Author: Pablo Claret

30views 0shareA just man’s peace and patience in his sufferings; considering the vanity of the world, and the providence of God. [1] Unto the end, for Idithun himself, a canticle of David….

35views 0shareThe use and end of the proverbs. An exhortation to flee the company of the wicked: and to hearken to the voice of wisdom. 1 The parables of Solomon, the son…

24views 0shareThe praise of Josias, of Jeremias, Ezechiel, and the twelve prophets. Also of Zorobabel, Jesus the son of Josedech, Nehemias, Enoch, Joseph, Seth, Sem, and Adam. 1 The memory of Josias…

21views 0shareGod is to be praised for his regard to the poor and humble. Alleluia. 1 Praise the Lord, ye children: praise ye the name of the Lord. 2 Blessed be the…

32views 0shareThe virtues and vices of men in power: the great evil of pride. 1 A wise judge shall judge his people, and the government of a prudent man shall be steady….

24views 0shareMan knows not certainty that he is in God’s grace. After death no more work or merit. 1 All these things have I considered in my heart, that I might carefully…

26views 0shareA prayer of a penitent for the remission of his sins. The third penitential psalm. [1] A psalm for David, for a remembrance of the sabbath. [2] Rebuke me not, O…

29views 0shareAn exhortation to praise God with all sorts of instruments. Alleluia. 1 Praise ye the Lord in his holy places: praise ye him in the firmament of his power. 2 Praise…

34views 0shareThe praise of Elias, of Eliseus, of Ezechias, and of Isaias. 1 And Elias the prophet stood up, as a fire, and his word burnt like a torch. 2 He brought…

13views 0shareThe good man is happy. Alleluia, of the returning of Aggeus and Zacharias. Of the returning, etc. This is in the Greek and Latin, but not in the Hebrew. It signifies…

38views 0shareCautions with regard to women, and dangerous conversations. 1 Be not jealous over the wife of thy bosom, lest she shew in thy regard the malice of a wicked lesson. 2…

34views 0shareTrue wisdom is to observe God’s commandments. The ways of God are unsearchable. 1 The wisdom of a man shineth in his countenance, and the most mighty will change his face….

25views 0shareAn exhortation to despise this world; and the short prosperity of the wicked; and to trust in Providence. [1] A psalm for David himself. Be not emulous of evildoers; nor envy…

24views 0shareThe church is particularly bound to praise God. Alleluia. 1 Sing ye to the Lord a new canticle: let his praise be in the church of the saints. 2 Let Israel…

38views 0shareThe praise of Nathan, of David, and of Solomon: Of his fall and punishment. 1 Then Nathan the prophet arose in the days of David. 2 And as the fat taken…

21views 0shareGod is to be praised for his graces, and benefits to his church. Alleluia. 1 I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart; in the council of the just:…

11views 0share1 Strive not with a powerful man, lest thou fall into his hands. 2 Contend not with a rich man, lest he bring an action against thee. 3 For gold and…

17views 0sharePrescriptions against worldly vanities: mortification, patience, and seeking wisdom. 1 What needeth a man to seek things that are above him, whereas he knoweth not what is profitable for him in…

22views 0shareThe malice of sinners, and the goodness of God. [1] Unto the end, for the servant of God, David himself. [2] The unjust hath said within himself, that he would sin:…

24views 0shareAll creatures are invited to praise their Creator. Alleluia. 1 Praise ye the Lord from the heavens: praise ye him in the high places. 2 Praise ye him, all his angels:…