Invitatory Antiphon: Come, let us worship our mighty King and Lord.
Hymn
First Antiphon: The Lord is just; he will defend the poor.
Psalm 10
Second Antiphon: Lord, you know the burden of my sorrow.
Psalm 10
Third Antiphon: The words of the Lord are true, like silver from the furnace.
Psalm 12
Verse: The Lord Teaches the humble his way.
Resp: He guides the gentle-hearted along the right path.
First Reading: Job 31:1-8, 13-23, 35-37
Response: The eyes of the Lord are everywhere observing the evil and the good.
Second Reading: From the teachings of St. Dorotheus, abbot
Response: Who am I to answer God, and choose words against him?
Presentation of the Liturgy of the Hours (Divine Office) from The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes) © 1975, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. The texts of Biblical readings are reproduced from the New American Bible © 1975