THE PSALMS OF DAVID IN English Meeter, set forth by FRANCIS Rous.  
Psal. 47. Ver. 7.  
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April 17. 1643.  
IT is this day ordered by the Committee of the House of Commons in Parliament for printing, that 〈◊〉 Book, entitled, The Psalms of David, & (according to the desires of many reverend Ministers) be published for the general use: And for the true correcting of it, be printed by those the Author shall appoint.  
john White.   

I do appoint Philip N●…ill and Peter 〈◊〉 to print these Psalms.  
Francis Rous.   
LONDON,  
Printed by Ia●… 〈◊〉, for Philip 〈◊〉, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 sign●… of 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 164●….   

A PREFACE.  
THe excellent uses of the Psalms are manifold, yea universal; for they are good for all spiritual uses and advantages. They have in them Instruction, to increase our knowledge; Spiritual Fervour, to inflame our zeal; Consolation, to refresh & revive our fainting souls; Prayers, to fetch blessings from God; and Praises, to return to God for his blessings. Yea, the very afflictions of the Saints therein expressed (even their outward sufferings, and inward dejections and desertions) are no small consolations to us. For, by them we see that fiery Trials are no strange matters to Saints, and Saints we may be amid all these fiery Trials. But withal, if we mark the issue of th●…se Trials (often set forth in these Psalms) than we cannot but see strong and vehement encouragements of Faith, and of that prayer of Faith, which saveth the sick, even those that are sick at h●…art: yea, sick at the very soul. For how often do we see a sick soul to begin a Psalm, even in the belly of Hell, and yet end it in Heaven? So that a Saints soul being as it were in Hell, yet is near unto Heaven, if it can be earnest with God in these melodious Prayers of Faith. For God, being thus called on, turns in to the soul; and when God comes into a soul, he makes a Heaven there, though a Hell were there before. And then naturally (I speak of a godly nature) do arise in the soul high Jubilations and Ecstasies, and not these only, but glorious Thanksgivings to God; to whom alone must be ascribed the bringing of light out of darkness: and that voice of joy and gladness, which the Saints do hear even at the same time, when their bones are broken with humiliation.  
Briefly, the Psalms are characters and representations of the thoughts, meditations, and affections of a sanctified soul, throughout all the changes of her pilgrimage; so that a good man can be in no kind of estate, but he shall find his own estate in a Psalm: and in a Psalm, he may find thoughts and expressions which do well agree with that estate, and make it good unto him.  
Thus, while the Psalms are ●…itted to all the members of the Catholic Church in all their estates, they may be truly called Catholic Songs, and accordingly should be ever ready for the use of the truly Catholic members of the Church, in all the changes of their several estates. And toward this universal use of them, divers well-affected persons have turned them into their own languages; and not only so, but they have turned them also into harmonious Measures, that they may be still used as Psalms, that is, as spiritual and heavenly Songs.  
For the advancement of this profitable use, apprehending many years past (which experience hath showed to be a true conjecture) that a form wholly new would not please many, who are fastened to things usual and accustomed (though if Psalms of a new form be read before they be sung, there is no hindrance, but that they may be presently used; and after a little use will grow familiar, as the former) I assayed only to change some pieces of the usual version, even such as seemed to call aloud, and, as it were, undeniably for a change.  
These being seen, it was desired that they should be increased; which being done, they are here subjoined. I doubt not but the reasons of the changes will mostly appear in the changes themselves; and the Reader may easily find, that the places changed might well receive a change, for their Cadence or Currence, or for some old and abolished words; or, which is more, for agreeing less with the new Translation, yea, with the Original itself.  
If hereby any Saint shall receive an increase of light in his understanding, or of fervour in his will and affections, I shall desire, first, that God may have the glory, who is the giver of every good gift; an●… then, that he will requite the messenger by whom God hath sent him a blessing, with this prayer (wherein he may join himself as a Partner;) That, being freed from the guilt, spot, and power of sin, and daily renewed in the inner man, amid the decays of the outward, by the free mercy of a most gracious Father, and the precious Merits of a most sufficient Saviour, and the communion of a most holy and hallowing Spirit, he may be admitted into the heavenly Choir of glorified Saints and Angels, and with them sing everlasting Hallelujahs, to the most glorious Trinity, in eternal felicity.   

To the READER, for his more full and easy satisfaction.  
IF it be too much to compare all the following Psalms with the old, and both with the new Translation or Original, the Reader may take a taste of what hath been done by comparing only these Psalms (or some of them) whose numbers here immediately follow:  
2. 7. 10. 17. 18. 22. 27. 29. 31. 35. 36. 37. 42. 46. 49. 55. 57 58. 62. 63. 71. 73. 74. 78. 80. 83. 89. 90. 91. 92. 104. 107. 119. 135. 137. 143.  
Or if he desire to see some patterns of places, that seem to call aloud for amendment (among divers) these are presented to him:  

Psal. 24. 6.  
This is the Bro●…d of Travellers in seeking of his grace,  
As jacob did the Israelites in that time of his race.   

Psal. 35. 8.  
Lord, when will thou amend this gear? why dost thou stay and pause?  
O rid my soul, my only dear, out of these Lion's claws.   

Psal. 58. 6.  
O God, break thou their teeth at once, within their mouths throughout:  
The tusks, that in their great jawbones, like Lion's whelps hang out.   

Psal. 74. 12.  
Why dost thou draw thy hand aback, and hide it in thy lap?  
O pluck it out; and be not slack to give thy foes a rap.   

Psal. 91. 10.  
Thou shalt not need none ill to fear, with thee it shall not ●…ell.   

Psal. 92. 6.  
The man unwise hath not the wit this gear to pass to bring.   

Psal. 119 110.  
In wisdom I do pass also the ancient men indeed;  
And all because to keep thy Laws I held it aye best reed.   

Verse 120.  
My fl●…sh, alas, is taken with fear, as though it were benumbed:  
For when I see thy judgements, strait I am as one astoned.   

Psal. 135. 9  
He hath in thee showed wonders great, O Egypt, void of vaunts,  
On Pharaoh thy cursed King, ●…nd his severe servants.   
These, and the like places, may the Reader find amended; and some Psalms set to harder Tunes, (and not easily sung by the unskilful, nor done without roughness) changed: and the whole body of the Psalms not much short of a tolerable smoothness.   

THE PSALMS OF DAVID.  

PSAL. I.  

THe man is blessed, that to walk in wicked ways doth fear;  
And stands not in the sinner's path▪ nor sits in scomers chair.  
verse 2 But in the perfect Law of God he greatly doth delight;  
And on that Law doth meditate with pleasure, day and night.   

verse 3 He shall be like a tree by streams of waters planted near,  
Which in his season doth no●…●…aile his pleasant fruit to bea●…e.  
Whose leaf shall never fade nor fall, but flourish still and stand:  
Even so all things shall prosper well that this man takes in hand.   

verse 4 So shall not the ungodly men, they shall be nothing so;  
But as the dust, which from the earth the wind drives to and fro.  
verse 5 Therefore shall not the wicked men in judgement stand approv'●…  
But sinners from the just shall divided, and removed.   

verse 6 Because the way of righteous men God doth with favour know,  
Whereas the way of wicked men ends in their overthrow.    

