Psalm 113

Laudate, pueri
1
Praise the Lord, ye servants  *
O praise the Name of the Lord.
2
Blessed be the Name of the Lord *
from this time forth for evermore.
3
The Lord’s Name is praised *
from the rising up of the sun unto the going down of the same.
4
The Lord is high above all heathen *
and his glory above the heavens.
5
Who is like unto the Lord our God, that hath his dwelling so high *
and yet humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven and earth?
6
He taketh up the simple out of the dust *
and lifteth the poor out of the mire;
7
That he may set him with the princes *
even with the princes of his people.
8
He maketh the barren woman to keep house *
and to be a joyful mother of children.

Psalm 112

Beatus vir
1
Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord  *
he hath great delight in his commandments.
2
His seed shall be mighty upon earth *
the generation of the faithful shall be blessed.
3
Riches and plenteousness shall be in his house *
and his righteousness endureth for ever.
4
Unto the godly there ariseth up light in the darkness *
he is merciful, loving, and righteous.
5
A good man is merciful, and lendeth *
and will guide his words with discretion.
6
For he shall never be moved *
and the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance.
7
He will not be afraid of any evil tidings *
for his heart standeth fast, and believeth in the Lord.
8
His heart is established, and will not shrink *
until he see his desire upon his enemies.
9
He hath dispersed abroad, and given to the poor *
and his righteousness remaineth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
10
The ungodly shall see it, and it shall grieve him *
he shall gnash with his teeth, and consume away; the desire of the ungodly shall perish.