Justitiae Domini

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Offertory for Lent III and Pentecost IX. Source of text is Psalm 18:9a,11b-12a (Vulgate).

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Original text and translations

Latin.png Latin text

9a  Justitiæ Domini rectæ, lætificantes corda ;

11b  et [judicia eius] dulciora super mel et favum.

12a  Nam servus tuus custodit ea.

English.png English translation

8a  The statutes of the Lord are right, and rejoice the heart

10b  [his justice] sweeter also than honey, and the honey-comb.

11a  Moreover, by them is thy servant taught.

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