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18views 0shareThe evil of avarice: works of mercy are recommended, and the love of wisdom. 1 Blessed is the man that hath not slipped by a word out of his mouth, and…

14views 0shareThe spouse aspires to an union with Christ, their mutual love for one another. 1 Let him kiss me with the kiss of his mouth: for thy breasts are better than…

12views 0shareThe fervent desire of the just after God: hope in afflictions. [1] Unto the end, understanding for the sons of Core. [2] As the hart panteth after the fountains of water;…

12views 0share1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend that you may know prudence. 2 I will give you a good gift, forsake not my law. 3 For I…

11views 0shareThe prophet complains of the sins of Juda and Jerusalem, and exhorts them to a sincere conversion. 1 The vision of Isaias the son of Amos, which he saw concerning Juda…

21views 0shareThis in the Hebrew is joined with the foregoing psalm, and continues to express the faith and gratitude of the psalmist. Alleluia. 10 I have believed, therefore have I spoken; but…

19views 0shareCautions in the choice of company. 1 He that toucheth pitch, shall be defiled with it: and he that hath fellowship with the proud, shall put on pride. 2 He shall…

19views 0shareThe Creator is to be remembered in the days of our youth: all worldly things are vain: we should fear God and keep his commandments. 1 Remember thy Creator in the…

16views 0shareThe happiness of him that shall believe in Christ; notwithstanding the humility and poverty in which he shall come: the malice of his enemies, especially of the traitor Judas. [1] Unto…

11views 0share1 My son, forget not my law, and let thy heart keep my commandments. 2 For they shall add to thee length of days, and years of life and peace. 3…

20views 0shareA prayer of praise and thanksgiving. 1 A prayer of Jesus the son of Sirach. I will give glory to thee, O Lord, O King, and I will praise thee, O…

22views 0shareThe prayer of a just man in affliction, with a lively confidence in God. Alleluia. 1 I have loved, because the Lord will hear the voice of my prayer. 2 Because…

39views 0shareWe are to be liberal to the just: and not to trust the wicked. 1 If thou do good, know to whom thou dost it, and there shall be much thanks…

8views 0shareExhortation to works of mercy, while we have time, to diligence in good, and to the remembrance of death and judgment. 1 Cast thy bread upon the running waters: for after…

24views 0shareChrist’s coming, and redeeming mankind. [1] Unto the end, a psalm for David himself. [2] With expectation I have waited for the Lord, and he was attentive to me. [3] And…

14views 0shareThe advantages of wisdom: and the evils from which it delivers. 1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and wilt hide my commandments with thee, 2 That thy ear…

25views 0shareThe praises of Simon the high priest. The conclusion. 1 Simon the high priest, the son of Onias, who in his life propped up the house, and in his days fortified…

25views 0shareGod hath shewn his power in delivering his people: idols are vain. The Hebrews divide this into two psalms. Alleluia. 1 When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob…

18views 0shareLessons of humility and moderation in all things. 1 The wisdom of the humble shall exalt his head, and shall make him sit in the midst of great men. 2 Praise…

26views 0shareObservations on wisdom and folly, ambition and detraction. 1 Dying flies spoil the sweetness of the ointment. Wisdom and glory is more precious than a small and shortlived folly. 2 The…