5th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A * Responsorial Psalm
R.
(4a)
The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.
Ps. 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9
ALLELUIA can be used as the refrain
R. The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.
Light shines through the darkness for the upright;
he is gracious and merciful and just.
Well for the man who is gracious and lends,
who conducts his affairs with justice.
he is gracious and merciful and just.
Well for the man who is gracious and lends,
who conducts his affairs with justice.
R. The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.
He shall never be moved;
the just one shall be in everlasting remembrance.
An evil report he shall not fear;
his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.
the just one shall be in everlasting remembrance.
An evil report he shall not fear;
his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD.
R. The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.
His heart is steadfast; he shall not fear.
Lavishly he gives to the poor;
his justice shall endure forever;
his horn shall be exalted in glory.
Lavishly he gives to the poor;
his justice shall endure forever;
his horn shall be exalted in glory.
R. The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.
Exórtum est in ténebris lumen rectis.
Version found in the Vatican II Hymnal:
