[From Nov. 11, 2015 archive]
The despised of the
earth--how they are plundered.
Their souls have had
more than their fill of
the scorn of those who
are at ease,
of the contempt of the
proud.
But Lord, even the dogs
eat the crumbs that fall
from their master's
table.
Is the fruit for which
their souls
have longed
never to be found again?
Lectionary Readings
Ps. 123; 146; 30; 86
Neh. 4:1-23
Rev. 18:9-20
Matt. 15:21-28
Selected Verses
Ps. 123:4
Our soul has had more than its fill
of the scorn of those who are at ease,
of the contempt of the proud.
of the scorn of those who are at ease,
of the contempt of the proud.
Neh. 4:4
Hear, O our God, for we are despised; turn their taunt back on
their own heads, and give them over as plunder in a land of captivity.
Rev. 18:14
"The fruit for which your soul longed
has gone from you,
and all your dainties and your splendor
are lost to you,
never to be found again!"
has gone from you,
and all your dainties and your splendor
are lost to you,
never to be found again!"
[The merchants of the earth to Babylon]
Matt. 15:27
[The Canaanite woman] said, "Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs
eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table."
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