
Day XXIV : Evening Prayer

Psalm 119

Beati immaculati 

א - Aleph

1   Blessed are those who are undefiled in their ways, +
    and walk in the law of the Lord.

2   Blessed are those who keep his testimonies +
    and seek him with their whole heart,

3   Even those who do no wickedness +
    and perfectly walk in his ways.

4   You have ordered your precepts +
    that we should diligently keep them.

5   O that my ways were made so direct +
    that I might keep your statutes!

6   Then would I not be put to shame +
    while I give heed unto all your commandments.

7   I will thank you with an upright heart, +
    when I have learned your righteous judgments.

8   I will keep your statutes; +
    O do not forsake me utterly.

In quo corrigit? 

ב - Beth

9   How shall a young man cleanse his way? +
    By ruling himself according to your word.

10  With my whole heart I have sought you; +
    O let me not go astray from your commandments.

11  Your words have I hidden within my heart, +
    that I may not sin against you.

12  Blessed are you, O Lord; +
    teach me your statutes.

13  With my lips have I been telling +
    of all the judgments of your mouth.

14  I have had greater delight in the way of your testimonies +
    than in all manner of riches.

15  I will meditate on your commandments +
    and have respect for all your ways.

16  My delight will be in your statutes, +
    and I will not forget your word. 

Retribue servo tuo 

ג - Gimel

17  O do well unto your servant, +
    that I may live, and keep your word.

18  Open my eyes that I may see +
    the wondrous things of your law.

19  I am a sojourner on earth; +
    O hide not your commandments from me.

20  My soul is consumed with the fervent desire +
    that it always has for your judgments.

21  You have rebuked the proud, +
    and cursed are those who stray from your commandments.

22  O turn from me shame and contempt, +
    for I have kept your testimonies.

23  Though princes sit and speak against me, +
    yet will your servant meditate on your statutes;

24  For your testimonies are my delight, +
    and they are my counselors.

Adhæsit pavimento 

ד - Daleth

25  My soul cleaves to the dust; +
    O revive me, according to your word.

26  I have acknowledged my ways, and you heard me; +
    O teach me your statutes.

27  Make me to understand the way of your commandments, +
    and so shall I meditate on your wondrous works.

28  My soul melts away for heaviness; +
    comfort me according to your word.

29  Take from me the way of lying, +
    and graciously teach me your law.

30  I have chosen the way of truth, +
    and your judgments have I set before me.

31  I hold fast to your testimonies; +
    O Lord, let me not be put to shame.

32  I will run the way of your commandments +
    when you enlarge my heart with understanding.

Day XXV : Morning Prayer

Legem pone 

ה - He

33  Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes, +
    and I shall keep it to the end.

