Psalm
R. Blessed be God, who lives for ever.
God afflicts, and he shows mercy; he leads down to Hades in the lowest regions of the earth, and he brings up from the great abyss, and there is nothing that can escape his hand. R.
If you turn to him with all your heart and with all your soul, to do what is true before him, then he will turn to you and will no longer hide his face from you. R.
So now see what he has done for you; acknowledge him at the top of your voice. Bless the Lord of righteousness, and exalt the King of the ages. R.
In the land of my exile I acknowledge him, and show his power and majesty to a nation of sinners. R.
Turn back, you sinners, and do what is right before him; perhaps he may look with favour upon you and show you mercy. R.