September 13: Psalm 119:49–72; Psalm 49; Psalm 53; 1 Kings 17; Philippians 2:1–11; Matthew 2:1–12
Proper 18 First Psalm: Psalm 119:49–72 Psalm 119:49–72 (Listen) Zayin 49 Remember your word to your servant,<br /> in which you have made me hope.<br />50 This is my comfort in my affliction,<br /> that your promise gives me life.<br />51 The insolent utterly deride me,<br /> but I do not turn away from your law.<br />52 When I think of your rules from of old,<br /> I take comfort, O LORD.<br />53 Hot indignation seizes me because of the wicked,<br /> who forsake your law.<br />54 Your statutes have been my songs<br /> in the house of my sojourning.<br />55 I remember your name in the night, O LORD,<br /> and keep your law.<br />56 This blessing has fallen to me,<br /> that I have kept your precepts.<br /> Heth 57 The LORD is my portion;<br /> I promise to keep your words.<br />58 I entreat your favor with all my heart;<br />
