45views 0shareDangers of sin from several heads: the fear of God is the best preservative. He that diggeth a pit, shall fall into it. 1 Through poverty many have sinned: and he…
Book of Wisdom, chapter 6
48views 0shareAn address to princes to seek after wisdom: she is easily found by those that seek her. 1 Wisdom is better than strength, and a wise man is better than a…
Psalm 58 – Eripe me
17views 0shareA prayer to be delivered from the wicked, with confidence in God’s help and protection. It agrees to Christ and his enemies the Jews. [1] Unto the end, destroy not, for…
Proverbs, chapter 17 – Piety with all
22views 0share1 Better is a dry morsel with joy, than a house full of victims with strife. 2 A wise servant shall rule over foolish sons, and shall divide the inheritance among…
Prophecy of Isaiah, chapter 14
57views 0shareThe restoration of Israel after their captivity. The parable or song insulting over the king of Babylon. A prophecy against the Philistines. 1 Her time is near at hand, and her…
Psalm 128 – Saepe expugnaverunt
28views 0shareThe church of God is invincible: her persecutors come to nothing. 1 Often have they fought against me from my youth, let Israel now say. 2 Often have they fought against…
Ecclesiasticus, chapter 26 – Book of Sirach
39views 0shareOf good and bad women. 1 Happy is the husband of a good wife: for the number of his years is double. 2 A virtuous woman rejoiceth her husband: and shall…
Book of Wisdom, chapter 5
24views 0shareThe fruitless repentance of the wicked in another world: the reward of the just. 1 Then shall the just stand with great constancy against those that have afflicted them, and taken…
Psalm 57 – Si vere utique
32views 0shareDavid reproveth the wicked, and foretelleth their punishment. [1] Unto the end, destroy not, for David, for an inscription of a title. [2] If in very deed you speak justice: judge…
Proverbs, chapter 16 – Prepare thy soul
31views 0share1 It is the part of man to prepare the soul: and of the Lord to govern the tongue. 2 All the ways of a man are open to his eyes:…
Prophecy of Isaiah, chapter 13
72views 0shareThe desolation of Babylon. 1 The burden of Babylon, which Isaias the son of Amos saw. 2 Upon the dark mountain lift ye up a banner, exalt the voice, lift up…
Psalm 127 – Beati omnes
47views 0shareThe fear of God is the way to happiness. 1 Blessed are all they that fear the Lord: that walk in his ways. 2 For thou shalt eat the labours of…
Ecclesiasticus, chapter 25 – Book of Sirach
36views 0shareDocuments of wisdom on several subjects. 1 With three things my spirit is pleased, which are approved before God and men: 2 The concord of brethren, and the love of neighbours,…
Book of Wisdom, chapter 4 – Chaste & adulterous generations
7views 0shareThe difference between the chaste and the adulterous generations: and between the death of the just and the wicked. 1 O how beautiful is the chaste generation with glory: for the…
Psalm 56 – Miserere mei, Deus
20views 0shareThe prophet prays in his affliction, and praises God for his delivery. [1] Unto the end, destroy not, for David, for an inscription of a title, when he fled from Saul…
Proverbs, chapter 15 – Meekness
14views 0share1 A mild answer breaketh wrath: but a harsh word stirreth up fury. 2 The tongue of the wise adorneth knowledge: but the mouth of fools bubbleth out folly. 3 The…
Prophecy of Isaiah, chapter 12
16views 0shareA canticle of thanksgiving for the benefits of Christ. 1 And thou shalt say in that day: I will give thanks to thee, O Lord, for thou wast angry with me:…
Psalm 126 – Nisi Dominus
8views 0shareNothing can be done without God’s grace and blessing. 1 Unless the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it. Unless the Lord keep the city, he watcheth…
Ecclesiasticus, chapter 24 – Book of Sirach
31views 0shareWisdom praiseth herself: her origin, her dwelling, her dignity, and her fruits. 1 Wisdom shall praise her own self, and shall be honoured in God, and shall glory in the midst…
Book of Wisdom, chapter 3 – The happiness of the just: and the unhappiness of the wicked
13views 0share1 But the souls of the just are in the hand of God, and the torment of death shall not touch them. 2 In the sight of the unwise they seemed…