Psalm 1

Psalm 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6

#78C Solemnities C Context (6th Sunday in Ordinary Time C)-

#185 Weekdays I & II Context (Friday of the 2nd Week of Advent)

#220 Weekday Years I & II Context (Thursday after Ash Wednesday)
R. (40:5a) Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.

#233 Weekday Years I & II Contest (Thursday of the 2nd Week of Lent)
R. (40:5a) Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.

#344 Weekday Year I Context (Thursday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time)
R. (40:5a) Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.

#464 Weekday Year I Context (Thursday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time)
R. (Ps 40:5a) Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.

#469 Weekday Year II Context (Wednesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time)
R. (see Jn 8:12) Those who follow you, Lord, will have the light of life.

#476 Weekday Year I Context (Thursday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time)
R. (Ps 40:5) Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.

#479 Weekday Year II Context (Monday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time)
R. (see Eph. 5:1) Behave like God as his very dear children.

#497 Weekday Year II Context (Monday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time)
R. (Rev. 2:17) Those who are victorious I will feed from the tree of life.

#510A Proper of Saints Context (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious, Jan 4)
R. (40:5a) Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.
or: R. (2a) Blessed are they who delight in the law of the Lord.
or: R. (92:13-14) The just will flourish like the palm tree in the garden of the Lord.

#549 Proper of Saints Context (St. John Baptist De La Salle, Apr 7)

#566B Proper of Saints Context (St. Rita of Cascia, May 22)
R. Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.
or: R. Blessed are they who delight in the law of the Lord.
or: R. The just will flourish like the palm tree in the garden of the Lord.

#595 Proper of Saint Context (St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria, Jul 5)
R. (40:5a) Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.
or:R. (2a) Blessed are they who delight in the law of the Lord.
or:R. (92:13-14) The just will flourish like the palm tree in the garden of the Lord.

#598 Proper of Saints Context (St. Henry, Jul 13)
R. (40:5a) Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.
or: R. (2a) Blessed are they who delight in the law of the Lord.
or: R. (92:13-14) The just will flourish like the palm tree in the garden of the Lord.

#636A Proper of Saints, Context, (St. Peter Calver, September 9)
R. (40:5a) Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.
or: R. (2a) Blessed are they who delight in the law of the Lord.
or: R. (92:13-14) The just will flourish like the palm tree in the garden of the Lord.

#652 Proper of Saints Context (St. Bruno, Oct 6)
R. (40:5a) Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.
or:R. (2a) Blessed are they who delight in the law of the Lord.
or:R. (92:13-14) The just will flourish like the palm tree in the garden of the Lord.

#674 Proper of Saints Context (St. Josaphat, Nov 12)
R. (40:5a) Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.
or: R. (2a) Blessed are they who delight in the law of the Lord.
or: R. (92:13-14) The just will flourish like the palm tree in the garden of the Lord.

#739 Commons Context (Common of Holy Men and Women, 1.)
R. (40:5a) Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.
or: R. (2a) Blessed are they who delight in the law of the Lord.
or: R. (92:13-14) The just will flourish like the palm tree in the garden of the Lord.

#808 Ritual Mass Context (For the Blessing of Abbots and Abbesses, 1.)
R. (40:5a) Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.

R. (see John 8:12) Those who follow you, Lord, will have the light of life.

Blessed the man who follows not
the counsel of the wicked
Nor walks in the way of sinners,
nor sits in the company of the insolent,
But delights in the law of the LORD
and meditates on his law day and night.
R. Those who follow you, Lord, will have the light of life.

He is like a tree
planted near running water,
That yields its fruit in due season,
and whose leaves never fade.
Whatever he does, prospers.
R. Those who follow you, Lord, will have the light of life.

Not so the wicked, not so;
they are like chaff which the wind drives away.
For the LORD watches over the way of the just,
but the way of the wicked vanishes.
R. Those who follow you, Lord, will have the light of life.
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Commentary on Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4 and 6

Psalm 1 serves as a preface to the whole book of psalms. The psalmist here exalts those who follow the Lord’s commands, and reflects upon the blessings they will receive. As in Romans 6:19ff, this selection emphasizes the contrast between the salvation of the just and the punishment of the wicked.

This wisdom psalm begins by extolling the virtue of those who follow the law. The focus is to look to God for guidance, and not to trust only in the counsel of men. Those who reject the law will be blown away like “chaff,” an image used in the Gospel as well (Matthew 3:12).

This portion of the psalm is later echoed in Isaiah 48:17-19, like an overlapped formula of covenant.  Blessed is the man who “delights in the law day and night,” but “the way of the wicked vanishes.” It also takes up the theme of following right paths and staying true to the teachings of God: “Blessed the man who follows not the counsel of the wicked nor walks in the way of sinners, nor sits in the company of the insolent, but delights in the law of the Lord and meditates on his law day and night.”

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Psalm 5

Psalm 5:2-3ab, 4b-6a, 6b-7

#365 Weekday Year II Context (Monday of the 11th Week O)

R. (2b) Lord, listen to my groaning.

Hearken to my words, O Lord,
attend to my sighing.
Heed my call for help,
my king and my God!
R. Lord, listen to my groaning.

At dawn I bring my plea expectantly before you.
For you, O God, delight not in wickedness;
no evil man remains with you;
the arrogant may not stand in your sight.
R. Lord, listen to my groaning.

You hate all evildoers.
You destroy all who speak falsehood;
The bloodthirsty and the deceitful
the Lord abhors.
R. Lord, listen to my groaning.
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Commentary on Ps 5:2-3ab, 4b-6a, 6b-7

“Psalm 5 offers not only a prayer that may be used in worship of God, but also a mirror of mankind without God.” [1]  It is an individual lament contrasting the saving power of God with the lies of evil people. In these strophes, the psalmist pleads that God will visit judgment on those who lie and commit evil deeds.

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Psalm 5:4b-6a, 6b-7, 8

#378 Weekday Year II Context (Tuesday of the 13th Week O)

R. (9a) Lead me in your justice, Lord.

At dawn I bring my plea expectantly before you.
For you, O God, delight not in wickedness;
no evil man remains with you;
the arrogant may not stand in your sight.
R. Lead me in your justice, Lord.

You hate all evildoers;
you destroy all who speak falsehood;
The bloodthirsty and the deceitful
the Lord abhors.
R. Lead me in your justice, Lord.

But I, because of your abundant mercy,
will enter your house;
I will worship at your holy temple
in fear of you, O Lord.
R. Lead me in your justice, Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 5:4b-6a, 6b-7, 8

Psalm 5 is a lament, pleading for rescue from those who are evil and do not follow the statutes of God. The love of God is for his faithful people, and those who do not follow his law “the Lord abhors.”

