September 9: Psalm 30; Psalm 32; Psalms 42–43; 1 Kings 12:1–20; James 5:7–12; James 5:19–20; Mark 15:33–39
Proper 17 First Psalm: Psalm 30; Psalm 32 Psalm 30 (Listen) Joy Comes with the Morning A Psalm of David. A song at the dedication of the temple. 30 I will extol you, O LORD, for you have drawn me up<br /> and have not let my foes rejoice over me.<br />2 O LORD my God, I cried to you for help,<br /> and you have healed me.<br />3 O LORD, you have brought up my soul from Sheol;<br /> you restored me to life from among those who go down to the pit.1<br /> 4 Sing praises to the LORD, O you his saints,<br /> and give thanks to his holy name.2<br />5 For his anger is but for a moment,<br /> and his favor is for a lifetime.3<br /> Weeping may tarry for the night,<br /> but joy comes with the morning.<br /> 6 As for me, I said in my prosperity,<br /> “I shall never be moved.”<br />7 By your favor, O LORD,<br />