PSAL. II.  

WHy did the Gentiles madly rage against the world's great King?  
Why did the people of the Jews imagine a vain thing?  
verse 2 The Kings and Rulers of the earth together joined were,  
And counsel took against the Lord, and Christ his Son most dear.   

verse 3 They said, Let us reject their laws, and break their bonds asunder,  
And cast away their cords from us, they shall not keep us under.  
verse 4 But he that in the heavens high most glorious doth abide,  
With scorn shall at their folly laugh, the Lord shall them deride.   

verse 5 Then vexing them in fury great, thus speak to them he will;  
verse 6 Yet have I set my King upon 〈◊〉, my holy hill.  
verse 7 Unto the world I will declare and publish God's decree,  
He said to me, Thou art my Son, this day begat I thee.   

verse 8 Ask me, and for an heritage all ●…tions give I thee:  
The utmost ends of all the earth shall thy possession be.  
verse 9 And thou shalt break them mightily, as with an iron rod;  
And, like a potter's vessel, them in pieces dash abroad.   

verse 10 Now therefore, O ye Kings, be wise, the highest Ruler know;  
And be ye well instructed all that judge the earth below.  
verse 11 Serve ye the Lord with holy fear, before him lowly be;  
And when in him ye do rejoice, withal yet tremble ye.   

verse 12 O kiss ye the beloved Son, and him in love obey;  
Lest angry he become, and so ye perish from the way.  
verse 13 If but a little shall his wrath be kindled in his breast;  
Oh then all they that trust in Christ shall happy be, and blest.    

PSAL. III.  

O Lord, how much do they increase which hate and trouble me!  
Many say of my soul, For him in God no help shall be.  
verse 2 But, Lord, thou art a shield for me, in thee my help doth lie;  
Thou art my glory, and my head thou liftest up on high.   

verse 3 My voice in cries unto the Lord I caused to ascend:  
He heard me from his holy hill, and help to me did send.  
verse 4 I laid me down, and quietly I slept, and rose again;  
Because I knew assuredly the Lord did me sustain.   

verse 5 If I ten thousand men did see, afraid I would not be;  
Though they themselves against me se●…, and round encompassed me.  
verse 6 Arise, O Lord, save me my God, for thou hast laid thy stroke  
On all my foes; the cheeks and teeth of sinners thou hast broke.   

verse 7 Salvation only doth belong to thee, O Lord, above;  
And on thy chosen people is thy blessing, and thy love.    

PSAL. FOUR  

O God, that art my righteousness, Lord, hear me when I call;  
Thou hast set me at liberty, when I was bound and thrall.  
verse 2 Have mercy, Lord, therefore on me, and grant me my request:  
For unto thee uncessantly to cry I will not rest.   

verse 3 O mortal men, how long will ye my glory thus despise?  
Why wander ye in vanity, and follow after lies?  
verse 4 Know tha●… God for himself apart sets those that godly be;  
And when unto him I do call, the Lord than heareth me.   

verse 5 Sin not, but stand in awe therefore, examine well your heart;  
And in your chamber quietly see you yourselves convert.  
verse 6 The sacrifice of righteousness with pure hearts offer ye;  
And ever in the living Lord let your trust fixed be.   

verse 7 The greater sort crave worldly goods, and riches do embrace;  
But, Lord, grant us thy countenance, thy favour, and thy grace.  
verse 8 For thou thereby shalt make my heart more joyful and more glad,  
Then they that of their corn and wine full great increase have had.   

verse 9 I will both lay me down in peace, and quiet sleep will take,  
Because thou only me to dwell in safety, Lord, dost make.    

PSAL. V.  

GIve ear unto my words, O Lord, consider what I say:  
verse 2 Hear my loud cry, my King, my God, for I to thee will pray.  
verse 3 Lord, in the morning shalt thou hear my voice, that calls on thee:  
For in the morning shall my prayer to thee directed be.   

verse 4 And, Lord, to thee will I look up, who wilt not pleased be  
With wickedness of sinful men, none evil shall dwell with thee.  
verse 5 And in thy glorious sight to stand the foolish shall not dare;  
The workers of iniquity to thee all hateful are.   

verse 6 For ever those thou wilt destroy who love to utter lies;  
And thou dost hate the man of blood, and wicked policies.  
verse 7 But I into thine house will come, still trusting in thy grace;  
And reverently will worship thee toward thine holy place.   

verse 8 Lord, lead me in thy righteousness for to confound my foes;  
And thine own way which I should walk before my face disclose.  
verse 9 For in their mouth there is no truth, their heart is foul and vain;  
Their throat an open sepulchre, their tongue doth gloze and feign.   

verse 10 Destroy them, Lord, and let their fall by their own counsels be:  
For much sin cast them out, who have rebellious been to thee.  
verse 11 But still make glad by thy defence all those that trust in thee;  
And let them all that love thy Name, in thee right joyful be.   

verse 12 For thou, Lord, on the righteous man wilt send thy blessing down;  
With favour him, as with a shield, thou compass wilt, and crown.    

PSAL. VI.  

LOr●…, though thine anger I deserve, in wrath rebuke me not;  
Nor on me lay thy chastening hand in thy displeasure hot.  
verse 2 Lord, I am weak, therefore on me have mercy, and me spare;  
And heal me, Lord, because thou knowst my bones much vexed are.   

verse 3 My soul is troubled very sore, and vexed vehemently;  
But, Lord, how long wilt thou delay to cure my misery?  
verse 4 Lord, turn thee to thy wont grace, my soul from grief set free;  
And for thy boundless mercy's sake save, and deliver me.   

verse 5 For of thee in the house of death they no remembrance have:  
Who with his tongue shall give thee thanks that sleepeth in the grave?  
verse 6 I with my groaning wearied am, while no release appears;  
Each night I cause my bed to swim, and wash it with my tears.   

verse 7 Mine eyeconsumed is with grief, dim now, and old it grows;  
Because I many troubles bear from all my cruel foes.  
verse 8 But now away from me all ye that work iniquity,  
Because the Lord hath heard the voice of my complaint and cry.   

verse 9 He heard not only the request, and prayer of my heart,  
But it received at my hands, and took it in good part.  
verse 10 Let them be shamed and vexed sore that enemies are to me;  
Let them return, and suddenly ashamed let them be.    

PSAL. VII.  


OLord my God, I put my trust and confidence in thee:  
From all that do me persecute save, and deliver me.  
verse 2 Jest like a Lion he me tear, and rend in pieces small,  
Whilst there is none to succour me, and rid me out of thrall.   

verse 3 O Lord my God, if I have done the thing that is not right:  
Or else if I be found in fault, or guilty in thy sight:  
verse 4 If evil I unto my friend for good rewarded have;  
(Yea even the man that caussesse was mine enemy, I did save.)   

verse 5 Let foes pursue, and take my soul, and tread down violently  
My life on earth, and in the dust mine honour make to lie.  
verse 6 Arise, O Lord, in wrath arise, mine enemy's rage restra●…ne;  
Awake, according to thy word, my judgement to maintain.   

verse 7 The people in the assembly then about shall compass thee;  
Thou therefore for their sakes return, and high exalted be.  
verse 8 And thou that art of all men Judge, now, Lord, me judge, and try;  
According to my righteousness, and mine integrity.    

