September 27: Psalm 119:97–120; Psalms 81–82; 2 Kings 6:1–23; 1 Corinthians 5:9–6:8; Matthew 5:38–48

Proper 20 First Psalm: Psalm 119:97–120 Psalm 119:97–120 (Listen) Mem 97   Oh how I love your law!<br />    It is my meditation all the day.<br />98   Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,<br />    for it is ever with me.<br />99   I have more understanding than all my teachers,<br />    for your testimonies are my meditation.<br />100   I understand more than the aged,1<br />    for I keep your precepts.<br />101   I hold back my feet from every evil way,<br />    in order to keep your word.<br />102   I do not turn aside from your rules,<br />    for you have taught me.<br />103   How sweet are your words to my taste,<br />    sweeter than honey to my mouth!<br />104   Through your precepts I get understanding;<br />    therefore I hate every false way.<br /> Nun 105   Your word is a lamp to my feet<br />    and a light to my path.<br />