let us rejoice to God our salvation. Word Notes: Versus …
Psalmus 93 (Vulgate) (= Psalm 94 in Hebrew numbering)Deus ultionum Dominus A psalm of moral protest, divine justice, and inner discernment. No truncation required. Versus 1 Deus ultionum Dominus; Deus ultionum libere egit.O Lord God of vengeance; God of vengeance, act openly. Word Notes: Versus 2 Exaltare, qui judicas terram; redde retributionem superbis.Rise up, O …
(= Psalm 94 in Hebrew numbering)Deus ultionum Dominus A psalm of moral protest, divine justice, and inner discernment. No truncation required. Versus 1 Deus ultionum Dominus; Deus ultionum libere egit.O Lord God of vengeance; God of vengeance, act openly. Word Notes: Versus 2 Exaltare, qui judicas terram; redde retributionem superbis.Rise up, O judge of the …