The second part.  

verse 9 O let the sinner's mischief end, but establish steadfastly  
The righteous man, O righteous God, who reins and hearts dost try.  
verse 10 God is the shield on which I trust, from him defence I have;  
For those that are upright in heart he mightily doth save.   

verse 11 God doth the righteous judge, on him in love he stripes doth lay;  
But he with him that wi●…ed is is angry every day.  
verse 12 Except the sinner do repent, God, even as he would smite,  
Doth whet his sword, and bend his bow, and will against him fight.   

verse 13 He sits the instruments of death, sharp arrows forth he draws,  
For those that do me persecute, and hate without a cause.  
verse 14 Mine enemy in travel is of some ungodly thought;  
And mischief he conceived hath, and forth a lie hath brought.   

verse 15 He made a ditch, and digged it deep, another there to take;  
But he is fallen into the ditch, which he himself did make.  
verse 16 Thus wrong returneth to the hurt of him in whom it bred:  
And all the mischief that he wrought, shall fall upon his head.   

verse 17 For this will I give thanks to God that judgeth righteously;  
And with my song will praise the Name of him that is most Hie.     

PSAL. VIII.  

O God our Lord, how wonderful are thy works every where!  
Which hast thy glory set on high, above the heavens clear.  
verse 2 Even by the mouths of sucking babes thou wilt confound thy foes:  
For in those babes thy might is se●…n, thy graces they disclose.   

verse 3 When I behold the heavens ●…igh, the works of thine own hand;  
The Sun, the Moon, and all the Stars in order as they stand:  
verse 4 What thing is man, Lord, think I then, that thou dost him remember?  
Or, what the son of mortal man, that thou dost him consider?   

verse 5 For thou hast made him little less than Angels in degree;  
With glory and with honour great he crowned was by thee.  
verse 6 Thou hast preferred him to be lord of all thy works of wonder;  
And at his feet hast all things set, that he should keep them under.   

verse 7 All sheep and oxen, yea the beasts that wild in fields do seed;  
Fowls of the air, fish in the sea, and all that therein breed.  
verse 8 O Lord our God, who mighty works thus with thy hand didst frame,  
How excellent in all the earth is thy most glorious Name?    

PSAL. IX.  


WIth my whole heart to thee, O Lord, will I give praises due;  
And I thy great and mighty works of wonder forth will show.  
verse 2 Now will I be right glad in thee, in thee rejoice will I:  
I will sing praise unto thy Name, O thou that are most H●….   

verse 3 When back mine enemies turned are, then surely shall they fall;  
Even at thy glorious presence, Lord, they fall, and perish shall.  
verse 4 For thou maintained hast my right, my cause made good thou hast;  
Thou sittest in the throne, and there right judgement thou hast passed.   

verse 5 Thou dost rebuke the heathen folk, and sinners so confound,  
That afterward the memory of them cannot be found.  
verse 6 My foes thou hast destroyed quite, and spoiled their cities all;  
And with them wholly perished is their memorial.   

verse 7 But the great Lord, which is above, for evermore shall reign;  
And he prepared hath his throne true judgement to maintain.  
verse 8 For he with perfect righteousness the world shall judge and try;  
And all the people shall be judge with right and equity.   

verse 9 He also will a refuge be for those that are oppressed.  
In times of trouble will he be their refuge and their rest.  
verse 10 The trust of all that know thy Name, O Lord, in thee shall be:  
Because thou never failedst them, that truly sought for thee.    

The second part.  

verse 11 Sing Psalms therefore unto the Lord, that dwells in Zion hill;  
Among all nations show abroad his noble acts and will.  
verse 12 For he is mindful of the blood of those that be oppressed,  
Forgetting not th' afflicted heart, that seeks to him for rest.   

verse 13 Pity me, Lord, the trouble weigh which I from foes sustain;  
Who from the gates of death art wont to raise me up again.  
verse 14 In Zion that I may set forth thy praise with heart and voice;  
And that in thy salvation, Lord, my soul may still rejoice.   

verse 15 Down sink the heathen in the pit, that they themselves prepared;  
And in the net that they did set their own feet fast are shared.  
verse 16 God by his judgements well is known, which he hath plainly wrought,  
When sinners hands do make the snares wherewith themselves are caught.   

verse 17 The wicked shall be sent to hell, to darkness shall they pass;  
And all the nations that forget God, who their maker was.  
verse 18 Because the needy shall not still forgotten be of thee;  
Not shall the waiting of the poor in vain for ever be.   

verse 19 O Lord, arise, and let not men prevail by worldly might;  
But let the heathen folk receive their judgement in thy sight.  
verse 20 Lord, with the terrors of thy wrath let them affrighted be,  
That so themselves to be but men, the nations well may see.     

PSAL. X.  


O Lord, why from thy servant's sight now standest thou so far?  
Why hidest thou thy face from us, when times of trouble are?  
verse 2 The wicked persecute the poor, his hurt they proudly sought;  
But in the plots which they have framed, let their own solves be caught.   

verse 3 The wicked of his hearts desire doth boast, and thinks him blest,  
Who is enriched by covetousness, whom yet God doth detest.  
verse 4 The thoughts & looks of wicked men are listed up with pride:  
So that they seek not God, but all their thoughts have God denied.   

verse 5 His ways still grievous are, thy ways are far above his sight;  
And at his enemies all in scorn he puffs, and sets them light.  
verse 6 And in his heart he thus doth say, I shall not moved be;  
And no adversity or grief for ever shall I see.   

verse 7 Cursing, deceit, and crafty fraud his mouth and talk do fill;  
Under his tongue iniquity and mischief harbour still.  
verse 8 In secret places close he sits, to slay the innocent:  
Against the poor that by him pass, his cruel eyes are bend.   

verse 9 And, like a Lion in his den, he lies the poor to take;  
And when he draws him to his net, the poor his prey doth make.  
verse 10 In craft he humbly coucheth down, and seems to lie full low,  
That so more easily his strength the poor may overthrow.    

The second part.  

verse 11 He in his heart of God hath said, Forgotten this hath he:  
The Lord doth closely hide his face, he will it never see.  
verse 12 Arise, O Lord, O God, in whom the poor man's hope doth rest,  
Lift up thy hand, forget not, Lord, the poor that be oppressed.   

verse 13 Wherefore doth thus the wicked man the highest God despise?  
Thou wilt not, in his heart he says, avenge his injuries.  
verse 14 Thou dost their spite and mischief see, by thee to be repaid:  
The poor do hide themselves by thee, the orp●…aus thou dost aid.   

verse 15 Break thou the arm of wicked men, the sinner's strength confound;  
Seek out, and judge his wickedness, till none by thee be found.  
verse 16 The Lord is King for evermore, and by his mighty hand  
The heathen quite are perished, and driven from his land.   

verse 17 By thee the humble man's desires heard, Lord, and granted were;  
Thou wilt prepare their hearts, and thou wilt cause thine eat to hear.  
verse 18 To judge the poor and fatherless, and help them to their right,  
That they may be no more oppressed by men of worldly might.     

PSAL. XI.  

