Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752

2 Kings 22:44-51 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

44. Thou wilt save me from the contradictions of my people: thou wilt keep me to be the head of the Gentiles: the people which I know not, shall serve me,

45. The sons of the stranger will resist me, at the hearing of the ear they will obey me.

46. The strangers are melted away, and shall be straitened in their distresses.

47. The Lord liveth, and my God is blessed: and the strong God of my salvation shall be exalted:

48. God who giveth me revenge, and bringest down people under me,

49. Who bringest me forth from my enemies, and liftest me up from them that resist me: from the wicked man thou shalt deliver me.

50. Therefore will I give thanks to thee. O Lord, among the Gentiles, and will sing to thy name.

51. Giving great salvation to his king, and shewing mercy to David his anointed, and to his seed for ever.