Psalm 19
Caeli enarrant
1
The heavens declare the glory of God *
and the firmament sheweth his handywork.
2
One day telleth another *
and one night certifieth another.
3
There is neither speech nor language *
but their voices are heard among them.
4
Their sound is gone out into all lands *
and their words into the ends of the world.
5
In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun *
which cometh forth as a bridegroom out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a giant to run his course.
6
It goeth forth from the uttermost part of the heaven, and runneth about unto the end of it again *
and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.
7
The law of the Lord is an undefiled law, converting the soul *
the testimony of the Lord is sure, and giveth wisdom unto the simple.
8
The statutes of the Lord are right, and rejoice the heart *
the commandment of the Lord is pure, and giveth light unto the eyes.
9
The fear of the Lord is clean, and endureth for ever *
the judgements of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether.
10
More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold *
sweeter also than honey, and the honey-comb.
11
Moreover, by them is thy servant taught *
and in keeping of them there is great reward.
12
Who can tell how oft he offendeth *
O cleanse thou me from my secret faults.
13
Keep thy servant also from presumptuous sins, lest they get the dominion over me *
so shall I be undefiled, and innocent from the great offence.
14
Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart *
be alway acceptable in thy sight,
15
O Lord *
my strength, and my redeemer.
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.