Psalmus 118 (119), 89-96
Psalm 118 (119), 89-96
Mandatum novum do vobis, ut diligatis invicem sicut dilexi vos (Cf. Io 13, 34).
I give you a new commandment: love one another as I have loved you (Cf. Io 13, 34).
XII (Lamed)
XII (Lamed)
In ætérnum, Dómine, * verbum tuum constitútum est in cælo.
For ever, O Lord, thy word standeth firm in heaven.
In generatiónem et generatiónem véritas tua; * firmásti terram, et pérmanet.
Thy truth unto all generations: thou hast founded the earth, and it continueth.
Secúndum iudícia tua pérmanent hódie, * quóniam ómnia sérviunt tibi.
By thy ordinance the day goeth on: for all things serve thee.
Nisi quod lex tua delectátio mea est, * tunc forte periíssem in humiliatióne mea.
Unless thy law had been my meditation, I had then perhaps perished in my abjection.
In ætérnum non oblivíscar mandáta tua, * quia in ipsis vivificásti me.
Thy justifications I will never forget: for by them thou hast given me life.
Tuus sum ego: salvum me fac, * quóniam mandáta tua exquisívi.
I am thine, save thou me: for I have sought thy justifications.
Me exspectavérunt peccatóres, ut pérderent me; * testimónia tua intelléxi.
The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I have understood thy testimonies.
Omni consummatióni vidi finem, * latum præcéptum tuum nimis.
I have seen an end of all perfection: thy commandment is exceeding broad.
