Easter Vigil Responsorial Psalm  After the fifth and Sixth Readings

Responsorial Psalm – Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6

R. (3) You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.

2  God indeed is my savior;

I am confident and unafraid.

My strength and my courage is the LORD,

and he has been my savior.

3  With joy you will draw water

at the fountain of salvation.

R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.

4  Give thanks to the LORD, acclaim his name;

among the nations make known his deeds,

proclaim how exalted is his name.

R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.

5  Sing praise to the LORD for his glorious achievement;

let this be known throughout all the earth.

6  Shout with exultation, O city of Zion,

for great in your midst

is the Holy One of Israel!

R. You will draw water joyfully from the springs of salvation.

Psalms 19:8, 9, 10, 11

R. (John 6:68c) Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

8  The law of the LORD is perfect,

refreshing the soul;

the decree of the LORD is trustworthy,

giving wisdom to the simple.

R. Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

9  The precepts of the LORD are right,

rejoicing the heart;

the command of the LORD is clear,

enlightening the eye.

R. Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

10  The fear of the LORD is pure,

enduring forever;

the ordinances of the LORD are true,

all of them just.

R. Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.

11  They are more precious than gold,

than a heap of purest gold;

sweeter also than syrup

or honey from the comb.

R. Lord, you have the words of everlasting life.