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 />