Psalmus 137 (138)
Psalm 137 (138)
Gratiarum actio
Thanksgiving
Reges terræ afferent gloriam suam et honorem in civitatem sanctam (Cf. Ap 21, 24).
The kings of the earth will bring their glory and honor to the holy city (Cf. Rev 21:24).
Confitébor tibi, Dómine, in toto corde meo, * quóniam audísti verba oris mei.
I will praise thee, O Lord, with my whole heart: for thee hast heard the words of my mouth.
In conspéctu angelórum psallam tibi, * adorábo ad templum sanctum tuum;
I will sing praise to thee in the sight of the Angels: I will worship towards thy holy temple,
et confitébor nómini tuo † propter misericórdiam tuam et veritátem tuam, * quóniam magnificásti super omne nomen elóquium tuum.
And I will give glory to thy name, for thy mercy, and for thy truth: for thee hast magnified thy holy name
In quacúmque die invocávero te, exáudi me; * multiplicábis in ánima mea virtútem.
In what day soever I shall call upon thee, hear me: thou shalt multiply strength in my soul.
Confitebúntur tibi, Dómine, omnes reges terræ, * quia audiérunt elóquia oris tui.
May all the kings of the earth give glory to thee: for they have heard all the words of thy mouth.
Et cantábunt vias Dómini, * quóniam magna est glória Dómini;
And let them sing in the ways of the Lord: for great is the glory of the Lord.
quóniam excélsus Dóminus, † et húmilem réspicit, * et supérbum a longe cognóscit.
For the Lord is high, and looketh on the low: and the high he knoweth afar off.
Si ambulávero in médio tribulatiónis, vivificábis me; † et contra iram inimicórum meórum exténdes manum tuam, * et salvum me fáciet déxtera tua.
If I shall walk in the midst of tribulation, thou wilt quicken me: and thou hast stretched forth thy hand against the wrath of my enemies: and thy right hand hath saved me.
Dóminus perfíciet pro me; † Dómine, misericórdia tua in sǽculum: * ópera mánuum tuárum ne despícias.
The Lord will repay for me: thy mercy, O Lord, endureth for ever: O despise not the works of thy hands.