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Psalm 5:5-6, 7, 12

#437 Weekday Year II Context (Monday of the 23rd Week O)

R. (9) Lead me in your justice, Lord.

For you, O God, delight not in wickedness;
no evil man remains with you;
the arrogant may not stand in your sight.
You hate all evildoers.
R. Lead me in your justice, Lord.

You destroy all who speak falsehood;
The bloodthirsty and the deceitful
the LORD abhors.
R. Lead me in your justice, Lord.

But let all who take refuge in you
be glad and exult forever.
Protect them, that you may be the joy
of those who love your name.
R. Lead me in your justice, Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 5:5-6, 7, 12

Psalm 5 is an individual lament contrasting the saving power of God with the lies of evil people. In these strophes the psalmist asks that, while the wicked should be cast down, the just should receive his mercy and salvation.

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[1] The Word Biblical Commentary, Psalms 1-50, Volume 19 © 2004 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. p. 88.

Psalm 4

Psalm 4:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8

#360 Weekday Year II Context (Tuesday of the 10th Week O)

R. (7a) Lord, let your face shine on us.

When I call, answer me, O my just God,
you who relieve me when I am in distress;
Have pity on me, and hear my prayer!
Men of rank, how long will you be dull of heart?
Why do you love what is vain and seek after falsehood?
R. Lord, let your face shine on us.

Know that the Lord does wonders for his faithful one;
the Lord will hear me when I call upon him.
Tremble, and sin not;
reflect, upon your beds, in silence.
R. Lord, let your face shine on us.

O Lord, let the light of your countenance shine upon us!
You put gladness into my heart,
more than when grain and wine abound.
R. Lord, let your face shine on us.
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Commentary on Ps 4:2-3, 4-5, 7b-8

Psalm 4 is an individual lament. In these strophes, we hear the trust the psalmist has in God whose saving works cause the faithful to tremble in awe of God’s mercy.

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Psalm 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9

#47B Solemnities B Context (3rd Sunday E B)

R. (7a) Lord, let your face shine on us.
or:
R. Alleluia.

When I call, answer me, O my just God,
you who relieve me when I am in distress;
have pity on me, and hear my prayer!
R. Lord, let your face shine on us.
or:
R. Alleluia.

Know that the LORD does wonders for his faithful one;
the LORD will hear me when I call upon him.
R. Lord, let your face shine on us.
or:
R. Alleluia.

O LORD, let the light of your countenance shine upon us!
You put gladness into my heart.
R. Lord, let your face shine on us.
or:
R. Alleluia.

As soon as I lie down, I fall peacefully asleep,
for you alone, O LORD,
bring security to my dwelling.
R. Lord, let your face shine on us.
or:
R. Alleluia.
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Commentary on Ps 4:2, 4, 7-8, 9

Psalm 4 is an individual lament. In these strophes we hear the trust the psalmist has in God whose saving works cause the faithful to tremble in awe of God’s mercy. Assurance of God's mercy and protection brings the peace that sets hearts to rest and gives joy to life.

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Psalm 2

Psalm 2:7bc-8, 10-12a

#212 Weekday Year I & II Context (Monday Following Epiphany)

R. (8ab) I will give you all the nations for an inheritance.

The Lord said to me, “You are my Son;
this day I have begotten you.
Ask of me and I will give you
the nations for an inheritance
and the ends of the earth for your possession.”
R. I will give you all the nations for an inheritance.

And now, O kings, give heed;
take warning, you rulers of the earth.
Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice before him;
with trembling rejoice.
R. I will give you all the nations for an inheritance.
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Commentary on Ps 2:7bc-8, 10-12a

Psalm 2 is one of the Royal Psalms. In this passage we are reminded that God has adopted us as his sons and daughters. The language used is the formal adoption language of the time. The second strophe gives force to the service to God required by that adoption.

CCC:  Ps 2:7-8 2606; Ps 2:7 441, 653, 2836
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Psalm 2:1-3, 4-7a, 7b-9

#267 Weekday Years I & II Context (Monday of the 2nd Week of Easter)

R. (see 11d) Blessed are all who take refuge in the Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.

Why do the nations rage
and the peoples utter folly?
The kings of the earth rise up,
and the princes conspire together
against the LORD and against his anointed:
"Let us break their fetters
and cast their bonds from us!"
R. Blessed are all who take refuge in the Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.

He who is throned in heaven laughs;
the LORD derides them.
Then in anger he speaks to them;
he terrifies them in his wrath:
"I myself have set up my king
on Zion, my holy mountain."
I will proclaim the decree of the LORD.
R. Blessed are all who take refuge in the Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.

The LORD said to me, "You are my Son;
this day I have begotten you.
Ask of me and I will give you
the nations for an inheritance
and the ends of the earth for your possession.
You shall rule them with an iron rod;
you shall shatter them like an earthen dish."
R. Blessed are all who take refuge in the Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.
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Commentary on Ps 2:1-3, 4-7a, 7b-9

Psalm 2 is one of the “Royal Psalms.” In this passage we are reminded that God has adopted us as his sons and daughters. The language used is the formal adoption language of the time. The selection focuses on the true ruler of heaven and earth - the Lord - not, as the psalmist points out, worldly kings who do not fear the Most High God.  There is an image used in Psalm 149 in which the Lord empowers the people to cast off their fetters, and use them to bind the secular rulers who oppress them (Psalm 149:8). The song sings of their steadfast commitment to bring this word to the Gentiles, freeing them from their idols.  The first strophe is quoted by the apostles in Acts 4:23ff.

CCC: Ps 2:1-2 600; Ps 2:2 436; Ps 2:6-7 745; Ps 2:7-8 2606; Ps 2:7 441, 653, 2836
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Psalm 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab

#283 Weekday Years I & II Context (Friday of the 4th Week E)

R. (7bc) You are my Son; this day I have begotten you.
or:
R. Alleluia.

"I myself have set up my king
on Zion, my holy mountain."
I will proclaim the decree of the LORD:
The LORD said to me, "You are my Son;
this day I have begotten you."
R. You are my Son; this day I have begotten you.
or:
R. Alleluia.

"Ask of me and I will give you
the nations for an inheritance
and the ends of the earth for your possession.
You shall rule them with an iron rod;
you shall shatter them like an earthen dish."
R. You are my Son; this day I have begotten you.
or:
R. Alleluia.

And now, O kings, give heed;
take warning, you rulers of the earth.
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice before him;
with trembling rejoice.
R. You are my Son; this day I have begotten you.
or:
R. Alleluia.
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Commentary on Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab

Psalm 2 is a “royal psalm.” The proclamation of adoption is set in legal terms of the day to establish the relationship between people and God. We hear in this language the baptismal adoption we received, making us God’s children and favored above all creation.

