Revised Common Lectionary (Semicontinuous)

131 O Lord, my heart is not lifted up,
    my eyes are not raised too high;
I do not occupy myself with things
    too great and too marvelous for me.
² But I have calmed and quieted my soul,
    like a child quieted at its mother’s breast;
    like a child that is quieted is my soul.

²² Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
    but those who act faithfully are his delight.
²³ A prudent man conceals his knowledge,
    but fools^[a] proclaim their folly.
²⁴ The hand of the diligent will rule,
    while the slothful will be put to forced labor.
²⁵ Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down,
    but a good word makes him glad.
²⁶ A righteous man turns away from evil,^[b]
    but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
²⁷ A slothful man will not catch his prey,^[c]
    but the diligent man will get precious wealth.^[d]
28 In the path of righteousness is life,
    but the way of error leads to death.^[e]