Psalm 131

Domine, non est
1
O Lord, I am not proud; *
I have no haughty looks.
2
I do not occupy myself with great matters, *
or with things that are too hard for me.
3
But I still my soul and make it quiet,
like a child upon its mother’s breast; *
my soul is quieted within me.
4
O Israel, wait upon the Lord, *
from this time forth for evermore.

Psalm 132

Memento, Domine
1
Lord, remember David, *
and all the hardships he endured;
2
How he swore an oath to the Lord *
and vowed a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:
3
“I will not come under the roof of my house,” *
nor climb up into my bed;
4
I will not allow my eyes to sleep, *
nor let my eyelids slumber;
5
Until I find a place for the Lord, *
a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.”
6
“The ark! We heard it was in Ephratah; *
we found it in the fields of Jearim.
7
Let us go to God’s dwelling place; *
let us fall upon our knees before his footstool.”
8
Arise, O Lord, into your resting-place, *
you and the ark of your strength.
9
Let your priests be clothed with righteousness; *
let your faithful people sing with joy.
10
For your servant David’s sake, *
do not turn away the face of your Anointed.
11
The Lord has sworn an oath to David; *
in truth, he will not break it:
12
“A son, the fruit of your body *
will I set upon your throne.
13
If your children keep my covenant
and my testimonies that I shall teach them, *
their children will sit upon your throne for evermore.”
14
For the Lord has chosen Zion; *
he has desired her for his habitation:
15
“This shall be my resting-place for ever; *
here will I dwell, for I delight in her.
16
I will surely bless her provisions, *
and satisfy her poor with bread.
17
I will clothe her priests with salvation, *
and her faithful people will rejoice and sing.
18
There will I make the horn of David flourish; *
I have prepared a lamp for my Anointed.
19
As for his enemies, I will clothe them with shame; *
but as for him, his crown will shine.”

Psalm 133

Ecce, quam bonum!
1
Oh, how good and pleasant it is, *
when brethren live together in unity!
2
It is like fine oil upon the head *
that runs down upon the beard,
3
Upon the beard of Aaron, *
and runs down upon the collar of his robe.
4
It is like the dew of Hermon *
that falls upon the hills of Zion.
5
For there the Lord has ordained the blessing: *
life for evermore.