Society of the Precious Blood - Compline Psalms

Week 1 - Wednesday

Psalm 34.1-10

I will bless the Lord at all times; • his praise shall ever be in my mouth.

My soul shall glory in the Lord; • let the humble hear and be glad.

O magnify the Lord with me; • let us exalt his name together.

I sought the Lord and he answered me • and delivered me from all my fears.

Look upon him and be radiant • and your faces shall not be ashamed.

This poor soul cried, and the Lord heard me • and saved me from all my troubles.

The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him • and delivers them.

O taste and see that the Lord is gracious; • blessed is the one who trusts in him.

Fear the Lord, all you his holy ones, • for those who fear him lack nothing.

Lions may lack and suffer hunger • but those who seek the Lord lack nothing that is good.

Psalm 34.11-22

Come, my children, and listen to me; • I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

Who is there who delights in life • and longs for days to enjoy good things?

Keep your tongue from evil • and your lips from lying words.

Turn from evil and do good; • seek peace and pursue it.

The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous • and his ears are open to their cry.

The face of the Lord is against those who do evil, • to root out the remembrance of them from the earth.

The righteous cry and the Lord hears them • and delivers them out of all their troubles.

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted The Lord is near to the brokenhearted • and will save those who are crushed in spirit.

Many are the troubles of the righteous; • from them all will the Lord deliver them.

He keeps all their bones, • so that not one of them is broken.

But evil shall slay the wicked • and those who hate the righteous will be condemned.

The Lord ransoms the life of his servants • and will condemn none who seek refuge in him.

Psalm 61

Hear my crying, O God, • and listen to my prayer.

From the end of the earth I call to you with fainting heart; • O set me on the rock that is higher than I.

For you are my refuge, • a strong tower against the enemy.

Let me dwell in your tent for ever • and take refuge under the cover of your wings.

For you, O God, will hear my vows; • you will grant the request of those who fear your name.

You will add length of days to the life of the king, • that his years may endure throughout all generations

May he sit enthroned before God for ever; • may steadfast love and truth watch over him.

So will I always sing praise to your name, • and day by day fulfil my vows.