I Trust in God, then to my soul how dare ye thus to say,  
Unto your mountain as a bird escape, and fly away?  
verse 2 For lo, the wicked bend their bow, and do their arrows sit,  
To shoot at the upright in heart, and closely him to hit.   

verse 3 If the foundations be destroyed, and might, right overturn;  
Herein what can the righteous do, but humbly pray and mourn?  
verse 4 God in his holy Temple●…, in heaven is his Throne;  
His eyes see all men, his eyelids do try them every one.   

verse 5 The Lord the righteous man doth try, but those that wicked be,  
And those that violence do love, in his soul hateth he.  
verse 6 Snares, fire, and brimstone, furious storms, on sinners he shall rain:  
This is the portion of their cup of sin, this is the gain.   

verse 7 Because the Lord most righteous, doth in righteousness delight;  
And with a pleased countenance beholdeth the upright.    

PSAL. XII.  

HElp, Lord, for good and godly men do perish and decay;  
And faith and truth from worldly men are parted clean away.  
verse 2 Whoso doth with his neighbour talk, his talk is all but vain:  
For every man bethinketh how to flatter, lie, and fain.   

verse 3 But slattering, and deceitful lips, and tongues that be so stout,  
To speak proud words, and make great brags, the Lord shall cut them out.  
verse 4 For they say still, We will prevail, our tongues shall us extol:  
Our tongues are ours, we ought to speak, what Lord shall us control?   

verse 5 But for the great complaint and cry of poor, and men oppressed;  
Arise will I now, saith the Lord, and them restore to rest.  
verse 6 Gods word is like to silver pure, that from the earth is tried,  
And hath no less than seven times in sire been purisied.   

verse 7 Now, since thy promise is to help, Lord, keep thy promise then,  
And save us now and evermore from this ill kind of men.  
verse 8 The wicked walk on every side, and bold in sin they be;  
The vilest of the sons of men when they exalted see.    

PSAL. XIII.  

HOw long, Lord, shall I ever thus of thee forgotten be?  
How long thy favour and thy face wilt thou thus hide from me?  
verse 2 In heart and mind how long shall I with care tonnented be?  
How long yet shall mine enemy thus triumph over me?   

verse 3 Behold me now, my Lord, my God, and hear me sore oppressed;  
Lighten mine eyes, lest that I sleep as one by death possessed.  
verse 4 Lest that mine enemy boast, that he prevaileth over me:  
And those that trouble me rejoice, when me they moved see.   

verse 5 But from thy mercy and thy grace my hope shall not depart?  
In thy relief and saving health right glad shall be my heart.  
verse 6 A song of praise unto the Lord sing cheerfully will I:  
For hearing my request, with me he hath dealt bounteously.    

PSAL. XIIII.  

THe foolish man within his heart hath said, God there is none:  
Corrupt are they, their deeds are vile, and good not one hath done.  
verse 2 The Lord beheld from heaven hi●… the whole race of mankind;  
To see if any one were wise, and sought his God to find.   

verse 3 They went all wide, and were corrupt, and truly there was none  
That in the world did any good, I say, there was not one.  
verse 4 These workers of iniquity are they so blinded all?  
That they my people eat like bread? on God they do not call.   

verse 5 But while they rage, there suddenly great fear upon them fell;  
For in the generation of just men God doth dwell.  
verse 6 Ye mock the wisdom of the poor, and would his counsel shame;  
Because he puts his trust in God, and calls upon his name.   

verse 7 But who shall give the people health? and when wilt thou fulfil  
Thy promise made to Israel from out of Zion Hill?  
verse 8 When back the Lord his people brings, and sets his captives free;  
Then Jacob greatly shall rejoice, and Israel glad shall be.    

PSAL. XV.  

OLord, within thy Tabernacle, who shall inhabit still?  
Or whom wilt thou receive to dwell in thy most holy Hill?  
verse 2 The man, whose life is uncorrupt, whose works are just and strait,  
Whose heart doth think the very truth, whose tongue speaks no deceit.   

verse 3 Who to his neighbour doth none ill in body, goods, or name;  
Nor willingly doth move false tales, which might impair the same.  
verse 4 And in whose eyes vile persons be contemned, and abhorred:  
But he doth greatly honour those who love and fear the Lord.   

verse 5 His oath, and all his promises that keepeth faithfully;  
Although he make his covenant so, that he doth lose thereby.  
verse 6 And who to hurtful usury His money hath not lent;  
Nor hath received a reward against the innocent.  
verse 7 He that doth these things faithfully, which here approved we see,  
Shall from the state of blessedness removed ●…ever be.    

PSAL. XVI.  

LOrd, keep me, for I trust in thee: my soul thus speaks in me,  
verse 2 Thou art my Lord, and no way can my goodness profit thee.  
verse 3 My goodness reacheth to the Saints that here on earth do dwell:  
In those men only I delight in virtue that excel.   

verse 4 Into a multitude of griefs themselves those sinners cast,  
Who in their blind and carnal zeal to Idols do make haste.  
verse 5 As for the bloody sacrifice, and offerings of that sort,  
I will not touch, nor yet thereof my lips shall make report.   

verse 6 The Lord my part and portion is, and me he doth sustain:  
He hath appointed me my lot, and it he will maintain.  
verse 7 The place wherein my lot did fall, in beauty did excel:  
Mine heritage assigned to me doth please me very well.   

verse 8 God will I bless, who secretly gives counsel unto me;  
So that by night my inward thoughts do good instructions see.  
verse 9 I set the Lord still in my sight, and trust him over all:  
For he doth stand at my right hand, I therefore shall not fall.   

verse 10 Wherefore my heart is glad, and joy is by my tongue expressed;  
My flesh, though sleeping in the grave, yet there in hope shall rest.  
verse 11 Because my soul in hell to dwell shall not be left by thee;  
Nor wilt thou leave thine holy One corruption for to see.   

verse 12 Thou wilt me show the way of life, for in thy presence is  
Fullness of joy, at thy right hand there is eternal bliss.    

PSAL. XVII.  


OLord, give ear to my just cause, attend when I complain;  
And hear my prayer that cometh forth from lips that do not feign.  
verse 2 And from thy gracious presence send my sentence and decree;  
With favour let thine eyes behold the things that equal be.   

verse 3 Thou hast me proved & tried by night, and, yet shalt nothing find:  
For that my mouth shall not transgress, I purposed in my mind.  
verse 4 As for the works of wicked men, and paths perverse and ill;  
Instructed by thy holy Word, from them I kept me still.   

verse 5 Then in thy paths that be most pur●… stay me, Lord, and preserve:  
That from thy undefiled way my steps may never swerve.  
verse 6 Because thou wilt me hear, O Lord, I called have on thee;  
Now therefore hear my speech and suit, incline thine care to me.   

verse 7 Thy loving kindness wonderful, Lord, show me, whose right hand  
Doth save all them that trust in thee, from those which them withstand.  
verse 8 O keep me safe, as thou wouldst keep the apple of thine eye;  
And under covert of thy wings descend me secretly.   

verse 9 From wicked men that trouble me, and daily me annoy;  
And from my foes that go about my soul for to destroy.  
verse 10 With ease and plenty in their fat they do enclosed lie;  
And with their mouths they do delight to talk presumptuously.    

