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date: 29 May 2023

The Bible (Vulgate) late 4th century 

  1. Dominus illuminatio mea, et salus mea, quem timebo?
    The Lord is the source of my light and my safety, so whom shall I fear?
     
    ‘Dominus illuminatio mea [The Lord is my light]’ is the motto of the University of Oxford
    Psalm 26, v. 1
  2. Dominabitur a mari usque ad mare.
    He shall have dominion from sea to sea.
    Psalm 71, v. 8 (Psalm 72, v. 8 in the Authorized Version); see Anonymous
  3. Jubilate Deo, omnis terra.
    Sing joyfully to God, all the earth.
     
    Psalm 99, v. 2 (Psalm 100, v. 2 in the Authorized Version); see Bible
  4. Non nobis, Domine, non nobis; sed nomini tuo da gloriam.
    Not unto us, Lord, not unto us; but to thy name give glory.
     
    Psalm 113 (second part), v. 1 (Psalm 115, v. 1 in the Authorized Version); see Bible
  5. De profundis clamavi ad te, Domine.
    Up from the depths I have cried to thee, Lord.
     
    Psalm 129, v. 1 (Psalm 130, v. 1 in the Authorized Version); see Bible
  6. Vanitas vanitatum, et omnia vanitas.
    Vanity of vanities, and everything is vanity.
     
    Ecclesiastes ch. 1, v. 2; see Bible
  7. Magnificat anima mea Dominum.
    My soul doth magnify the Lord.
     
    St Luke ch. 1, v. 46; see Bible
  8. Nunc dimittis servum tuum, Domine, secundum verbum tuum in pace.
    Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace: according to thy word.
     
    St Luke ch. 2, v. 29; see Bible
  9. Pax Vobis.
    Peace be unto you.
     
    St Luke ch. 24, v. 36
  10. Quo vadis?
    Where are you going?
     
    St John ch. 16, v. 5
  11. Ecce homo.
    Behold the man.
     
    St John ch. 19, v. 5
  12. Consummatum est.
    It is achieved.
     
    St John ch. 19, v. 30; see Bible
  13. Noli me tangere.
    Do not touch me.
     
    St John ch. 20, v. 17; see Bible
  14. Magna est veritas, et praevalet.
    Great is truth, and it prevails.
     
    III Esdras ch. 4, v. 41; see Bible