Revised Common Lectionary (Complementary)
BOOK I
Psalms 1–41
Psalm 1
1 Blessed is the one(A)
who does not walk(B) in step with the wicked(C)
or stand in the way(D) that sinners take(E)
or sit(F) in the company of mockers,(G)
2 but whose delight(H) is in the law of the Lord,(I)
and who meditates(J) on his law day and night.
3 That person is like a tree(K) planted by streams(L) of water,(M)
which yields its fruit(N) in season
and whose leaf(O) does not wither—
whatever they do prospers.(P)
10 This is what the Lord says: “When seventy years(A) are completed for Babylon, I will come to you(B) and fulfill my good promise(C) to bring you back(D) to this place. 11 For I know the plans(E) I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper(F) you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.(G) 12 Then you will call(H) on me and come and pray(I) to me, and I will listen(J) to you. 13 You will seek(K) me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.(L) 14 I will be found by you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back(M) from captivity.[a] I will gather you from all the nations and places where I have banished you,” declares the Lord, “and will bring you back to the place from which I carried you into exile.”(N)
15 You may say, “The Lord has raised up prophets for us in Babylon,” 16 but this is what the Lord says about the king who sits on David’s throne and all the people who remain in this city, your fellow citizens who did not go with you into exile— 17 yes, this is what the Lord Almighty says: “I will send the sword, famine and plague(O) against them and I will make them like figs(P) that are so bad they cannot be eaten. 18 I will pursue them with the sword, famine and plague and will make them abhorrent(Q) to all the kingdoms of the earth, a curse[b](R) and an object of horror,(S) of scorn(T) and reproach, among all the nations where I drive them. 19 For they have not listened to my words,”(U) declares the Lord, “words that I sent to them again and again(V) by my servants the prophets.(W) And you exiles have not listened either,” declares the Lord.
13 Be on your guard; stand firm(A) in the faith; be courageous; be strong.(B) 14 Do everything in love.(C)
15 You know that the household of Stephanas(D) were the first converts(E) in Achaia,(F) and they have devoted themselves to the service(G) of the Lord’s people.(H) I urge you, brothers and sisters, 16 to submit(I) to such people and to everyone who joins in the work and labors at it. 17 I was glad when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus arrived, because they have supplied what was lacking from you.(J) 18 For they refreshed(K) my spirit and yours also. Such men deserve recognition.(L)
Final Greetings
19 The churches in the province of Asia(M) send you greetings. Aquila and Priscilla[a](N) greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.(O) 20 All the brothers and sisters here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.(P)
21 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.(Q)
22 If anyone does not love the Lord,(R) let that person be cursed!(S) Come, Lord[b]!(T)
23 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.(U)
24 My love to all of you in Christ Jesus. Amen.[c]
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