The second part.  

verse 11 They lie in wait, where I should pass, with craft me to confound;  
And bowing down, they mischief muse, their eyes look to the ground.  
verse 12 Much like a Lion, greedily that would his prey embrace;  
Or like a Lion's whelp, that lurks within some secret place.   

verse 13 Arise, and disappoint my foe, and cast him down, O Lord;  
And save me from the wicked man, which is thy cutting sword.  
From men which are thy hand, O Lord, men of this world they be;  
Which have their portion in this lift, beyond they do not see.   

verse 14 Their belly with thy hidden store, thou fillest to their mind:  
Their children have enough, and leave to theirs the rest behind.  
verse 15 But I arrayed in righteousness, thy glorious face will see;  
And with thy likeness, when I wake, I satisfied shall be.     

PSAL. XVIII.  


OGod, which art my rock & strength, thee dearly love will I:  
Thou art my castle and defence in my necessity.  
verse 2 My God, my rock, in whom I trust, the worker of my wealth;  
My refuge, buckler, and my shield, the horn of all my health.   

verse 3 I on the Lord of hosts will call, who doth all praise deserve;  
So from my cruel enemies all, he will me safe preserve.  
verse 4 Sorrows of death did compass me, with them I was dismayed:  
The violent floods of wicked men did make me much afraid.   

verse 5 The sly and subtle snares of hell were round about me set;  
And for my death there was prepared a deadly trapping net.  
verse 6 In this distress I called on God, and to my God did cry;  
He from his Temple heard my voice, which came to him on high.   

verse 7 The earth then trembled, & did quake, then moved and shaken were  
The strong foundations of the hills: for they his wrath did fear.  
verse 8 His mighty wrath, in which a smoke up from his nostrils came:  
His mouth breathed wasting fire, & coals were kindled by the same.   

verse 9 The Lord descended from above, and bowed the heavens high;  
And underneath his feet he cast the darkness of the sky.  
verse 10 Upon a Cherub did he ride in royal majesty;  
And he did fly, yea on the wings of winds did swiftly fly.    

The second part.  

verse 11 Darkness he made his secret' place, is with a tent on high:  
He compassed is with waters dark, and thick clouds of the sky.  
verse 12 But when before him brightness was then his thick clouds did pass;  
And then of hail, and coals of fire a fearful storm there was.   

verse 13 And God did thunder in though sky, his voice the Highest scent;  
Therewith abroad hot coals of fire, and battering hailstones went.  
verse 14 He shot his arrows, and my foes did feather and affright:  
He shot his fearful lightnings out, and them did put to flight.   

verse 15 At thy rebuke, the channels, Lord, of rivers were made d●…;  
And at thy blasting breath the world's foundations open lie.  
verse 16 And from above the Lord sent do●… to fetch me from below;  
And pluck me out of waters great, that would me overflow.   

verse 17 And from my mighty enemy he then did set me free;  
From those that hated me, for they were much too strong for me.  
verse 18 They did prevent me cruelly, even in the woeful day  
Of my calamity and grief; yet was the Lord my stay.    

The third part.  

verse 19 He also brought me forth, that I in a large place might be:  
He did deliver me, because he did delight in me.  
verse 20 According to my righteousness, so did he me regard;  
After the cleanness of my hands he gave me my reward.   

verse 21 For that I walked in his ways, and in his paths have trod;  
And have not with a wicked heart departed from my God.  
verse 22 For all his judgements constantly I did before me lay:  
From me his statutes out of mind I did not put away.   

verse 23 But when before him I did walk, with him upright was I;  
And watchfully I kept myself from mine iniquity.  
verse 24 After my righteousness the Lord hath recompensed me;  
After the cleanness of my hands, which his pure eyes did see.   

verse 25 For, Lord, unto the merciful thou full of mercy art;  
And thou wilt show thyself upright to the upright in heart.  
verse 26 Thou wilt be pure unto the pure, and those that sin eschew:  
But thou to those that froward are thyself wilt froward show.   

verse 27 For thou wilt the afflicted save, in grief that low do lie;  
And wilt bring down the countenance of them, whose looks are high.  
verse 28 The Lord will light my candle so, that it shall shine full bright:  
The Lord my God will also make my darkness to be light.    

The fourth part.  

verse 29 By thee through troops of men I break, and do escape them all;  
And by my God, assisting me, I overleap a wall.  
verse 30 Unspotted are the ways of God, his word is purely tried:  
He is a sure defence to such as in his faith abide.   

verse 31 For who is God, except the Lord? besides him there is none;  
And to his Church, who is a rock, except our Lord alone?  
verse 32 It is the mighty Lord of hosts with strength that girdeth me;  
And he it is that makes my way perfect, and right to be.   

verse 33 Like to the feet of nimble Hind●… my feet he maketh swift;  
And then upon my places high he me aloft doth lift.  
verse 34 He doth instruct my hands to war, he gives them strength to fight;  
So that to break a bow of steel mine arms from him have might.   

verse 35 The shield of thy salvation received I have from thee:  
Thy right hand holds me up, thy love greatly exalteth me:  
verse 36 And when I walk, my steps thou hast enlarged under me.  
That I go safely, and my feet are kept from sliding free.    

The fifth part.  

verse 37 Mine enemies I pursued have, and did them overtake:  
Nor did I turn again, till I an end of them did make.  
verse 38 I have them wounded, so that they could never rise again:  
Under my feet my foes are cast, and there down fall they slain.   

verse 39 For to the battle with great strength me girded so hast thou,  
That under me mine enemies thou hast enforced to bow.  
verse 40 And thou hast given me the necks of those that with me fight;  
That such as hate me causelessly slay and destroy I might.   

verse 41 They cried out, but none there was that would, and could them save:  
Yea, they did cry unto the Lord, but he no answer gave.  
verse 42 Then did I beat them small as dust before the wind that flies;  
And I did cast them out as dirt upon the street that lies.    

The sixth part.  

verse 43 Thou safely from the people's strife hast me delivered;  
And to the heathen me hast made a ruler, and a head.  
verse 44 A people that I have not known to me shall servants be:  
As soon as they of me do hear, they shall submit to me.   

verse 45 The strangers shall submit to me, and they shall fade away;  
And from those places be afraid, wherein they closely lay.  
verse 46 But blessed be the living Lord, most worthy of all praise;  
That is my rock and saving health, praised be he always.   

verse 47 For it is God that on my foes doth vengeance take for me;  
The people under me that bow, by him subdued b●….  
verse 48 He saves me from mine enemies all, yea thou hast lifted me  
Above my foes; and from the man of violence set me free.   

verse 49 Therefore among the nations, Lord, I will give praise to thee:  
By me before them in a song thy Name shall praised be.  
verse 50 He greatly his anointed King, and often doth deliver:  
To David he doth mercy show, and to his seed for ever.     

PSAL. 〈◊〉.  

