Psalm 111
Confitebor tibi
1
Hallelujah!
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, *
in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.
2
Great are the deeds of the Lord! *
they are studied by all who delight in them.
3
His work is full of majesty and splendor, *
and his righteousness endures for ever.
4
He makes his marvelous works to be remembered; *
the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.
5
He gives food to those who fear him; *
he is ever mindful of his covenant.
6
He has shown his people the power of his works *
in giving them the lands of the nations.
7
The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice; *
all his commandments are sure.
8
They stand fast for ever and ever, *
because they are done in truth and equity.
9
He sent redemption to his people;
he commanded his covenant for ever; *
holy and awesome is his Name.
10
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; *
those who act accordingly have a good understanding;
his praise endures for ever.
Psalm 112
Beatus vir
1
Hallelujah!
Happy are they who fear the Lord *
and have great delight in his commandments!
2
Their descendants will be mighty in the land; *
the generation of the upright will be blessed.
3
Wealth and riches will be in their house, *
and their righteousness will last for ever.
4
Light shines in the darkness for the upright; *
the righteous are merciful and full of compassion.
5
It is good for them to be generous in lending *
and to manage their affairs with justice.
6
For they will never be shaken; *
the righteous will be kept in everlasting remembrance.
7
They will not be afraid of any evil rumors; *
their heart is right;
they put their trust in the Lord.
8
Their heart is established and will not shrink, *
until they see their desire upon their enemies.
9
They have given freely to the poor, *
and their righteousness stands fast for ever;
they will hold up their head with honor.
10
The wicked will see it and be angry;
they will gnash their teeth and pine away; *
the desires of the wicked will perish.
Psalm 113
Laudate, pueri
1
Hallelujah!
Give praise, you servants of the Lord; *
praise the Name of the Lord.
2
Let the Name of the Lord be blessed, *
from this time forth for evermore.
3
From the rising of the sun to its going down *
let the Name of the Lord be praised.
4
The Lord is high above all nations, *
and his glory above the heavens.
5
Who is like the Lord our God, who sits enthroned on high *
but stoops to behold the heavens and the earth?
6
He takes up the weak out of the dust *
and lifts up the poor from the ashes.
7
He sets them with the princes, *
with the princes of his people.
8
He makes the woman of a childless house *
to be a joyful mother of children.