34  Give me understanding, and I shall keep your law; +
    indeed, I shall keep it with my whole heart.

35  Make me go in the path of your commandments, +
    for therein is my desire.

36  Incline my heart to your testimonies, +
    and not to covetous desires.

37  O turn away my eyes, lest they behold vanity, +
    and revive me in your ways.

38  Confirm your word to your servant, +
    and to all those who fear you.

39  Take away the reproach that I am afraid of, +
    for your judgments are good.

40  Behold, my delight is in your precepts; +
    O revive me in your righteousness.

Et veniat super me 

ו - Waw

41  Let your loving mercy come to me, O Lord, +
    even your salvation, according to your word.

42  So shall I answer those who taunt me, +
    for my trust is in your word.

43  O do not take the word of your truth utterly out of my mouth, +
    for my hope is in your judgments.

44  So shall I always keep your law, +
    even for ever and ever;

45  And I will walk at liberty, +
    for I seek your commandments.

46  I will speak of your testimonies also, even before kings, +
    and will not be ashamed;

47  And my delight shall be in your commandments, +
    which I have loved exceedingly.

48  My hands also will I lift up to your commandments, +
    and I will meditate on your statutes.

Memor esto verbi tui 

ז - Zayin

49  O remember your word to your servant, +
    in which you have caused me to put my trust.

50  This is my comfort in my trouble, +
    for your word has given me life.

51  The proud have held me exceedingly in derision, +
    yet I have not turned aside from your law.

52  For I have remembered, O Lord, your judgments from of old, +
    and by them I have received comfort.

53  I am filled with indignation, +
    because of the ungodly who forsake your law.

54  Your statutes have been my songs +
    in the house of my pilgrimage.

55  I have thought upon your Name, O Lord, in the night season, +
    and I have kept your law.

56  This has been my reward, +
    because I have kept your commandments.

Portio mea, Domine 

ח - Heth

57  You are my portion, O Lord; +
    I have promised to keep your law.

58  I made my humble petition in your presence with my whole heart; +
    O be merciful to me, according to your word.

59  I have called my ways to remembrance +
    and turned my feet to your testimonies.

60  I made haste and did not delay +
    to keep your commandments.

61  The cords of the ungodly have encircled me, +
    but I have not forgotten your law.

62  At midnight I will rise to give thanks to you, +
    because of your righteous judgments.

63  I am a companion of all those who fear you +
    and keep your commandments.

64  The earth, O Lord, is full of your mercy; +
    O teach me your statutes.

Bonitatem fecisti 

ט - Teth

65  O Lord, you have dealt graciously with your servant, +
    according to your word.

66  O teach me true understanding and knowledge, +
    for I have believed your commandments.

67  Before I was afflicted I went astray, +
    but now I keep your word.

68  You are good and gracious; +
    O teach me your statutes.

69  The proud have slandered me with lies, +
    but I will keep your commandments with my whole heart.

70  Their heart has become gross with fatness, +
    but my delight is in your law.

71  It is good for me that I have been afflicted, +
    that I may learn your statutes.

72  The law of your mouth is dearer to me +
    than thousands in gold and silver.

Day XXV : Evening Prayer

Manus tuæ fecerunt me 

י - Yodh

73  Your hands have made me and fashioned me; +
    O give me understanding, that I may learn your commandments.

74  Those who fear you will be glad when they see me, +
    because I have put my trust in your word.

75  I know, O Lord, that your judgments are right, +
    and that in your faithfulness you have caused me to be afflicted.

76  O let your merciful kindness be my comfort, +
    according to your word to your servant.

77  O let your loving mercies come to me, that I may live, +
    for your law is my delight.

78  Let the proud be put to shame, for they go about wickedly to destroy me; +
    but I will meditate on your commandments.

79  Let those who fear you turn to me, +
    even those who know your testimonies.

80  O let my heart be sound in your statutes, +
    that I may never be put to shame.

Defecit anima mea 

כ - Kaph

81  My soul has longed for your salvation, +
    and I have a good hope because of your word.

82  My eyes long sorely for your word, +
    saying, “O when will you comfort me?”

83  For I have become like a wineskin in the smoke, +
    yet I do not forget your statutes.

84  How many are the days of your servant? +
    When will you execute judgment on those who persecute me?

85  The proud have dug pits for me; +
    they do not walk after your law.

86  All your commandments are true. +
    They persecute me falsely; O Lord, be my help.

87  They had almost made an end of me on earth, +
    but I have not forsaken your commandments.

88  O revive me with your loving-kindness, +
    and so shall I keep the testimonies of your mouth.

In æternum, Domine 

ל - Lamedh

89  O Lord, your word endures for ever; +
    it stands fast in heaven.

90  Your faithfulness remains from one generation to another; +
    you have laid the foundation of the earth, and it abides.

91  Surely your ordinances stand firm this day, +
    for all things are your servants.

92  If my delight had not been in your law, +
    I should have perished in my affliction.

93  I will never forget your commandments, +
    for with them you have enlivened me.

94  I am yours; O save me! +
    For I have sought your commandments.

95  The ungodly lie in wait for me to destroy me, +
    but I will consider your testimonies.

96  I see that all things come to an end, +
    but your commandment has no bounds.

Quomodo dilexi! 

