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Here are the propers for the Missa pro sponsis found in the 1974 Graduale Simplex, and their translations.

Introit: Jn. 2, 1. 2
Nuptiae factae sunt in Cana Galilaeae, et erat ibi Iesus cum Maria matre sua.

[There was a marriage in Cana of Galilee, and Jesus was there with his mother Mary.]

Verses: Ps. 36(37), 1. 3. 4. 5. 6. 11. 16. 18. 23. 25

Responsorial Psalm: Ps. 111, 1b
R/. In mandatis eius cupit nimis.
[R/. He shall delight exceedingly in his commandments.]

Verses: Ps. 111(112), 1a. 2. 3. 4. 5-6. 7a. 7b-8. 9a

Alleluia: Ps. 19, 2. 5
V/. Exaudiat te Dominus in die tribulationis protegat te nomen Dei Iacob.
V/. Tribuat tibi secundum cor tuum et omne consilium tuum adimpleat.

[V/. May the Lord hear thee in the day of tribulation: may the name of the God of Jacob protect thee.
V/. May he give thee according to thy own heart; and confirm all thy counsels.]

or Alleluia Psalm: Ps. 19(20), 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7

Offertory: Ps. 36, 9b
Qui expectant Dominum ipsi hereditabunt terram.

[They that wait upon the Lord shall inherit the land.]

Verses: Ps. 36(37), 27. 28a. 29. 40

Communion: Ps. 127, 4
Ecce sic benedicetur homo, qui timet Dominum.

[Behold, thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the Lord.]

Verses: Ps. 111(112), 1. 2. 3a. 3b. 4. 5. 6