Ecclesiasticus 47:8-10
Psalm 122 or
Psalm 34:1-8
Luke 24:44-48
Ecclesiasticus 47:8-10
In all that he did he gave thanks
to the Holy One, the Most High, proclaiming his glory;
he sang praise with all his heart,
and he loved his Maker.
He placed singers before the altar,
to make sweet melody with their voices.
He gave beauty to the festivals
and arranged their times throughout the year,
while they praised God's holy name,
and the sanctuary resounded from early morning.
Psalm 122
Laetatus sum
1 I was glad when they said to me, •
‘Let us go to the house of the Lord.’
2 And now our feet are standing •
within your gates, O Jerusalem;
3 Jerusalem, built as a city •
that is at unity in itself.
4 Thither the tribes go up, the tribes of the Lord, •
as is decreed for Israel,
to give thanks to the name of the Lord.
5 For there are set the thrones of judgement, •
the thrones of the house of David.
6 O pray for the peace of Jerusalem: •
‘May they prosper who love you.
7 ‘Peace be within your walls •
and tranquillity within your palaces.’
8 For my kindred and companions’ sake, •
I will pray that peace be with you.
9 For the sake of the house of the Lord our God, •
I will seek to do you good.
Psalm 34:1-8
Benedicam Dominum
1 I will bless the Lord at all times; •
his praise shall ever be in my mouth.
2 My soul shall glory in the Lord; •
let the humble hear and be glad.
3 O magnify the Lord with me; •
let us exalt his name together.
4 I sought the Lord and he answered me •
and delivered me from all my fears.
5 Look upon him and be radiant •
and your faces shall not be ashamed.
6 This poor soul cried, and the Lord heard me •
and saved me from all my troubles.
7 The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him •
and delivers them.
8 O taste and see that the Lord is gracious; •
blessed is the one who trusts in him.