CCC: Ps 2:6-7 745; Ps 2:7-8 2606; Ps 2:7 441, 653, 2836
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Psalm 2:1-3, 4-6, 10-12a

#879 Mass for Various Needs Context (I. For the Holy Church, 12. For Persecuted Christians, First Option)

R. (11e) Blessed are all who put their trust in the Lord.

Why do the nations rage
  and the peoples utter folly?
The kings of the earth rise up,
  and the princes conspire together
  against the LORD and against his anointed:
"Let us break their fetters
  and cast their bonds from us!"
R. Blessed are all who put their trust in the Lord.

He who is throned in heaven laughs;
  the LORD derides them.
Then in anger he speaks to them;
  he terrifies them in his wrath:
"I myself have set up my king
  on Zion, my holy mountain."
R. Blessed are all who put their trust in the Lord.

And now, O kings, give heed;
  take warning, you rulers of the earth.
Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice before him;
  with trembling pay homage to him.
R. Blessed are all who put their trust in the Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 1-3, 4-6, 10-12a

Psalm 2 is one of the “Royal Psalms”. In this passage we are reminded that God has adopted us as His sons and daughters. The language used is the formal adoption language of the time. The selection focuses on the true ruler of heaven and earth - the Lord.  Not, as the psalmist points out, worldly kings who do not fear the Most High God.  There is an image used in Psalm 149 in which the the Lord empowers the people to cast off their fetters and use them to bind the secular rulers who oppress them (Psalm 149:8). The song sings of their steadfast commitment bring this word to the gentiles, freeing them from their idols.  The first strophe is quoted by the Apostles in Acts 4:23ff.

CCC: Ps 2:1-2 600; Ps 2:2 436
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Psalm 3

Psalm 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7

#323 Weekday Year II Context (Monday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time)-

#498 Weekday Year I Context (Tuesday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time)

R. (6b) The Lord upholds me.

O LORD, how many are my adversaries!
Many rise up against me!
Many are saying of me,
“There is no salvation for him in God.”
R. The Lord upholds me.

But you, O LORD, are my shield;
my glory, you lift up my head!
When I call out to the LORD,
he answers me from his holy mountain.
R. The Lord upholds me.

When I lie down in sleep,
I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.
I fear not the myriads of people
arrayed against me on every side.
R. The Lord upholds me.
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Commentary on Ps 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7

Psalm 3 is a lament, singing of the plight of one attacked and oppressed by enemies on all sides. These strophes are clearly an echo of King David’s sorrow, as all that the Lord has given to him seems to be at risk with no sign that God will come to his aid. In spite of this apparent abandonment, the singer has faith that God will continue to defend his servant.

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Psalm 8

Psalm 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9

#306 Weekday Year I Context (Tuesday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time)

#264 Weekday Years I & II Context (Thursday in the Octave of Easter)
R. (2ab) O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!
or:
R. Alleluia.

#516B Proper of Saints (Context) (Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children, Jan 22)

R. (2ab) O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!

R. (see 7) You have given your Son rule over the works of your hands.

O LORD, our Lord,
how glorious is your name over all the earth!
What is man that you should be mindful of him,
or the son of man that you should care for him?
R. You have given your Son rule over the works of your hands.

You have made him little less than the angels,
and crowned him with glory and honor.
You have given him rule over the works of your hands,
putting all things under his feet.
R. You have given your Son rule over the works of your hands.

All sheep and oxen,
yes, and the beasts of the field,
The birds of the air, the fishes of the sea,
and whatever swims the paths of the seas.
R. You have given your Son rule over the works of your hands.
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Commentary on Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9

Psalm 8 is another of the songs of thanksgiving.  In this selection we hear the title “son of man” used.  It is, in this instance, referring to all the faithful as opposed to Jesus.  The song reflects on the creation account from Genesis, and how God gave man dominion over the life he had created. The humility expressed in this song has the same sense of questioning humility found in Hebrews 2:5-12. It also marvels at the fact that God made his creation subject to man.

(Note: The psalm response implies that the Son of God has been given rule over the works of his own hands, contradicting the psalmist’s lyric which clearly intends to refer to the Genesis creation account. Verse 7, from which the response was said to have been taken reads in the NAB: “You have given him rule over the works of your hands.” “Him” refers to humankind in this psalm.)

CCC: Ps 8:2 300, 2566; Ps 8:6 2566, 2809
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Psalm 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9

#166C Solemnities C Context (Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity C)

#330 Weekday Year I Context (Tuesday of the 5th Week in Ordinary Time)

#510/1 Proper of Saints Context (The Most Holy Name of Jesus, Jan 3)

#753 Ritual Mass Context (I. For the Conferral of Christian Initiation, 1. Catechumenate and Christian Initiation of Adults, Christian Initiation Apart from the Easter Vigil, 1.)
R. (2ab) O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!
or: R. (Ephesians 5:14) Wake up and rise from death: Christ will shine upon you!

#904 Mass for Various Needs Context (III. In Various Public Circumstances, 17. For the Beginning of the Civil Year, 1.)

#947E Masses for Various Occasions Context (III. In Various Public Circumstances, 26A. In Thanksgiving to God for the Gift of Human Life. 1.)

R. (2ab) O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!

When I behold your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars which you set in place—
What is man that you should be mindful of him,
or the son of man that you should care for him?
R. O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!

You have made him little less than the angels,
and crowned him with glory and honor.
You have given him rule over the works of your hands,
putting all things under his feet.
R. O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!

All sheep and oxen,
yes, and the beasts of the field,
The birds of the air, the fishes of the sea,
and whatever swims the paths of the seas.
R. O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!
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Commentary on Ps 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9

Psalm 8 is a song of thanksgiving for the creation event described in Genesis. The song marvels at God’s great work, his creation, and the life he gave us. The singer expresses the humility of a people who, through no merit of their own, God has made little less than angels and given a place of honor. Having done all this, mankind accepts great responsibility for stewardship.

CCC: Ps 8:6 2566, 2809
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Psalm 8:2-3ab, 4-5, 6-7

#472 Weekday Year II Context (Saturday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time)

R. (7) You have given your Son rule over the works of your hands.

O LORD, our LORD,
how glorious is your name over all the earth!
You have exalted your majesty above the heavens.
Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings
you have fashioned praise because of your foes.
R. You have given your Son rule over the works of your hands.

When I behold your heavens, the work of your fingers,
the moon and the stars which you set in place—
What is man that you should be mindful of him,
or the son of man that you should care for him?
R. You have given your Son rule over the works of your hands.

You have made him little less than the angels,
and crowned him with glory and honor.
You have given him rule over the works of your hands,
putting all things under his feet.
R. You have given your Son rule over the works of your hands.
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Commentary on Ps 8:2-3ab, 4-5, 6-7

Psalm 8 is another of the songs of thanksgiving.  In this selection we hear the title “son of man” used.  It is, in this instance, referring to the people not to Jesus.  The song reflects on the creation account from Genesis, and how God gave man dominion over the life he had created.

