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Responsorial Psalm for Saint John, Apostle and Evangelist

Psalm 97:1-2, 5-6, 11-12

Summary: This prayer calls for the righteous to rejoice in the Lord, who reigns over the earth with justice and righteousness. The psalm highlights the glory and righteousness of the Lord and calls on the righteous to give thanks and be glad in his holy name.

The Majesty and Justice of God

R. Rejoice in the Lord, you just!

The LORD is king; let the earth rejoice;
let the many isles be glad.
Clouds and darkness are around him,
justice and judgment are the foundation of his throne.

R. Rejoice in the Lord, you just!

The mountains melt like wax before the LORD,
before the LORD of all the earth.
The heavens proclaim his justice,
and all peoples see his glory.

R. Rejoice in the Lord, you just!

Light dawns for the just;
and gladness, for the upright of heart.
Be glad in the LORD, you just,
and give thanks to his holy name.

R. Rejoice in the Lord, you just!

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