THe glory of Almighty God the heavens do speak and show;  
The firmament his handiwork presenteth to our view.  
verse 2 Day unto day doth speak and tell his wisdom, and his might;  
And a true knowledge of the same night showeth unto night.   

verse 3 Each tongue and language hears the voice which they abroad do send;  
Their speech through all the earth, their words go to the wide world's end.  
verse 4 A Tabernacle for the Sun in them prepared hath he,  
Whom, as a bridegroom coming forth, we from his chamber see.   

verse 5 In glorious brightness forth he comes from his appointed place;  
As a strong man he doth rejoice, swiftly to run his race.  
verse 6 And all the sky from end to end he compasseth about:  
Nothing can hide it from his heat, but he will find it out.   

verse 7 Gods Law is perfect, and converts the soul in sin that lies;  
His Testimony is most sure, and makes the simple wise.  
verse 8 Just are the Lords Commandments, and glad both heart and mind;  
Pure are his Precepts, and give light to eyes that be full blind.   

verse 9 The fear of God is excellent, and doth endure for ever;  
The judgements of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether.  
verse 10 And more than gold, than much fine gold to be desired always:  
The honey, and the honeycomb are not so sweet as they.   

verse 11 By them thy servant is forewarned to have God in regard;  
And in performance of the same there shall be great reward.  
verse 12 But who the errors of his life can understand and see?  
Then, Lord, from all my secret faults cleanse, and deliver me.   

verse 13 And keep me, that presumptuous sins prevail not over me:  
So I upright and innocent from the great sin shall be.  
verse 14 The words which from my mouth proceed, the thoughts sent from my heart,  
Accept, O Lord, for thou my strength, and my redeemer art.    

PSAL. XX.  

IN trouble and adversity the Lord God hear thee still;  
The majesty of jacob's God defend thee from all ill.  
verse 2 And let him from his Sanctuary thy mighty helpe●…●…e;  
And let him out of Zion hill support and strengthen thee.   

verse 3 Let all thine offerings graciously by him remembered be;  
With favour thy burnt sacrifice let him receive from thee.  
verse 4 According to thy hearts desire the Lord grant unto thee;  
And all thy counsel and intents full well perform may he.   

verse 5 In thy salvation we will joy, and in thy name we will  
Display our banners; and the Lord thy prayers all fulfil.  
verse 6 Now know I, God his King doth save, and from his holy seat  
Will answer him, by sending down salvation strong and great.   

verse 7 In charets some put confidence, and some in horses trust:  
But we remember God our Lord, that keepeth promise just.  
verse 8 They stoop and fall, but we arise, yea stand upright do we.  
verse 9 Save us, O Lord, hear us, O King, when we do call on thee.    

PSAL. XXI.  

O Lord, how joyful is the King in thy strength and thy power!  
How vehemently doth he rejoice in thee his Saviour!  
verse 2 For thou hast given unto him even his own hearts desire;  
To him thou nothing hast denied of that he did require.   

verse 3 Thou didst prevent him with thy gifts and blessings manifold;  
And thou hast set upon his head a crown of perfect gold.  
verse 4 And when he asked life of thee, thereof thou mad'st him sure;  
To have long life, yea such a life as ever should endure.   

verse 5 Great is his glory by thine help, thy benefit and aid;  
Bright honour and great majesty thou hast upon him laid.  
verse 6 For thou hast given him blessedness, that never shall decay;  
And with thy cheerful countenance wilt comfort him always.   

verse 7 For in the Lord the King doth trust, he is his rock and stay;  
His mercy will not suffer him to be removed away.  
verse 8 But let thine enemies feel thy force, and those that thee withstand:  
Find out thy foes, and let them feel the power of thy right hand.   

verse 9 Like fiery ovens shall they be in thy wraths burning heat:  
God shall them swallow in his wrath, his fire them up shall eat.  
verse 10 And thou shalt root out of the ear●…h their fruit that should increase;  
And from among the sons of men their seed shall end and cease.   

verse 11 Because they evil did intend against thy holy Name;  
Yet did they fail, and had no power for to perform the same.  
verse 12 For as a mark thou shalt them set in a most open place;  
And charge thy bowstrings readily against thine enemy's face.   

verse 13 But in thine own almighty strength thou, Lord, exalted be;  
So will we greatly praise thy power, and gladly sing to thee.    

PSAL. XXII.  


MY God, my God, what is the cause that thou dost me forsake?  
And dost not help me when my words a loud complaint do make?  
verse 2 In the daytime to thee, my God, in prayer I cry and call:  
I cease not in the night, and yet thou hearest not at all.   

verse 3 Yet art thou holy still and good, and for thy graciousness,  
The praises of thine Israel thou justly dost possess.  
verse 4 Our fathers in the times forepast did put their trust in thee,  
They trusted, and from their distress then didst thou set them free.   

verse 5 They were delivered ever when they called on thy Name;  
And for the faith they had in thee, they were not put to shame.  
verse 6 But I a worm, and not a man, do seem in most men's eyes;  
I am a vile reproach of men, the people me despise.   

verse 7 They laugh at me, when me they see in passing on their way;  
They shoot the lip, and shake the head, and thus in scorn they say,  
verse 8 This man did trust upon the Lord that he would set him free;  
Now let him help him, if his love so great unto him be.   

verse 9 But thou out from my mother's womb art he that did me take:  
When I was on my mother's breasts, thou me to hope didst make.  
verse 10 And I was cast on thee, when first I from the womb did part;  
And from my mother's belly thou my God most gracious art.    

The second part.  

verse 11 Then, Lord, depart not now from me in this my present grief:  
Since I have none to be my help, my succour, and relief.  
verse 12 For many Bulls do compass me, heaven strong and cruel foes:  
The chiefest B●…ls of Basan hill ●…e round about enclose.   

verse 13 They gape upon me greedily, as though they would me slay;  
Much like a Lion roaring out, and ramping for his prey.  
verse 14 But I drop down like water shed, my joints in sunder break:  
My heart doth in my body melt, like wax against the heat.   

verse 15 My strength is like a potsherd dry, my tongue it cleaveth fault  
Unto my jaws, and I am brought to dust of death at last.  
verse 16 And many dogs do compass me; the wicked when they meet  
Conspire against me cursedly, they pierce my hands and feet.   

verse 17 I was tormented so, that I might all my bones have told;  
Yet still upon me they do look, and still they me behold.  
verse 18 And they my garments did divide in parts among them all;  
And they by casting lots did try to whom my coat would fall.   

verse 19 Therefore, I pray thee, be not far from me at my great need:  
But rather, ●…ith thou art my strength, to help me, Lord, make speed.  
verse 20 And from the sword, Lord, save my soul, by thy great might and power;  
And keep my soul, my darling dear, from dogs that would devour.   

verse 21 And save me from the Lion's mouth, as thou hast saved me  
From the sharp horns of Unicorns, when I was heard of thee.  
verse 22 Then I unto my brethren will thy Name declare and show;  
And in th' assembly of the Saints will give thee praises due.    

The third part.  

verse 23 Praise ye the Lord who do him fear, him glorify all ye  
The seed of Jacob, fear him all that Israel's children be.  
verse 24 For he doth not despise, nor loathe the poor man's poverty;  
Nor from him hath he hid his face, but heard when he did cry.   

verse 25 And in the congregation great my praise shall be of thee;  
And in their sight that do him fear, my vows performed shall be.  
verse 26 The meek shall eat, and shallbe filled, and those that do endeavour  
To know the Lord, shall praise his Name, their hearts shall live for ever.   

verse 27 All the world's ends remember shall, and turn to God for grace:  
The nations and their kin●…eds all, shall bow before his face.  
verse 28 Because the kingdom of the world doth to the Lord pertain;  
And as their highest governor he over them shall reign.   

verse 29 He seeds the great ones of the earth, and they him worship must:  
Yea, all shall bow before his face, which go down to the dust.  
verse 30 For none can keep his soul alive, nor give himself salvation;  
Yet shall a seed him serve, which shall be called God's generation.   

verse 31 And when they come, his righteousness by them declared shall be  
Unto a people yet unborn, and that this done hath he.     