CCC: Ps 8:2 300, 2566; Ps 8:3 559; Ps 8:6 2566, 2809
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Psalm 8:4-5, 6-7a, 7b-9

#884 Mass for Various Needs Context (II. For Public Needs,  13. For the Country or a City or for Those Who Serve in Public Office or for the Congress or for the President or for the Progress of Peoples, 1.)

R. (2ab) O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!

When I behold your heavens, the work of your fingers,
  the moon and the stars which you have set in place-
What is man that you should be mindful of him,
  or the son of man that you should care for him?
R. O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!

Yet you have made him little less than the angels,
  and crowned him with glory and honor.
You have given him rule over the works of your hands.
R. O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!

Putting all things under his feet:
All sheep and oxen,
  yes, and the beasts of the field,
The birds of the air, the fishes of the sea,
   and whatever swims the paths of the seas.
R. O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth!
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Commentary on Ps 8:4-5, 6-7a, 7b-9

Psalm 8 is another of the songs of thanksgiving.  In this selection we hear the title “son of man” used.  It is, in this instance referring to the people as opposed to Jesus.  The song reflects on the creation account from Genesis and how God gave man dominion over the life he had created. The singer expresses the humility of a people whom, through no merit of their own, God has made little less than angels and given a place of honor. Having done all this, mankind accepts great responsibility for stewardship.

CCC: Ps 8:6 2566, 2809
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Psalm 6

Psalm 6:2-4a, 4b-6, 9-10

#793 Ritual Mass (V. For the Pastoral Care of the Sick and the Dying, 1. Anointing of the Sick, 2.)

R. (3a) Have mercy on me, Lord; my strength is gone.

O LORD, reprove me not in your anger,
  nor chastise me in your wrath.
Have mercy on me, O LORD, for my strength is gone;
  heal me, O LORD, for my body is in terror;
My soul, too, is utterly terrified.
R. Have mercy on me, Lord; my strength is gone.

But you, O LORD, how long?
Return, O LORD, save my life;
  rescue me because of your kindness,
For among the dead no one remembers you;
  in the nether world who gives you thanks?
R. Have mercy on me, Lord; my strength is gone.

Depart from me, all evildoers,
  for the LORD has heard the sound of my weeping;
The LORD has heard my plea;
  the LORD has accepted my prayer.
R. Have mercy on me, Lord; my strength is gone.
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Commentary on Ps 6:2-4a, 4b-6, 9-10

Psalm 6 is an individual lament.  The singer cries for help from the Lord in the morning.   The first of the seven Penitential Psalms (Psalms 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, 143), a designation dating from the seventh century A.D. for Psalms suitable to express repentance. The psalmist does not, as in many laments, claim to be innocent but appeals to God’s mercy (Ps 6:5). Sin here, as often in the Bible, is both the sinful act and its injurious consequences; here it is physical sickness (Ps 6:3–4, 7–8) and the attacks of enemies (Ps 6:8, 9, 11). The psalmist prays that the effects of personal and social sin be taken away. [1]

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Psalm 7

Psalm 7:2-3, 9bc-10, 11-12

#249 Weekday Years I & II Context (Saturday of the 4th Week L)

R. (2a) O Lord, my God, in you I take refuge.

O LORD, my God, in you I take refuge;
save me from all my pursuers and rescue me,
Lest I become like the lion's prey,
to be torn to pieces, with no one to rescue me.
R. O Lord, my God, in you I take refuge.

Do me justice, O LORD, because I am just,
and because of the innocence that is mine.
Let the malice of the wicked come to an end,
but sustain the just,
O searcher of heart and soul, O just God.
R. O Lord, my God, in you I take refuge.

A shield before me is God,
who saves the upright of heart;
A just judge is God,
a God who punishes day by day.
R. O Lord, my God, in you I take refuge.
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Commentary on Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-10, 11-12

Psalm 7 is a lament. In the verses used here, we find the psalmist being persecuted. He is calling on the Lord for protection and salvation. As in many cases, the singer sees the Lord as armor, a shield against those who would do him harm, the wicked.

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Psalm 9

Psalm 9:8-9, 10-11, 12-13

#412 Weekday Year II Context (Saturday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time)-

R. (11b) You forsake not those who seek you, O Lord.

The Lord sits enthroned forever;
he has set up his throne for judgment.
He judges the world with justice;
he governs the peoples with equity.
R. You forsake not those who seek you, O Lord.

The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed,
a stronghold in times of distress.
They trust in you who cherish your name,
for you forsake not those who seek you, O Lord.
R. You forsake not those who seek you, O Lord.

Sing praise to the Lord enthroned in Zion;
proclaim among the nations his deeds;
For the avenger of blood has remembered;
he has not forgotten the cry of the poor.
R. You forsake not those who seek you, O Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 9:8-9, 10-11, 12-13

The psalm addresses loosely connected themes, the rescue of the helpless poor from their enemies, God's worldwide judgment and his kingship over the nations.

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Psalm 9:2-3, 6 and 16, 8-9

#465 Weekday Year I Context (Friday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time)-

R. (9) The Lord will judge the world with justice.

I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with all my heart;
I will declare all your wondrous deeds.
I will be glad and exult in you;
I will sing praise to your name, Most High.
R. The Lord will judge the world with justice.

You rebuked the nations and destroyed the wicked;
their name you blotted out forever and ever.
The nations are sunk in the pit they have made;
in the snare they set, their foot is caught.
R. The Lord will judge the world with justice.

But the LORD sits enthroned forever;
he has set up his throne for judgment.
He judges the world with justice;
he governs the peoples with equity.
R. The Lord will judge the world with justice.
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Commentary on Ps 9:2-3, 6 and 16, 8-9

This selection of the strophes from Psalm 9 initially gives us a poem of thanksgiving. This is followed by a recollection of God’s support of the children of Israel as they came into the land promised by the Lord. These verses conclude with submission to the will and judgment of God.

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Psalm 9:2-3, 4 and 6, 16 and 19

#502 Weekday Year I Context (Saturday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time)-

R. (see 16a) I will rejoice in your salvation, O Lord.

I will give thanks to you, O LORD, with all my heart;
I will declare all your wondrous deeds.
I will be glad and exult in you;
I will sing praise to your name, Most High.
R. I will rejoice in your salvation, O Lord.

Because my enemies are turned back,
overthrown and destroyed before you.
You rebuked the nations and destroyed the wicked;
their name you blotted out forever and ever.
R. I will rejoice in your salvation, O Lord.

The nations are sunk in the pit they have made;
in the snare they set, their foot is caught.
For the needy shall not always be forgotten,
nor shall the hope of the afflicted forever perish.
R. I will rejoice in your salvation, O Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 9:2-3, 4 and 6, 16 and 19

Psalm 9 is a song of thanksgiving. These strophes give thanks to God for his support in the face of oppression. The psalmist's enemies are thrown down and the faithful triumph through God’s grace.

