Monthly Archives: August 2017

1 A Canticle in steps. I have lifted up my eyes to you, who dwells in the heavens. 2 Behold, as the eyes of the servants are on the hands of their masters, as the eyes of the handmaid are on the hands of her mistress, so our eyes are upon the Lord our God, […]

1 A Canticle in steps. If the Lord had not been with us, let Israel now say it: 2 if the Lord had not been with us, when men rose up against us, 3 perhaps they would have swallowed us alive. When their fury was enraged against us, 4 perhaps the waters would have engulfed […]

1 A Canticle in steps. Those who trust in the Lord will be like the mountain of Zion. He will not be disturbed for eternity, who dwells 2 in Jerusalem. Mountains surround it. And the Lord surrounds his people, from this time forward and even forever. 3 For the Lord will not allow the rod […]

1 A Canticle in steps. When the Lord turned back the captivity of Zion, we became like those who are consoled. 2 Then our mouth was filled with gladness and our tongue with exultation. Then they will say among the nations: “The Lord has done great things for them.” 3 The Lord has done great […]

1 A Canticle in steps: of Solomon. Unless the Lord has built the house, those who build it have labored in vain. Unless the Lord has guarded the city, he who guards it watches in vain. 2 It is in vain that you rise before daylight, that you rise up after you have sat down, […]

1 A Canticle in steps. Blessed are all those who fear the Lord, who walk in his ways. 2 For you will eat by the labors of your hands. Blessed are you, and it will be well with you. 3 Your wife is like an abundant vine on the sides of your house. Your sons […]

1 A Canticle in steps. They have often fought against me from my youth, let Israel now say: 2 they have often fought against me from my youth, yet they could not prevail over me. 3 The sinners have made fabrications behind my back. They have prolonged their iniquity. 4 The just Lord will cut […]

1 A Canticle in steps. From the depths, I have cried out to you, O Lord. 2 O Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication. 3 If you, O Lord, were to heed iniquities, who, O Lord, could persevere? 4 For with you, there is forgiveness, and […]

1 A Canticle in steps: of David. O Lord, my heart has not been exalted, and my eyes have not been raised up. Neither have I walked in greatness, nor in wonders beyond me. 2 When I was not humble in thought, then I lifted up my soul. Like one who has been weaned from […]

1 A Canticle in steps. O Lord, remember David and all his meekness, 2 how he swore to the Lord, how he made a vow to the God of Jacob: 3 I shall not enter into the tabernacle of my house, nor climb into the bed where I lie down; 4 I shall not give […]