From the Old Testament

From the Book of Divine Worship - The Burial of the Dead - Rite Two - The Liturgy of the Word.

Isa. 25:6-9 (He will swallow up death for ever)
Isa. 61:1-3 (To comfort those who mourn)
Lam. 3:22-26, 31-33 (The Lord is good to those who wait for him)
Wisdom 3:1-5, 9 (The souls of the righteous are in the hands of God)
Job 19:21-27a (I know that my Redeemer lives)

A suitable psalm, hymn, or canticle may follow. The following Psalms are appropriate:

Ps. 42:1-7, 46; 90:1-12, 121, 130; 139:1-11

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