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Psalm 10

Psalm 10:1-2, 3-4, 7-8, 14

#394 Weekday Year II Context (Saturday of the 15th Week O)

R. (12b) Do not forget the poor, O Lord!

Why, O Lord, do you stand aloof?
Why hide in times of distress?
Proudly the wicked harass the afflicted,
who are caught in the devices the wicked have contrived.
R. Do not forget the poor, O Lord!

For the wicked man glories in his greed,
and the covetous blasphemes, sets the LORD at nought.
The wicked man boasts, “He will not avenge it”;
“There is no God,” sums up his thoughts.
R. Do not forget the poor, O Lord!

His mouth is full of cursing, guile and deceit;
under his tongue are mischief and iniquity.
He lurks in ambush near the villages;
in hiding he murders the innocent;
his eyes spy upon the unfortunate.
R. Do not forget the poor, O Lord!

You do see, for you behold misery and sorrow,
taking them in your hands.
On you the unfortunate man depends;
of the fatherless you are the helper.
R. Do not forget the poor, O Lord!
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Commentary on Ps 10:1-2, 3-4, 7-8, 14

Psalm 10 (generally linked with Psalm 9) is considered a thanksgiving hymn. The strophes used in this selection, however, reflect a lament against the wicked that prey upon the poor and faithful. By their actions, the wicked reject God and consider him unable or unwilling to stop their actions. The concluding strophe reflects the hope of the faithful, because of God’s mercy his salvation will vindicate them.

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Psalm 15

Psalm 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5

#108C Solemnties C Context (16th Sunday in Ordinary Time C)

#125B Solemnities B Context (22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time B)

R. (1a)One who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.

Whoever walks blamelessly and does justice;
who thinks the truth in his heart
and slanders not with his tongue.
R. One who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.

Who harms not his fellow man,
nor takes up a reproach against his neighbor;
by whom the reprobate is despised,
while he honors those who fear the LORD.
R. One who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.

Who lends not his money at usury
and accepts no bribe against the innocent.
Whoever does these things
shall never be disturbed.
R. One who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 15:2-3, 3-4, 4-5

This selection records the response of the temple representative when asked what virtues are appropriate in the eyes of God. The response lauds the person who follows the Law of Moses, specifically the Hebrew laws that warn against slander or false accusations. In the second strophe, it honors the person who does no violence against another. And finally, in the last strophe, we are told that the person who does not charge interest on a loan (usury) is also uplifted.

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Psalm 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5

#449 Weekday Year II Context (Monday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time)

#498 Weekday Year II Context (Tuesday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time)
R. (Rev. 3: 21) I will seat the victor beside me on my throne.

#604A Proper of Saints Context (St. Sharbel Makhlue, Jul 24)+

#739 Commons Context (Common of Holy Men and Women, 2.)

R. (1) The just one shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.

He who walks blamelessly and does justice;
who thinks the truth in his heart
and slanders not with his tongue.
R. The just one shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.

Who harms not his fellow man,
nor takes up a reproach against his neighbor;
By whom the reprobate is despised,
while he honors those who fear the Lord.
R. The just one shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.

Who lends not his money at usury
and accepts no bribe against the innocent.
He who does these things
shall never be disturbed.
R. The just one shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4ab, 5

Psalm 15 is a didactic song instructing the faithful to follow God’s precepts, and explaining that those who act in accord with the Law will receive God’s support and grace. It is a Jewish form of examination of conscience. These verses record the response of the temple representative when asked what virtues are appropriate in the eyes of God.  The response lauds the person who follows the “Law,” specifically the Hebrew laws that warn against slander or false accusations. In the second strophe it honors the person who does no violence against another. And finally, in the last strophe, we are told that the person who does not charge interest on a loan (usury) is also uplifted.

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Psalm 15:2-3ab, 3cd-4ab, 5

#337 Weekday Year II Context (Wednesday of the 6th Week in Ordinary Time)

#372 Weekday Year I Context (Tuesday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time)
R. (1b) He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord.

#537 Proper of Saints Context (St. Casimir, Mar 4)

R. (l) The just one shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.

He who walks blamelessly and does justice;
who thinks the truth in his heart
and slanders not with his tongue.
R. The just one shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.

Who harms not his fellow man,
nor takes up a reproach against his neighbor;
By whom the reprobate is despised,
while he honors those who fear the LORD.
R. The just one shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.

Who lends not his money at usury
and accepts no bribe against the innocent.
He who does these things
shall never be disturbed.
R. The just one shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 15:2-3ab, 3cd-4ab, 5

Psalm 15 is a didactic song instructing the faithful to follow God’s precepts and explaining that those who act in accord with the Law will receive God’s support and grace.

This selection records the response of the temple representative when asked what virtues are appropriate in the eyes of God. The response lauds the person who follows the “Law,” specifically the Hebrew laws that warn against slander or false accusations. In the second strophe it honors the person who does no violence against another. And finally, in the last strophe, we are told that the person who does not charge interest on a loan (usury) is also uplifted.

CCC: Ps 15:3-7 579
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Psalm 15:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5

#32O-2 BVM Context (The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother and Teacher in the Spirit)

R. (See 1b) The just shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.

Whoever walks without blame,
doing what is right,
speaking truth from the heart;
who does not slander a neighbor.
R. The just shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.

Who does no harm to another,
never defames a friend;
who disdains the wicked,
but honors those who fear the LORD.
R. The just shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.

Who keeps an oath despite the cost,
lends no money at interest,
accepts no bribe against the innocent.
Whoever acts like this
shall never be shaken.
R. The just shall live on your holy mountain, O Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 15:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5

Psalm 15 is a didactic song instructing the faithful to follow God’s precepts and explaining that those who act in accord with the Law will receive God’s support and grace.

This selection records the response of the temple representative when asked what virtues are appropriate in the eyes of God. The response lauds the person who follows the “Law,” specifically the Hebrew laws that warn against slander or false accusations. In the second strophe it honors the person who does no violence against another. And finally, in the last strophe, we are told that the person who does not charge interest on a loan (usury) is also uplifted.

CCC: Ps 15:3-7 579
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+ Added from the Sacramentary Supplement, provisional number assigned by SOW 

Psalm 13

Psalm 13:4-5, 6

#481 Weekday Year I Context (Wednesday of the 30th Week O)

R. (6a) My hope, O Lord, is in your mercy.

Look, answer me, O Lord, my God!
Give light to my eyes that I may not sleep in death
lest my enemy say, “I have overcome him”;
lest my foes rejoice at my downfall.
R. All my hope, O Lord, is in your loving kindness.

Though I trusted in your mercy,
Let my heart rejoice in your salvation;
let me sing of the Lord, “He has been good to me.”
R. All my hope, O Lord, is in your loving kindness.
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Commentary on Ps 13:4-5, 6

Psalm 13 is an individual lament. The singer, who is ill, asks the Lord for salvation so their enemies will not think the illness is a punishment from the Lord. Confident in God's abundant mercy, the selection is concluded with a witness to hope in the Lord.

