20views 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…
Canticle of Canticles – 1
15views 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…
Psalm 41 – Quemadmodum desiderat
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;…
Proverbs, chapter 4 – A further exhortation to seek after wisdom
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…
Prophecy of Isaiah, chapter 1
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…
Psalm 115 – Credidi
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…
Ecclesiasticus, chapter 13 – Book of Sirach
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…
Ecclesiastes, chapter 12 –
20views 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…
Psalm 40 – Beatus qui intelligit
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…
Proverbs, chapter 3 – An exhortation to the practice of virtue
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…
Ecclesiasticus 51 – Book of Sirach
21views 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…
Psalm 114 – Dilexi
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…
Ecclesiasticus, chapter 12 – Book of Sirach
40views 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…
Ecclesiastes, chapter 11 – Exhortation to works of mercy
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…
Psalm 39 – Expectans expectavi
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…
Proverbs, chapter 2 – The advantages of wisdom
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…
Ecclesiasticus, chapter 50 – Book of Sirach
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…
Psalm 113 – In exitu Israel
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…
Ecclesiasticus, chapter 11
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…
Ecclesiastes, chapter 10 – Wisdom and folly
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…