30views 0shareA prayer of David in danger and distress. [1] Unto the end, for a people that is removed at a distance from the sanctuary for David, for an inscription of a…
Proverbs, chapter 14 – The wise woman
31views 0share1 A wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish will pull down with her hands that also which is built. 2 He that walketh in the right way, and feareth…
Prophecy of Isaiah, chapter 11
44views 0shareOf the spiritual kingdom of Christ, to which all nations shall repair. 1 And there shall come forth a rod out of the root of Jesse, and a flower shall rise…
Psalm 125 – In convertendo
8views 0shareThe people of God rejoice at their delivery from captivity. 1 When the Lord brought back the captivity of Sion, we became like men comforted. 2 Then was our mouth filled…
Ecclesiasticus, chapter 23 – Book of Sirach
24views 0shareA prayer for grace to flee sin: cautions against profane swearing and other vices. 1 O Lord, father, and sovereign ruler of my life, leave me not to their counsel: nor…
Book of Wisdom – Chapter 2
32views 0shareThe vain reasonings of the wicked: their persecuting the just, especially the Son of God. 1 For they have said, reasoning with themselves, but not right: The time of our life…
Psalm 54 – Exaudi, Deus
57views 0shareA prayer of a just man under persecution from the wicked. It agrees to Christ persecuted by the Jews, and betrayed by Judas. [1] Unto the end, in verses, understanding for…
Proverbs, chapter 13 – The wise son
13views 0share1 A wise son heareth the doctrine of his father: but he that is a scorner, beareth not when he is reproved. 2 Of the fruit of his own mouth shall…
Prophecy of Isaiah, chapter 10
23views 0shareWoe to the makers of wicked laws. The Assyrian shall be a rod for punishing Israel: but for their pride they shall be destroyed: and a remnant of Israel saved. 1…
Psalm 124 – Qui confidunt
52views 0shareThe just are always under God’s protection. 1 They that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Sion: he shall not be moved for ever that dwelleth 2 In Jerusalem….
Ecclesiasticus, chapter 22 – Book of Sirach
12views 0shareWise sayings on divers subjects. 1 The sluggard is pelted with a dirty stone, and all men will speak of his disgrace. 2 The sluggard is pelted with the dung of…
Book of Wisdom – Chapter 1
11views 0shareAn exhortation to seek God sincerely, who cannot be deceived, and desireth not our death. 1 Love justice, you that are the judges of the earth. Think of the Lord in…
Psalm 53 – Deus, in nomine tuo
16views 0shareA prayer for help in distress. [1] Unto the end, In verses, understanding for David. [2] When the men of Ziph had come and said to Saul: Is not David hidden…
Proverbs, chapter 12 – He that loveth correction
15views 0share1 He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish. 2 He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord: but he that trusteth in his…
Prophecy of Isaiah, chapter 9
10views 0shareWhat joy shall come after afflictions by the birth and kingdom of Christ; which shall flourish for ever. Judgments upon Israel for their sins. 1 At the first time the land…
Psalm 123 – Nisi quia Domini
14views 0shareThe church giveth glory to God for her deliverance, from the hands of her enemies. 1 If it had not been that the Lord was with us, let Israel now say:…
Ecclesiasticus, chapter 21 – Book of Sirach
10views 0shareCautions against sin in general, and some sins in particular. 1 My son, hast thou sinned? do so no more: but for thy former sins also pray that they may be…
Canticle of Canticles – 8
60views 0shareThe love of the church to Christ: his love to her. 1 Who shall give thee to me for my brother, sucking the breasts of my mother, that I may find…
Psalm 52 – Dixit insipiens
29views 0shareThe general corruption of man before the coming of Christ. [1] Unto the end, for Maeleth, understandings to David. The fool said in his heart: There is no God. [2] They…
Proverbs, chapter 11
9views 0share1 A deceitful balance is an abomination before the Lord: and a just weight is his will. 2 Where pride is, there also shall be reproach: but where humility is, there…