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Psalm 13:6ab, 6c

#636 Proper of Saints Context (Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Sep 8)

R. (Isaiah 61:10) With delight I rejoice in the Lord.

Though I trusted in your mercy,
let my heart rejoice in your salvation.
R. With delight I rejoice in the Lord.

Let me sing of the LORD, “He has been good to me.”
R. With delight I rejoice in the Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 13:6ab, 6c

Psalm 13 begins as an individual lament. However, the final strophe captures the hope in the mercy of God and the faith to accept his call. “The expression of confidence (13:6). The confidence is expressed within the tension which exists between past experience and future hope. The past experience of the psalmist has been one of trust in God’s 'lovingkindness,' namely the faithful covenant love of God which characterized all his dealings with his chosen people.” [1]

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[1] Peter C. Craigie, Psalms 1–50, 2nd ed., vol. 19, Word Biblical Commentary (Nashville, TN: Nelson Reference & Electronic, 2004), 143.

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Psalm 12

Psalm 12:2-3, 4-5, 7-8

#340 Weekday Year II Context (Saturday of the 6th Week O)

R. (8a) You will protect us, Lord.

Help, O Lord! for no one now is dutiful;
faithfulness has vanished from among the children of men.
Everyone speaks falsehood to his neighbor;
with smooth lips they speak, and double heart.
R. You will protect us, Lord.

May the Lord destroy all smooth lips,
every boastful tongue,
Those who say, “We are heroes with our tongues;
our lips are our own; who is lord over us?”
R. You will protect us, Lord.

The promises of the Lord are sure,
like tried silver, freed from dross, sevenfold refined.
You, O Lord, will keep us
and preserve us always from this generation.
R. You will protect us, Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 12:2-3, 4-5, 7-8

Psalm 12 is a community lament, in these strophes the link in made to the evil words from those who are far from God’s law. The psalmist prays for God’s justice to be shown to the world. Laments comprise the largest category of psalms (40 individual laments, 12 national or communal laments). As with all laments, this psalm starts with the invocation of God's name followed by a descerption of the need (in this case the loss of faith among the children). It concludes with the prayer for help and the reasons the Lord should intervene, a vow to offer praise and sacrifice, and grateful praise of the Father. [1] 

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[1] New Jerome Biblical Commentary, Prentice-Hall, inc. © 1990, 34:9, p. 525.
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Psalm 11

Psalm 11:4, 5 and 7

#302 Weekday Years I & II Context (Saturday of the 7th Week E)

R. (see 7b) The just will gaze on your face, O Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.

The LORD is in his holy temple;
the LORD's throne is in heaven.
His eyes behold,
his searching glance is on mankind.
R. The just will gaze on your face, O Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.

The LORD searches the just and the wicked;
the lover of violence he hates.
For the LORD is just, he loves just deeds;
the upright shall see his face.
R. The just will gaze on your face, O Lord.
or:
R. Alleluia.
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Commentary on Ps 11:4, 5 and 7

Psalm 11 is a song (not a prayer) of one who takes refuge in the temple of the Lord.  The psalmist sings of his trust in God’s protection and laments those who trade in violence. The song continues with praise for the one who is steadfast in God’s law.

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Psalm 14

Psalm 14:  It is not cited in the options for various Mass liturgies so no text is provided. "The lament (duplicated in Psalm 53) depicts the world as consisting of two types of people: “the fool” (equals the wicked, Psalm 14:1–3) and “the company of the just” (Psalm 14:4–6; also called “my people,” and “the poor”). The wicked persecute the just, but the Psalm expresses the hope that God will punish the wicked and reward the good." [1]

[1] See NAB footnote on Psalm 14

Psalm 16

Psalm 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11

#41ABC Solemnities ABC Context (Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter)

#158B Solemnities B Context (33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time B)

#824 Ritual Mass Context (IX. For the Dedication or Blessing of a Church or an Altar, 3. Blessing of a Chalice and Paten, 1.)*
R. (5a) The Lord is my inheritance and my cup.

#2-12 BVM  (Context) Apendix
R. (1) Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.

#290 BVM Context (The Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of All Creation)

R. (1) Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.

R. (1) You are my inheritance, O Lord.

O LORD, my allotted portion and my cup,
you it is who hold fast my lot.
I set the LORD ever before me;
with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed.
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.

Therefore my heart is glad and my soul rejoices,
my body, too, abides in confidence;
because you will not abandon my soul to the netherworld,
nor will you suffer your faithful one to undergo corruption.
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.

You will show me the path to life,
fullness of joys in your presence,
the delights at your right hand forever.
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11

Psalm 16 is song of thanksgiving and praise, in this instance for the presence of the Lord and his saving power.  It refers to the end times as well: “because you will not abandon my soul to the netherworld, nor will you suffer your faithful one to undergo corruption.” The intention of this selection is to remind us that there is a resurrection of the dead, and that we should take heart in God who makes this promise.

CCC: Ps 16:9-10 627
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Psalm 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11

#46A Solemnities A Context (3rd Sunday of Easter A)

R. (11a) Lord, you will show us the path of life.
or:
R. Alleluia.

#99C Solemnities C Context (13th Sunday in Ordinary Time C)

#261 Weekday Years I & II Context (Monday in the Octave of Easter)

#300 Weekday Years I & II Context (Thursday of the 7th Week Easter)

R. (1) Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.
or:
R. Alleluia.

Keep me, O God, for in you I take refuge;
I say to the LORD, "My Lord are you."
O LORD, my allotted portion and my cup,
you it is who hold fast my lot.
R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.
or:
R. Alleluia.

I bless the LORD who counsels me;
even in the night my heart exhorts me.
I set the LORD ever before me;
with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed.
R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.
or:
R. Alleluia.

Therefore my heart is glad and my soul rejoices,
my body, too, abides in confidence;
Because you will not abandon my soul to the nether world,
nor will you suffer your faithful one to undergo corruption.
R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.
or:
R. Alleluia.

You will show me the path to life,
fullness of joys in your presence,
the delights at your right hand forever.
R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.
or:
R. Alleluia.
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Commentary on Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11

Psalm 16 is a song of thanksgiving that has become prophetic. It speaks clearly of the resurrection accomplished in Christ. It is a hymn of trust in God. Each strophe ends with an affirmation of faithfulness. Key, in the context of the Easter season, is the idea of trust in God who has conquered death and offers the same gift. ("Because you will not abandon my soul to the nether world, nor will you suffer your faithful one to undergo corruption.") The psalmist prays that God will shield the faithful from harm, and expresses confidence in the Lord’s salvation, closing the passage with praise for God’s loving mercy.

