Psalm 114 (UK) & Psalm 116 (US)

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Date: Tue, Sep 1, 2015 at 12:58 PM
Subject: Psalm 114 ~ 24th Ordinary Sunday (Year B)

This is the first time I notice that the Psalm Numbers are different by more than one, Psalm 114 (UK) and Psalm 116 (US).

UK Version's Psalm 116 is the combination of US Version's Psalm 114 & Psalm 115.

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. Responsorial Psalm ~ Greek, UK and Singapore version Psalm 114 ~ 24th Ordinary Sunday (Year B) [Response] I will walk in the presence of  the Lord in the land of the living. or: R. Alleluia. [V1] I love the Lord for he has heard the cry of my appeal; for he turned his ear to me in the day when I called him [V2] The surrounded me, the snares of death, with the anguish of the tomb; they caught me, sorrow and distress. I called on the Lord's name. O Lord my God deliver me! [V3] How gracious the Lord, and just; our God has compassion. The Lord protects the simple hearts; I was helpless so he saved me. [V4] He has kept my soul for death, my eyes from tears  and my feet from stumbling. I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living. .

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To be able to sing to the same tune.

I will walk in the presence of the Lord in the land of the living.

I will walk, I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living.

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. Responsorial Psalm ~ Hebrew, US version http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/091315.cfm Psalm 116 ~ 24th Ordinary Sunday (Year B) PS 116:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9 [Response] R. (9) I will walk before the Lord, in the land of the living. or: R. Alleluia. [V1] I love the LORD because he has heard my voice in supplication, Because he has inclined his ear to me the day I called. [V2] The cords of death encompassed me; the snares of the netherworld seized upon me; I fell into distress and sorrow, And I called upon the name of the LORD, “O LORD, save my life!” [V3] Gracious is the LORD and just; yes, our God is merciful. The LORD keeps the little ones; I was brought low, and he saved me. [V4] For he has freed my soul from death, my eyes from tears, my feet from stumbling. I shall walk before the Lord in the land of the living. .

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. However, it is easier to look for this Psalm on the internet as Psalm 116. . ===. . . Psalm 116 New International Version (NIV) 1 I love the Lord, for he heard my voice;     he heard my cry for mercy. 2 Because he turned his ear to me,     I will call on him as long as I live. 3 The cords of death entangled me,     the anguish of the grave came over me;     I was overcome by distress and sorrow. 4 Then I called on the name of the Lord:     “Lord, save me!” 5 The Lord is gracious and righteous;     our God is full of compassion. 6 The Lord protects the unwary;     when I was brought low, he saved me. 7 Return to your rest, my soul,     for the Lord has been good to you. 8 For you, Lord, have delivered me from death,     my eyes from tears,     my feet from stumbling, 9 that I may walk before the Lord     in the land of the living. 10 I trusted in the Lord when I said,     “I am greatly afflicted”; 11 in my alarm I said,     “Everyone is a liar.” 12 What shall I return to the Lord     for all his goodness to me? 13 I will lift up the cup of salvation     and call on the name of the Lord. 14 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord     in the presence of all his people. 15 Precious in the sight of the Lord     is the death of his faithful servants. 16 Truly I am your servant, Lord;     I serve you just as my mother did;     you have freed me from my chains. 17 I will sacrifice a thank offering to you     and call on the name of the Lord. 18 I will fulfill my vows to the Lord     in the presence of all his people, 19 in the courts of the house of the Lord—     in your midst, Jerusalem. Footnote: Praise the Lord.[a] . . ===. . . Psalm 116 New Life Version (NLV) Praises to God for Being Saved from Death 1 I love the Lord, because He hears my voice and my prayers. 2 I will call on Him as long as I live, because He has turned His ear to me. 3 The strings of death are all around me. And the fear of the grave came upon me. I suffered with trouble and sorrow. 4 Then I called on the name of the Lord: “O Lord, I beg You, save my life!” 5 The Lord is loving and right. Yes, our God is full of loving-kindness. 6 The Lord takes care of the child-like. I was brought down, and He saved me. 7 Return to your rest, O my soul. For the Lord has been good to you. 8 For You, O Lord, have saved my soul from death, my eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. 9 I will walk with the Lord in the land of the living. 10 I believed when I said, “I am very troubled.” 11 I said in my fear, “All men are liars.” 12 What should I give to the Lord for all the good things He has done for me? 13 I will show Him my thanks for saving me with a gift of wine and praise His name. 14 I will keep my promises to the Lord before all His people. 15 The death of His holy ones is of great worth in the eyes of the Lord. 16 For sure I am Your servant, O Lord. I am Your servant, the son of the woman who served You. You have set me free from my chains. 17 I will give a gift of thanks to You and call on the name of the Lord. 18 I will keep my promises to the Lord before all His people, 19 in the holy place of the Lord, and in the center of you, O Jerusalem. Praise the Lord! . . ===. . . Psalm 116 New King James Version (NKJV) Thanksgiving for Deliverance from Death 1 I love the Lord, because He has heard My voice and my supplications. 2 Because He has inclined His ear to me, Therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live. 3 The pains of death surrounded me, And the pangs of Sheol laid hold of me; I found trouble and sorrow. 4 Then I called upon the name of the Lord: “O Lord, I implore You, deliver my soul!” 5 Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; Yes, our God is merciful. 6 The Lord preserves the simple; I was brought low, and He saved me. 7 Return to your rest, O my soul, For the Lord has dealt bountifully with you. 8 For You have delivered my soul from death, My eyes from tears, And my feet from falling. 9 I will walk before the Lord In the land of the living. 10 I believed, therefore I spoke, “I am greatly afflicted.” 11 I said in my haste, “All men are liars.” 12 What shall I render to the Lord For all His benefits toward me? 13 I will take up the cup of salvation, And call upon the name of the Lord. 14 I will pay my vows to the Lord Now in the presence of all His people. 15 Precious in the sight of the Lord Is the death of His saints. 16 O Lord, truly I am Your servant; I am Your servant, the son of Your maidservant; You have loosed my bonds. 17 I will offer to You the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call upon the name of the Lord. 18 I will pay my vows to the Lord Now in the presence of all His people, 19 In the courts of the Lord’s house, In the midst of you, O Jerusalem. Footnote: Praise the Lord! . . ===. .

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