1. Size and Range of the Vocabulary A lemma is the main dictionary form of a word — the headword, usually shown in bold, under which all its inflected forms are listed. 2. Main Word Families (Frequency by Semantic Field) Domain Common Words & Roots Notes God / Divinity Deus, Dominus, sanctus, gloria, nomen, verbum, …
Quemadmodum desiderat cervus ad fontes aquarum(As the deer longs for the fountains of water) Summary A psalm of deep longing — the soul thirsts for God as the deer for water.Outwardly it is a prayer of exile and spiritual desolation; inwardly it speaks of the mind’s thirst for renewal, the search for the source of …
Beatus qui intelligit super egenum et pauperem(Blessed is he who considers the poor) Summary A psalm of David expressing compassion for the poor, personal suffering, betrayal by friends, and trust in God’s deliverance.It moves from mercy to pain to restoration, reflecting how awareness of our own weakness awakens the healing force within.It also foreshadows the …
Psalm 40 A psalm of David expressing compassion for the poor, personal suffering, betrayal by friends, and trust in God’s deliverance. It foreshadows the passion of Christ through the imagery of treachery and steadfast faith.
Psalm 39 The psalmist gives thanks for being lifted from the pit of misery, declares that true worship is obedience rather than sacrifice, and proclaims God’s righteousness. Though surrounded by evils, he trusts wholly in the Lord.
Psalm 38 David, struck silent by suffering, reflects on the vanity of life and the brevity of human days. He prays for wisdom to measure his end rightly, to turn from sin, and to place all hope in God.
Psalm 37 A psalm of David expressing guilt, physical suffering, and repentance. The psalmist feels God’s wrath as a consuming fire, laments his wounds and isolation, yet clings to faith and confession before the Lord.
List of common Latin inchoative verbs
A wisdom psalm contrasting the temporary prosperity of the wicked with the enduring peace of the righteous.
The psalmist urges patience and trust in the Lord, reminding the reader that evil-doers will soon wither like grass, while those who wait upon God shall inherit the land and dwell in safety.
A meditation on human wickedness and divine mercy.
The psalm contrasts the deceit of the sinner, who flatters himself and plots evil, with the righteousness and steadfast love of God.
It ends with a prayer that the faithful may be protected under the shadow of God’s wings, while the workers of iniquity fall never to rise again.