PSAL. XXIII.  

MY shepherd is the living Lord, and he that doth eo feed;  
How can I then lack any thing whereof I stand in need?  
verse 2 In pastures green and flourishing he makes me down to lie:  
And after drives me to the streams which run most pleasantly.   

verse 3 And when I feel myself near lost, than home he me doth take;  
Conducting me in his right paths, even for his own Names sake.  
verse 4 And though I were even at death's door, yet would I fear none ill;  
Thy rod, thy staff do comfort me, and thou art with me still.   

verse 5 Thou hast my table richly stored in presence of my foe;  
My head with oil thou dost anoint, my cup doth overflow.  
verse 6 Thy grace and mercy all my days shall surely follow me;  
And ever in the house of God my dwelling place shall be.    

PSAL. XXIIII.  

THe earth is Gods, and wholly his the fullness of it is:  
The world, and those that dwell therein he made, and they are his.  
verse 2 For firmly he hath founded it above the sea to stand;  
And laid below the liquid floods, to flow beneath the land.   

verse 3 Who is the man, O Lord, that shall ascend into thy hill?  
Or pass into thy holy place, there to continue still?  
verse 4 Whose hands are harmless, and whose heart no spot there doth desile:  
His soul not set on vanity, who hath not sworn to guile.   

verse 5 That man the blessing from the Lord assuredly shall have;  
And he shall righteousness receive from God, that doth him save.  
verse 6 This is the generation of them that seek him right;  
jacob's true seed, that of thy face doth seek the blessed fight.   

verse 7 Ye gates, lift up your heads, & doors, which everlasting be:  
Then entering in by you ye shall the King of glory see.  
verse 8 But who of glory is the King? the Lord of strength and might:  
The mighty Lord, that conquers all in war, that with him fight.   

verse 9 Ye gates, and everlasting doors, yourselves wide open ye;  
And for the King of glory great an entrance there shallbe.  
verse 10 But who of glory is the King? the Lord of hosts is he:  
He is the King, to whom most due all praise, and glory be.    

PSAL. XXV.  


I List mine heart to thee, my God, and guide most just;  
Now suffer me to take no shame: for in thee do I trust.  
verse 2 Let not my foes rejoice, nor make a scorn of me;  
And let them not be overthrown that put their trust in thee.   

verse 3 But shame shall them befall, which harm them wrongfully:  
Therefore thy paths, and thy right ways unto me, Lord, descry.  
verse 4 Direct me in thy truth, and teach me, I thee pray:  
Thou art my God and Saviour, on thee I wait alway●…   

verse 5 Thy mercy's manifold, I pray thee, Lord, remember,  
Think on thy loving kindnesses; for they have been for ever.  
verse 6 My sins and faults of youth forgive, Lord, and forget  
In mercy free, remember me, and for thy goodness great.   

His mercy is full sweet, his truth a perfect guide:  
Therefore the Lord will sinners teach, and such as go aside.  
verse 8 The humble he will teach his precepts for to keep;  
He will direct in all his ways the lowly and the meek.   

verse 9 And all the paths of God are truth and mercy still,  
To those that do his covenant keep, and do obey his will.    

The second part.  

verse 10 Now for thy holy Name, O Lord, I thee entreat,  
To grant me pardon for my sin: for it is wondrous great.  
verse 11 Whoso doth fear the Lord, the Lord doth him direct,  
To lead his life in such a way as he doth best accept.   

verse 12 His soul shall evermore in goodness dwell and stand:  
His seed and his posterity inherit shall the land.  
verse 13 All those that fear the Lord, his secret well do know;  
●…nd unto them his covenant, he by his spirit doth show.   

verse 14 Toward my gracious God mine eyes are ever set:  
●…e is my Saviour, and shall pluck my feet out of the net.  
verse 15 With mercy me behold, to thee I make my moan:  
For I am poor and desolate, and comfordesse alone.   

verse 16 The troubles of my heart are multiplied indeed:  
Bring me out of this misery, necessity, and need.  
verse 17 Behold my poverty, mine anguish, and my pain:  
Remit my sin, and mine offence, and make me clean again.   

O Lord, behold my foes how they do still increase;  
Pursuing me with deadly hate, that fain would live in peace.  
verse 19 Preserve and keep my soul, save and deliver me;  
And let me not be overthrown, because I trust in thee.   

verse 20 And let found uprightness in safety me preserve;  
For on thee do I wait, whose love keeps those that do thee serve.  
verse 21 Deliver, Lord, thy Saints, which on thy Name do call:  
Redeem, O God, thine Israel out of his troubles all.     

PSAL. XXVI.  

LOrd, be my Judge, and thou shalt 〈◊〉 my paths be right and plain:  
I trust in God, and therefore hope still steadfast to remain.  
verse 2 Prove me, my God, I thee desire, my ways search out and try;  
As men do prove their gold with fire, my reins and heart espy.   

verse 3 For I thy loving kindness great before mine eyes do lay;  
And I have walked in thy truth, and kept that holy way.  
verse 4 I do not love to stay and sit with them whose deeds are vain;  
To come in house I do refuse with the deceitful train.   

verse 5 The congregation I do hate of sinners vehemently:  
I will not sit with wicked men, their company I fly.  
verse 6 Mine hands in innocence I wash, and do my sins forsake:  
Then I thine altar compass, Lord, mine offering there to make.   

verse 7 And there to spread abroad thy praise with words of thankfulness▪  
And solemnly thy mighty works of wonder to express.  
verse 8 The habitation of thy house, Lord, I have loved well;  
And in that place I do delight where doth thine honour dwell.   

verse 9 Oh shut not up my soul with them in sin that take their fill;  
Nor yet my life among those men; that seek much blood to spill.  
verse 10 Who do employ their hands & might to practise mischief still,  
And whiles of justice sale they make, bribe's their right hands do fill.   

verse 11 But I in my integrity still walking will abide:  
Redeem me, and thy mercy grant, when I through frailty slide.  
verse 12 My foot stands in an even place, thy grace doth set it right:  
I therefore will thee praise, O Lord, in all the people's sight.    

PSAL. XXVII.  


THe Lord is both my health & light, shall man make me dismayed?  
Sith God doth giveme strength & might, why should I be afraid?  
verse 2 My wicked enemies, and my foes drew near me to devour;  
But when against me they arose, they fell with all their power.   

verse 3 Although an host the field doth fill, my heart yet fearless is:  
Though war against me rise, I will be confident in this.  
verse 4 One thing I of the Lord desire, and beg it vehemently;  
The same of him I will require, and seek it instantly:   

That while I live, my dwelling place may in God's house be still;  
To see the beauty of his face, and to inquire his will.  
verse 5 In troublous times he shall me hide within his place most pure;  
And keep me secret by his side, as on a rock most sure.   

verse 6 And now I know I shall arise, mine head shall lifted be  
On high above mine enemies, that did encompass me.  
Therefore within his house will I give sacrifice of praise;  
With Psalms, and Songs I will apply, to land the Lord always.   

verse 7 Hear me, O Lord, when I do cry with earnest voice to thee;  
Have mercy on me graciously, and do thou answer me.  
verse 8 When thou, O Lord, didst say to me, Seek thou my face and grace;  
My heart did answer unto thee, Lord, I will seek thy face.    