מ - Mem

97  Lord, what love I have for your law; +
    all the day long I meditate on it.

98  You, through your commandment, have made me wiser than my enemies, +
    for it is always with me.

99  I have more understanding than my teachers, +
    for your testimonies are my study.

100 I am wiser than the agéd, +
    because I keep your commandments.

101 I have restrained my feet from every evil way, +
    that I may keep your word.

102 I have not turned aside from your judgments, +
    for you yourself have taught me.

103 Oh how sweet are your words to my taste; +
    indeed, sweeter than honey to my mouth.

104 Through your commandments I get understanding; +
    therefore I hate all evil ways.

Day XXVI : Morning Prayer

Lucerna pedibus meis 

נ - Nun

105 Your word is a lantern to my feet +
    and a light upon my path.

106 I have sworn and am steadfastly purposed +
    to keep your righteous judgments.

107 I am troubled above measure; +
    revive me, O Lord, according to your word.

108 Let the freewill offerings of my mouth please you, O Lord; +
    and teach me your judgments.

109 My life is always in my hand, +
    yet I do not forget your law.

110 The ungodly have laid a snare for me, +
    yet I have not strayed from your commandments.

111 Your testimonies have I claimed as my heritage for ever, +
    and why? They are the very joy of my heart.

112 I have applied my heart to fulfill your statutes always, +
    even unto the end.

Iniquos odio habui 

ס - Samekh

113 I hate those who are double-minded, +
    but your law do I love.

114 You are my defense and shield, +
    and my trust is in your word.

115 Away from me, you wicked. +
    I will keep the commandments of my God.

116 Establish me according to your word, that I may live, +
    and let me not be disappointed in my hope.

117 Hold me up, and I shall be safe; +
    indeed, my delight shall be ever in your statutes.

118 You have trodden down all those who depart from your statutes, +
    for they only imagine deceit.

119 You put away all the ungodly of the earth like dross; +
    therefore I love your testimonies.

120 My flesh trembles for fear of you, +
    and I am afraid of your judgments.

Feci judicium 

ע - Ayin

121 I have done that which is lawful and right; +
    O give me not over to my oppressors.

122 Be surety for your servant’s good; +
    O let not the arrogant oppress me.

123 My eyes have wasted away with looking for your salvation, +
    and for the word of your righteousness.

124 O deal with your servant according to your loving mercy, +
    and teach me your statutes.

125 I am your servant; O grant me understanding, +
    that I may know your testimonies.

126 It is time for you, O Lord, to act, +
    for they have broken your law.

127 For I love your commandments above all things, +
    more than gold and precious stones.

128 Therefore I hold all your commandments to be right, +
    and all false ways I utterly abhor.

Mirabilia 

פ - Pe

129 Your testimonies are wonderful; +
    therefore does my soul keep them.

130 When your word goes forth it gives light +
    and understanding to the simple.

131 I opened my mouth, and drew in my breath, +
    for my delight was in your commandments.

132 O look upon me, and be merciful unto me, +
    as you always do for those who love your Name.

133 Order my steps according to your word, +
    and so shall no wickedness have dominion over me.

134 O deliver me from those who deal wrongfully, +
    and so shall I keep your commandments.

135 Show the light of your countenance upon your servant, +
    and teach me your statutes.

136 My eyes gush out water +
    because of those who do not keep your law.

Justus es, Domine 

צ - Sadhe

137 Righteous are you, O Lord, +
    and true are your judgments.

138 The testimonies that you have commanded +
    are exceedingly righteous and true.

139 My zeal has even consumed me, +
    because my enemies have forgotten your words.

140 Your word is tested to the uttermost, +
    and therefore your servant loves it.

141 I am small, and of no reputation, +
    yet I do not forget your commandments.

142 Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, +
    and your law is the truth.

143 Trouble and heaviness have taken hold of me, +
    yet my delight is in your commandments.

144 The righteousness of your testimonies is everlasting; +
    O grant me understanding, and I shall live.

Day XXVI : Evening Prayer

Clamavi in toto corde meo 

ק - Qoph

145 I call with my whole heart. +
    Hear me, O Lord; I will keep your statutes.

146 Even unto you do I call; +
    help me, and I shall keep your testimonies.

147 Early in the morning do I cry unto you, +
    for in your word is my trust.

148 My eyes open before the night watches, +
    that I may meditate on your words.

149 Hear my voice, O Lord, according to your loving-kindness; +
    give me life according to your judgments.

150 They draw nigh who in malice persecute me, +
    and are far from your law.

151 Be near at hand, O Lord, +
    for all your commandments are true.

152 Concerning your testimonies, I have known long ago +
    that you have founded them for ever.

Vide humilitatem 

ר - Resh

153 O consider my adversity and deliver me, +
    for I do not forget your law.

154 Plead my cause and deliver me; +
    give me life according to your word.

155 Salvation is far from the ungodly, +
    for they do not regard your statutes.

156 Great is your mercy, O Lord; +
    give me life according to your judgments.

157 Many there are who trouble me and persecute me, +
    yet I do not swerve from your testimonies.

158 It grieves me when I see the transgressors, +
    because they do not keep your law.

159 Consider, O Lord, how I love your commandments; +
    O give me life according to your loving-kindness.

160 Your word is true from everlasting; +
    all the judgments of your righteousness endure for evermore.

Principes persecuti sunt 

ש - Shin

161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause, +
    but my heart stands in awe of your word.

162 I am as glad of your word +
    as one who finds great spoils.

163 As for lies, I hate and abhor them, +
    but your law do I love.

164 Seven times a day do I praise you, +
    because of your righteous judgments.

165 Great is the peace they have who love your law +
    and find in it no stumbling block.

166 Lord, I have looked for your saving health +
    and have done your commandments.

167 My soul has kept your testimonies, +
    and I have loved them exceedingly.

168 I have kept your commandments and testimonies, +
    for all my ways are before you.

Appropinquet deprecatio 

ת - Taw

169 Let my complaint come before you, O Lord; +
    give me understanding, according to your word.

170 Let my supplication come before you; +
    deliver me, according to your word.

171 My lips shall pour forth your praise, +
    when you have taught me your statutes.

172 Surely my tongue shall sing of your word, +
    for all your commandments are righteous.

173 Let your hand be strong to help me, +
    for I have chosen your commandments.

174 I have longed for your saving health, O Lord, +
    and in your law is my delight.

175 O let my soul live, and it shall praise you; +
    and let your judgments help me.

176 I have gone astray like a sheep that is lost; +
    O seek your servant, for I do not forget your commandments.
