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Responsorial Psalm for the Solemnity of Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

Psalm 71:1-2, 3-4a, 5-6ab, 15ab and 17

For the vigil Mass

Summary: I praise God as my refuge and strength from birth, asking for deliverance and declaring his justice and salvation.

God, My Strength from Birth

R. Since my mother’s womb, you have been my strength.

In you, O LORD, I take refuge;
let me never be put to shame.
In your justice rescue me, and deliver me;
incline your ear to me, and save me.

R. Since my mother’s womb, you have been my strength.

Be my rock of refuge,
a stronghold to give me safety,
for you are my rock and my fortress.
O my God, rescue me from the hand of the wicked.

R. Since my mother’s womb, you have been my strength.

For you are my hope, O LORD;
my trust, O LORD, from my youth.
On you I depend from birth;
from my mother’s womb you are my strength.

R. Since my mother’s womb, you have been my strength.

My mouth shall declare your justice,
day by day your salvation.
O God, you have taught me from my youth,
and till the present I proclaim your wondrous deeds.

R. Since my mother’s womb, you have been my strength.

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