Thursday, May 7, 2009

from the book of common prayer

Ps62:10 Those of high degree are but a fleeting breath, *
    even those of low estate cannot be trusted.
   
11 On the scales they are lighter than a breath, *
    all of them together.
   
12 Put no trust in extortion;
in robbery take no empty pride; *
    though wealth increase, set not your heart upon it.
   
13 God has spoken once, twice have I heard it, *
    that power belongs to God.
   
14 Steadfast love is yours, O Lord, *
    for you repay everyone according to his deeds.
         Psalm 119    Lucerna pedibus meis
105    Your word is a lantern to my feet *
               and a light upon my path.
106    I have sworn and am determined *
               to keep your righteous judgments.
 

Noonday    103


 

107    I am deeply troubled; *
               preserve my life, O Lord, according to your word.
108    Accept, O LORD, the willing tribute of my lips, *
               and teach me your judgments.
109    My life is always in my hand, *
               yet I do not forget your law.
110    The wicked have set a trap for me, *
               but I have not strayed from your commandments.
111    Your decrees are my inheritance for ever; *
               truly, they are the joy of my heart.
112    I have applied my heart to fulfill your statues *
               for ever and to the end.

      Psalm 121    
Levavi oculos
1    I lift up my eyes to the hills; *
            from where is my help to come?
2    My help comes from the LORD, *
            the maker of heaven and earth.
3    He will not let your foot be moved *
            and he who watches over you will not fall asleep.
4    Behold, he who keeps watch over Israel *
            shall neither slumber nor sleep;
5    The LORD himself watches over you; *
            the LORD is your shade at your right hand,
6    So that the sun shall not strike you by day, *
            nor the moon by night.
7    The LORD shall preserve you from all evil; *
            it is he who shall keep you safe.

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