[redleghunter]

Even with their “literal” readings there is often no consensus among preachers what a given verse may mean.

Do you have examples of the 'often no consensus' comment above?

I have to say I was joyfully reading the comments of Roman Catholic posters for their love of the Bible and then your post kind of broke the flow.

[defconw]

Here is today's Psalm.

Responsorial Psalm Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17 R. (see 8) My mouth shall be filled with your praise, and I will sing your glory!

Be my rock of refuge, a stronghold to give me safety, for you are my rock and my fortress. O my God, rescue me from the hand of the wicked.

R. My mouth shall be filled with your praise, and I will sing your glory!

For you are my hope, O LORD; my trust, O God, from my youth. On you I depend from birth; from my mother’s womb you are my strength.

R. My mouth shall be filled with your praise, and I will sing your glory! I will treat of the mighty works of the LORD;

O God, I will tell of your singular justice. O God, you have taught me from my youth, and till the present I proclaim your wondrous deeds.

R. My mouth shall be filled with your praise, and I will sing your glory!