O God, you inspire the hearts of
the faithful with a single longing. Grant that your people
may love what you command and
desire what you promise, so that, amid the uncertain things of this world, our
hearts may be fixed where true joys are found. We ask this through our Lord
Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy
Spirit, God for ever and ever. Amen
1 Justice—do you rulers know the
meaning of the word?
Do you judge the people fairly?
2 No! You plot injustice in your
hearts.
You spread violence throughout the land.
3 These wicked people are born
sinners;
even from birth they have lied and gone
their own way.
4 They spit venom like deadly
snakes;
they are like cobras that refuse to listen,
5 ignoring the tunes of the snake
charmers,
no matter how skillfully they play.
6 Break off their fangs, O God!
Smash the jaws of these lions, O Lord!
7 May they disappear like water
into thirsty ground.
Make their weapons useless in their hands.
Psalm 58 – English Standard Version
Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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