A reading from the book of the prophet Jeremiah.

 

 

You duped me, O God, and I let myself be duped;

         you were too strong for me, and you triumphed.

All the day, I am an object of laughter; everyone mocks me.

Whenever I speak, I must cry out,

         violence and outrage is my message;

the word of the Most High has brought me

         derision and reproach all the day.

I say to myself, “I will not mention Our God,

         nor will I speak in Our God’s name any more.”

But then it becomes like fire burning in my heart,

         imprisoned in my bones;

I grow weary holding it in,

         I cannot endure it.

 

The Word of God recorded in the book of the prophet Jeremiah.

R: My soul thirsts for You, O God.

O God, You are my God whom I seek;

         for You my flesh pines and my soul thirsts.

Like the earth, parched, lifeless and without water.

R: My soul thirsts for You, O God.

Thus have I gazed toward You in the sanctuary

         to see Your power and Your glory.

For Your kindness is a greater good than life;

         my lips will glorify You.

R: My soul thirsts for You, O God.

Thus will I bless You while I live;

         lifting up my hands, I will call upon Your Name.

As with the riches of a banquet will my soul be satisfied,

         And with exultant lips my mouth will praise You.

R: My soul thirsts for You, O God.

That You are my help,

         and in the shadow of Your wings I will shout for joy.

My soul clings fast to You;

         Your right hand upholds me.

R: My soul thirsts for You, O God.