CCC: Ps 16:9-10 627
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Psalm 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab and 8, 11

#361 Weekday Year II Context (Wednesday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time)

R. (1b) Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.

Keep me, O God, for in you I take refuge;
I say to the LORD, “My Lord are you.”
R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.

They multiply their sorrows
who court other gods.
Blood libations to them I will not pour out,
nor will I take their names upon my lips.
R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.

O LORD, my allotted portion and cup,
you it is who hold fast my lot.
I set the LORD ever before me;
with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed.
R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.

You will show me the path to life,
fullness of joys in your presence,
the delights at your right hand forever.
R. Keep me safe, O God; you are my hope.
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Commentary on Ps 16:1b-2ab, 4, 5ab and 8, 11

Psalm 16 is an individual hymn of praise. The psalmist prays that God will shield the faithful from harm and expresses confidence in the Lord’s salvation, closing the passage with praise for God’s loving mercy. "It is apparent that in the earliest Christian community, the psalm was given a messianic interpretation with respect to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Both Peter, in his sermon at Pentecost (Acts 2:25–28), and Paul, in the synagogue at Antioch (Acts 13:35), reflect this interpretation of the psalm in their preaching." [1]

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Psalm 16:1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10

#364 Weekday Year II Context (Saturday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time)

R. (see 5a) You are my inheritance, O Lord.

Keep me, O God, for in you I take refuge;
I say to the Lord, “My Lord are you.”
O Lord, my allotted portion and my cup,
you it is who hold fast my lot.
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.

I bless the Lord who counsels me;
even in the night my heart exhorts me.
I set the Lord ever before me;
with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed.
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.

Therefore my heart is glad and my soul rejoices,
my body, too, abides in confidence;
Because you will not abandon my soul to the nether world,
nor will you suffer your faithful one to undergo corruption.
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 16:1b-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10

Psalm 16 is a song of thanksgiving that has become prophetic; it speaks clearly of the resurrection accomplished now in Christ. (“Because you will not abandon my soul to the nether world, nor will you suffer your faithful one to undergo corruption”.)

CCC: Ps 16:9-10 627
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Psalm 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 11

#418 Weekday Year I Context (Saturday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time)

#441 Weekday Year I Context (Friday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time)

#513 Proper of Saints Context (St. Anthony, Jan 17)

#534 Proper of Saints Context (St. Peter Damian, Feb 21)

#583 Proper of Saints Context (St. Aloysius Gonzaga, Jun 21)

#546 Proper of Saints Context (St. Francis of Paola, Apr 2)

#619 Proper of Saints Context (St. Clare, Aug 11)

#643A Proper of Saints Context (St. Pius of Pietrelcina [Padre Pio], Sep 23)

#651 Proper of Saints Context (St. Francis of Assisi, Oct 4)

#664 Proper of Saint Context (St. John of Capistrano Oct 23)

#721 Commons Context (Common of Pastors, 1.)

#739 Commons Context (Common of Holy Men and Women, 3.)

#777 Ritual Mass Context (III. For the Admission to Candidacy For the Diaconate and the Priesthood, First Option)

#845 Mass for Various Needs Context (I. For the Holy Church, 5. For Priests, 1.)

#859 Mass for Various Needs Context (I. For the Holy Church, 8. For Vocations to Holy Orders or Religious Life, First Option)

R. (5) You are my inheritance, O Lord.

Keep me, O God, for in you I take refuge;
I say to the LORD, "My Lord are you."
O LORD, my allotted portion and my cup,
you it is who hold fast my lot.
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.

I bless the LORD who counsels me;
even at night my heart exhorts me.
I set the LORD ever before me;
with him at my right hand I shall not be disturbed.
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.

You will show me the path to life,
fullness of joys in your presence,
the delights at your right hand forever.
R. You are my inheritance, O Lord.
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Commentary on Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 11

Psalm 16 is an individual hymn of praise.  The psalmist prays that God will shield the faithful from harm and expresses confidence in the Lord’s salvation. The passage closes with praise for God’s loving mercy.  This selection is structured to support the Pauline ideal of placing God first in the life of the faithful. Their greatest possession is being loved by God and loving God in return.

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*Citation differs but text is the same.

[1] Peter C. Craigie, Psalms 1–50, 2nd ed., vol. 19, Word Biblical Commentary (Nashville, TN: Nelson Reference & Electronic, 2004), 158.

Psalm 19

Psalm 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14

#137B Solemnities B Context (26th Sunday in Ordinary Time B)

R. (9a) The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.

The law of the LORD is perfect,
refreshing the soul;
the decree of the LORD is trustworthy,
giving wisdom to the simple.
R. The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.

The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever;
the ordinances of the LORD are true,
all of them just.
R. The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.

Though your servant is careful of them,
very diligent in keeping them,
Yet who can detect failings?
Cleanse me from my unknown faults!
R. The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.

From wanton sin especially, restrain your servant;
let it not rule over me.
Then shall I be blameless and innocent
of serious sin.
R. The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.
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Commentary on Ps 19:8, 10, 12-13, 14

Psalm 19 is a hymn of praise. In this passage we give praise to God’s gift of the Law which guides us in our daily lives. The hymn also extols the virtue of obedience and steadfastness to the Law and its precepts.

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Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 15

#69C Solemnities C Context (3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time C)

#224 Weekday Years I & II Context (Monday of the First Week of Lent)

#310 Weekday Year I Context (Saturday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time)

#341 Weekday Year II Context (Monday of the 7th Week in Ordinary Time)
R. (9a) The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.

#816 Ritual Mass Context (IX. For the Dedication or Blessing of a Church or an Altar, 1. Dedication of a Church)

R. (see John 6:63c) Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

The law of the LORD is perfect,
refreshing the soul;
The decree of the LORD is trustworthy,
giving wisdom to the simple.
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

The precepts of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart;
The command of the LORD is clear,
enlightening the eye.
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever;
The ordinances of the LORD are true,
all of them just.
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

Let the words of my mouth and the thought of my heart
find favor before you,
O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.
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Commentary on Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15

Psalm 19 is a song of praise. It rejoices in the laws and precepts set down by God and asks the Lord to find favor in those who follow them. This part of Psalm 19 is a formulaic profession of faith. It begins with the Law of God, then the rules based upon that law, and finally on faith in God. Essentially this litany says if you follow God’s law in all its fullness, salvation is yours.

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Psalm 19:2-3, 4-5

#468 Weekday Year I Context (Tuesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time)
R. (2a) The heavens proclaim the glory of God.

#495 Weekday Year I Context (Friday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time)
R. (2a) The heavens proclaim the glory of God.

#561 Proper of Saints Context (Sts. Philip and James, May 3)

#590 Proper of Saints Context (Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles - Vigil, Jun 28)

#643 Proper of Saints Context (Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, Sep 21)

#666 Proper of Saints Context (Feast of Sts. Simon and Jude, Oct 28)

#874 Mass For Various Needs Context (I. For the Holy Church, 11. For the Evangelization of Peoples, 1)

R. (5) Their message goes out through all the earth.
or:
R. Alleluia.

The heavens declare the glory of God;
and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
Day pours out the word to day;
and night to night imparts knowledge.
R. Their message goes out through all the earth.
or
R. Alleluia.

Not a word nor a discourse
whose voice is not heard;
Through all the earth their voice resounds,
and to the ends of the world, their message.
R. Their message goes out through all the earth.
or:
R. Alleluia.
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Commentary on Ps 19:2-3, 4-5

Psalm 19 is a hymn of praise. In these opening strophes, the psalmist rejoices in God’s visible hand, revealed in all creation. It is the first of two themes expressed in the psalm (the other is in praise of the Law). While no word of God announces his presence, his glory is revealed in the creation of all things.

CCC: Ps 19:2-5 299; Ps 19:2 326
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Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11

#29B Solemnities B Context (3rd Sunday of Lent B)
R. (John 6:68c) Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

#41ABC Solemnities ABC Context (Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter)
R. (John 6:68c) Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

#105C Solemnities C Context (Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time C)
R. (John 6:63) Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

#352 Weekday Year I Context (Saturday of the 8th Week in Ordinary Time)

#380 Weekday Year II Context (Thursday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time)

#399 Weekday Year I Context (Friday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time)
R. (John 6:68c) Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

#458 Weekday Year I Context (Thursday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time)
R. (9ab) The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.

#542 Proper of Saints Context (St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Mar 18)

#641 Proper of Saints Context (St. Robert Bellarmine, Sep 17)

#657 Proper of Saints Context (St. Teresa of Jesus, Oct 15)

#684 Proper of Saints Context (Feast of St. Andrew, Nov 30)
R. (9ab) The precepts of the Lord give joy to the heart.

#686 Proper of Saint* Context (St. John of Damascus, Dec 4)

#727 Commons Context (Common of Doctors of the Church, First Option)

#748 Ritual Mass Context (I. For the Conferral of Christian Initiation, 1. Catechumenate and Christian Initiation of Adults, Presentation of the Creed)
R. (John 6:68c) Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

#782 Ritual Mass Context (IV. For the Conferral of Ministries, 1. Institution of Readers, First Option)
R. (see John 6:63c) Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

#840 Mass for Various Needs Context (I. For the Holy Church, 4. For a Council of Synod or For a Spiritual or Pastoral Meeting)
R. (John 6:68c) Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

#849 Mass for Various Needs Context (I. For the Holy Church, 6. For Ministers of the Church, First Option)
R. (10) The judgments of the Lord are true, and all of them are just.

R. (10) The judgments of the Lord are true, and all of them are just.
or:
R. (John 6:63) Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

The law of the LORD is perfect,
refreshing the soul;
The decree of the LORD is trustworthy,
giving wisdom to the simple.
R. The judgments of the Lord are true, and all of them are just.
or:
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

The precepts of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart;
The command of the LORD is clear,
enlightening the eye.
R. The judgments of the Lord are true, and all of them are just.
or:
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever;
The ordinances of the LORD are true,
all of them just.
R. The judgments of the Lord are true, and all of them are just.
or:
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

They are more precious than gold,
than a heap of purest gold;
Sweeter also than syrup
or honey from the comb.
R. The judgments of the Lord are true, and all of them are just.
or:
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.
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Commentary on Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11

Psalm 19 is a hymn of praise. In this passage, we give praise for God’s gift of the Law which guides us in our daily lives. The hymn extols the virtues of obedience and steadfastness to the Law and its precepts. The passage also reflects the idea that following God’s statutes leads to peace and prosperity.

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Psalm 19:2-3, 4-5ab, 5c-7

#829 Mass for Various Needs Context (I. For the Holy Church, 1. For the Church, 1.)

#845 Mass for Various Needs Context (I. For the Holy Church, 5. For Priests, 2.)

R. (5a) Their message goes out through all the earth.

The heavens declare the glory of God,
  and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
Day pours out the word to day,
  and night to night imparts knowledge.
R. Their message goes out through all the earth.

Not a word nor a discourse
  whose voice is not heard;
Through all the earth their voice resounds,
  and to the ends of the world, their message.
R. Their message goes out through all the earth.

He has pitched a tent there for the sun,
  which comes forth like the groom from his bridal chamber
  and, like a giant, joyfully runs its course.
At one end of the heavens it comes forth,
  and its course is to their other end;
  nothing escapes its heat.
R. Their message goes out through all the earth.
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Commentary on Ps 19:2-3, 4-5ab, 5c-7

Psalm 19 is a hymn of praise. In these opening strophes, it rejoices in God’s visible hand, revealed in all creation which is the first of two themes expressed in the psalm (the other is in praise of the Law). While no word of God announces his presence, his glory is revealed in the creation of all things.

CCC: Ps 19:2-5 299; Ps 19:2 326
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Psalm 19:9, 10, 11

#854 Mass for Various Needs Context (I. For the Holy Church, 7. For Religious, 1.)

R.(John 6:63b) Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

The precepts of the LORD are right,
   rejoicing the heart;
The command of the LORD is clear,
  enlightening the eye.
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

The fear of the LORD is pure,
  enduring forever;
The ordinances of the LORD are true,
  all of them just.
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.

They are more precious than gold,
  than a heap of purest gold;
Sweeter also than syrup
   or honey from the comb.
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.
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Commentary on Ps 19:9, 10, 11

Psalm 19 is a hymn of praise. In this passage we give praise to God’s gift of the Law which guides us in our daily lives. The hymn also extols the virtue of obedience and steadfastness to the Law and its precepts. The passage also reflects the idea that following God’s statutes leads to peace and prosperity.

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Psalm 19:8-9,10-11,15

#10L BVM Context (Holy Mary, Disciple of the Lord, Lent 10)

R. (See John 6:63c) Your words. Lord, are spirit and life.

The law of the LORD is perfect,
refreshing the soul.
The decree of the LORD is trustworthy,
giving wisdom to the simple.
The precepts of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart.
The command of the LORD is clear,
enlightening the eye.
R. Your words. Lord, are spirit and life.

The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever.
The statutes of the LORD are true,
all of them just;
more desirable than gold,
than a hoard of purest gold,
sweeter also than honey
or drippings from the comb.
R. Your words. Lord, are spirit and life.

Let the words of my mouth meet with your favor,
keep the thoughts of my heart before you,
LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
R. Your words. Lord, are spirit and life.
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Commentary on Ps 19:8-9,10-11,15

Psalm 19 is a hymn of praise. In this passage we give praise to God’s gift of the Law which guides us in our daily lives. The hymn also extols the virtue of obedience and steadfastness to the Law and its precepts. The passage also reflects the idea that following God’s statutes leads to peace and prosperity.

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