59views 0shareAn invitation to praise God. [1] Unto the end, a canticle of a psalm of the resurrection. Shout with joy to God, all the earth, [2] Sing ye a psalm to…
Proverbs, chapter 24
21views 0share1 Seek not to be like evil men, neither desire to be with them: 2 Because their mind studieth robberies, and their lips speak deceits. 3 By wisdom the house shall…
Prophecy of Isaiah, chapter 21
26views 0shareThe destruction of Babylon by the Medes and Persians: a prophecy against the Edomites and the Arabians. 1 The burden of the desert of the sea. As whirlwinds come from the…
Psalm 135 – Confitemini Domino
20views 0shareGod is to be praised for his wonderful works. 1 Praise the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Praise ye the God of gods: for…
Ecclesiasticus, chapter 33 – Book of Sirach
22views 0shareThe fear of God is the best security. Times and men are in the hands of God. Take care of thyself as long as thou livest, and look to thy servants….
Book of Wisdom, chapter 12
59views 0shareGod’s wisdom and mercy in his proceedings with the Chanaanites. 1 O how good and sweet is thy spirit, O Lord, in all things! 2 And therefore thou chastisest them that…
Psalm 64 – Te decet
40views 0shareGod is to be praised in his church, to which all nations shall be called. [1] To the end, a psalm of David. The canticle of Jeremias and Ezechiel to the…
Proverbs, chapter 23
41views 0share1 When thou shalt sit to eat with a prince, consider diligently what is set before thy face. 2 And put a knife to thy throat, if it be so that…
Prophecy of Isaiah, chapter 20
26views 0shareThe ignominious captivity of the Egyptians, and the Ethiopians. 1 In the year that Tharthan entered into Azotus, when Sargon the king of the Assyrians had sent him, and he had…
Psalm 134 – Laudate nomen
36views 0shareAn exhortation to praise God: the vanity of idols. 1 Praise ye the name of the Lord: O you his servants, praise the Lord: 2 You that stand in the house…
Ecclesiasticus, chapter 32 – Book of Sirach
33views 0shareLessons for superiors and inferiors. Advantages of fearing God, and doing nothing without counsel. 1 Have they made thee ruler? be not lifted up: be among them as one of them….
Book of Wisdom, chapter 11
33views 0shareOther benefits of wisdom to the people of God. 1 She prospered their works in the hands of the holy prophet. 2 They went through wildernesses that were not inhabited, and…
Psalm 63 – Exaudi Deus orationem
71views 0shareA prayer in affliction, with confidence in God that he will bring to nought the machinations of persecutors. [1] Unto the end, a psalm for David. [2] Hear, O God, my…
Proverbs, chapter 22
34views 0share1 A good name is better than great riches: and good favour is above silver and gold. 2 The rich and poor have met one another: the Lord is the maker…
Prophecy of Isaiah, chapter 19
44views 0shareThe punishment of Egypt: their call to the church. 1 The burden of Egypt. Behold the Lord will ascend upon a swift cloud, and will enter into Egypt, and the idols…
Psalm 133 – Ecce nunc benedicite
63views 0shareAn exhortation to praise God continually. 1 Behold now bless ye the Lord, all ye servants of the Lord: Who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of…
Ecclesiasticus, chapter 31 – Book of Sirach
48views 0shareOf the desire of riches, and of moderation in eating and drinking. 1 Watching for riches consumeth the flesh, and the thought thereof driveth away sleep. 2 The thinking beforehand turneth…
Book of Wisdom, chapter 10 – The Fruits of Wisdom
52views 0shareWhat wisdom did for Adam, Noe, Abraham, Lot, Jacob, Joseph, and the people of Israel. 1 She preserved him, that was first formed by God the father of the world, when…
Psalm 62 – Deus Deus meus, ad te
43views 0shareThe prophet aspireth after God. [1] A psalm of David when he was in the desert of Edom. [2] O God, my God, to thee do I watch at break of…
Proverbs, chapter 21
51views 0share1 As the divisions of waters, so the heart of the king is in the hand of the Lord: whithersoever he will he shall turn it. 2 Every way of a…