September 21: Psalms 70–71; Psalm 74; 1 Kings 22:29–45; 1 Corinthians 2:14–3:15; Matthew 5:1–10

Proper 19 First Psalm: Psalms 70–71 Psalms 70–71 (Listen) O Lord, Do Not Delay To the choirmaster. Of David, for the memorial offering. 70   Make haste, O God, to deliver me!<br />    O LORD, make haste to help me!<br />2   Let them be put to shame and confusion<br />    who seek my life!<br />  Let them be turned back and brought to dishonor<br />    who delight in my hurt!<br />3   Let them turn back because of their shame<br />    who say, “Aha, Aha!”<br /> 4   May all who seek you<br />    rejoice and be glad in you!<br />  May those who love your salvation<br />    say evermore, “God is great!”<br />5   But I am poor and needy;<br />    hasten to me, O God!<br />  You are my help and my deliverer;<br />    O LORD, do not delay!<br /> Forsake Me Not When My Strength Is Spent 71   In you, O LORD, do I take refuge;<br />    let me never be put to shame!<br />2   In your righteousness deliver me and rescue me;<br />