Psalm
R. Blessed are the poor in spirit; the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Hear this, all you peoples; give ear, all inhabitants of the world, both low and high, rich and poor together. R.
Why should I fear in times of trouble, when the iniquity of my persecutors surrounds me, those who trust in their wealth and boast of the abundance of their riches? R.
Truly, no ransom avails for one’s life, there is no price one can give to God for it. For the ransom of life is costly, and can never suffice that one should live on forever and never see the grave. R.
When we look at the wise, they die; and leave their wealth to others. Such is the fate of the foolhardy, the end of those who are pleased with their lot. R.