Psalm 118 (129–144)
Ant. Alleluia, make thy face to shine upon thy servant, alleluia, alleluia.
(Phe) Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore my soul hath sought them.
The declaration of thy words giveth light: and giveth understanding to little ones.
I opened my mouth, and panted: because I longed for thy commandments.
Look thou upon me, and have mercy on me, according to the judgment of them that love thy name.
Direct my steps according to thy word: and let no iniquity have dominion over me.
Redeem me from the calumnies of men: that I may keep thy commandments.
Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: and teach me thy justifications.
My eyes have sent forth springs of water: because they have not kept thy law.
(Sade) Thou art just, O Lord: and thy judgment is right.
Thou hast commanded justice thy testimonies: and thy truth exceedingly.
My zeal hath made me pine away: because my enemies forgot thy words.
Thy word is exceedingly refined: and thy servant hath loved it.
I am very young and despised; but I forget not thy justifications.
Thy justice is justice for ever: and thy law is the truth.
Trouble and anguish have found me: thy commandments are my meditation.
Thy testimonies are justice for ever: give me understanding, and I shall live.
