Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr: Responsorial Psalm

Psalm 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9

Blessed the man who is gracious and lends to those in need.

Verse 1:

Blessed the man who fears the LORD,
   who greatly delights in his commands.
His posterity shall be mighty upon the earth;
   the upright generation shall be blessed.

Verse 2:

Well for the man who is gracious and lends,
   who conducts his affairs with justice;
He shall never be moved;
   the just one shall be in everlasting remembrance.

Verse 3:

An evil report he shall not fear;
   his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.
His heart is steadfast; he shall not fear
   till he looks down upon his foes.

Verse 4:

Lavishly he gives to the poor,
   his generosity shall endure forever;
   his horn shall be exalted in glory.