Psalm 16 : 1, 2-3, 6-7, 8b and 15
Hear a just cause, o Lord, listen to my complaint. Give heed to my prayer for there is no deceit on my lips.
Let my defense come forth from You; Your eyes see what is right. You have probed my heart, searched me at night, tested me by fire, and You have seen no wickedness in me.
Under the shadow of Your wings hide me. As for me, righteous in Your sight, I shall see Your face and, awakening, gaze my fill on Your likeness.
Psalm 17 : 2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7
I love You, o Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, my fortress, my deliverer and my God.
He is the rock in whom I take refuge. He is my shield, my powerful saviour, my stronghold. I call on the Lord, who is worthy of praise : He saves me from my enemies!
A deadly flood surrounded me, devilish torrents rushed at me; caught by the cords of the grave, I was brought to the snares of death.
But I called upon the Lord in my distress, I cried to my God for help; and from His temple He heard my voice, my cry of grief reached His ears.
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