Psalm
R. It is I who deal death and give life.
The day of their calamity is at hand, their doom comes swiftly. Indeed the Lord will vindicate his people, have compassion on his servants. R.
See now that I, even I, am he; there is no god besides me. I kill and I make alive; I wound and I heal. R.
When I whet my flashing sword, and my hand takes hold on judgment; I will take vengeance on my adversaries, and will repay those who hate me. R.