The second part.  

verse 9 In wrath turn not thy face away, nor suffer me to slide;  
My help thou hast been to this day, be still my God and guide.  
verse 10 When both my parents do me leave, and their own son forsake;  
Yet than the Lord will me receive, and up he will me take.   

verse 11 Teach me, O Lord, the way to thee, in a plain path me guide:  
Because mine enemy's watch for me, to cause my steps to slide.  
verse 12 To wishes of mine enemies leave me not, O most High;  
Because false witnesses do rise, that breathe out cruelty.   

verse 13 My heart would faint, but that in me this hope is fixed fast:  
The goodness of the Lord to see in life that still shall last.  
verse 14 Wait on the Lord, whose whole thou art, with courage wait thou must:  
And then he strengthen shall thy heart; upon him wait and trust.     

PSAL. XXVIII.  

O Lord my rock, to thee I cry, to me an answer send;  
Lest by thy silence I be like those that to grave descend.  
verse 2 The voice of thy suppliant hair; that unto thee doth cry:  
When to thine holy Oracle I lift mine hands on ●…ie.   

verse 3 With wicked men that sin do work, O draw me not away;  
Whose hearts do wish their neighbour's hurt, when words of peace they say.  
verse 4 Give them according to their deeds, and as they mischief meant;  
And wrought that mischief with their hands, give them due punishment.   

verse 5 God shall not build, but them destroy, because they have not thought  
Of God's great works, nor did regard that which his hands have wrought.  
verse 6 To render thanks unto the Lord how great a cause have I?  
My voice, my prayer, and my complaint that heard so willingly.   

verse 7 He is my shield, my heart did trust in him, a helper strong;  
And by his help my heart made glad shall praise him in a song.  
verse 8 God is a fort of strong defence to every Saint of his;  
And he alone the saving strength of his anointed is.   

verse 9 Thy people and thine heritage, Lord, bless, guide, and preserve;  
Increase them, Lord, & rule their hearts, that they may never swerve.    

PSAL. XXIX.  

GIve, O ye mighty to the Lord, with hearts most willing give  
All strength and glory to the Lord, by whom you move and live.  
verse 2 Give to God's name his glory due with humble cheerfulness;  
Worship the Lord that sits on high in beauteous holiness.   

verse 3 Gods voice upon the waters is, the glorious God doth thunder;  
On many waters doth the Lord send forth his voice of wonder.  
verse 4 The voice of God is full of power, and worketh mightily:  
The voice of God right glorious is, and full of majesty.   

verse 5 The voice of God doth break & tear the Cedar trees asunder:  
C●…lars of Lebanon he doth break in pieces with his thunder,  
verse 6 He makes hills like a ●…alfe to skip, even the great Lebanon;  
And like to a young ●…corne, the mountain Syrion.   

verse 7 His voice divides the flames of fire, the desert it doth shake:  
verse 8 His voice doth make the wilderness of Kadesh for to quake.  
verse 9 His voice doth make the Hinds to calve, it makes the forest's bare;  
And in his Temple showed by all his glorious praises are,   

verse 10 The Lord doth sit upon the flood, and ever ruleth it,  
Yea, as the King of all the world the Lord shall ever sit.  
verse 11 The Lord will give his people power in virtue to increase:  
The Lord will bless his chosen flock with everlasting peace.    

PSAL. XXX.  

ALl laud & praise with heart & voice, O Lord, I give to thee;  
Who didst not make my foes rejoice, but hast exalted me.  
verse 2 O Lord my God, to thee I cried in all my pain and grief;  
Thou ga●…'st an ear, and didst provide to ease me with relief.   

Lord, thou hast caused from the graw my soul up to ascend;  
And from the pit thou didst me save, life thou to me didst send.  
verse 4 Sing to the Lord, ye Saints of his, with thankfulness him bless:  
Still praise him, when remembered is his glorious holiness.   

verse 5 His wrath is in a moment past, life in his favour lies;  
Though weeping for a night may last, the morning joy supplies.  
verse 6 When I enjoyed the world at will, thus would I boast and say:  
Tush, I am sure to feel none ill, this wealth shall not decay.   

verse 7 For thou, O Lord, of thy good grace hadst sent me strength and aid;  
But when thou turnd'st away thy face, my mind was much dismayed.  
verse 8 Wherefore unto the Lord my cry I caused to ascend:  
My humble supplication I up to the Lord did send.   

verse 9 What gain is in my blood, if I unto the pit go down?  
For, shall the dust thee glorify? shall dust thy truth make known?  
verse 10 Then hear the prayers which I make, have mercy, Lord, on me:  
Do not my troubled soul forsake, but, Lord, mine helper be.   

verse 11 My mourning then was turned by thee into a cheerful voice;  
My sackcloth thou didst take from me, and mad'st me to rejoice.  
verse 12 Wherefore my soul uncessantly shall sing unto thee praise:  
My Lord my God, to thee will I give laud and thanks always.    

PSAL. XXXI.  


LOrd, let me never be ashamed, because I trust in thee;  
But in thy righteousness and truth, save and deliver me.  
verse 2 To me bow down thy gracious ear, and quickly set me free:  
A rock of strength, a mighty fort of safety be to me.   

verse 3 For, Lord, thou art my only rock, my strong defence and tower:  
For thy Names sake me therefore lead, and guide me in thy power.  
verse 4 Pull me out of the net, which they for me have closely laid:  
Because thou only art my strength, I fly to thee for aid.   

verse 5 Into thy hands, Lord, I commit my spirit, which came from thee:  
Of thy free grace, Lord God of truth, thou hast redeemed me.  
verse 6 Them do I hate that set their heart on lying vanities:  
But on the Lord I put my trust, my heart on him relies.   

verse 7 I in thy mercy will rejoice, because my miseries  
Thou weighest, and dost know my soul in her adversities.  
verse 8 And me into the enemy's hand not closed up thou hast;  
But thou my feet at liberty in a large room hast placed.    

The second part.  

verse 9 I am in trouble, Lord, to me grant mercy and relief:  
My soul, my belly, and mine eye consume away with grief.  
verse 10 My life is spent with grief, my years in sighs away do fly:  
My strength doth fail, my bones consume for mine iniquity.   

verse 11 A scorn to foes, and most to those which here are dwelling nigh:  
A fear unto my friends am I, who see me from me fly.  
verse 12 I am forgotten, like a man that now hath long been dead;  
I like a broken vessel am that quite is perished.   

verse 13 For many slanders I have heard, and fear was every way;  
While they against me did conspire to take my life away.  
verse 14 But yet when I was thus afraid my trust was, Lord, in thee;  
And then thou art my God, I said, a gracious God to me.   

verse 15 My times are in thy mighty hand, then do thou set me free  
From bloody hands of all my foes, that follow after me.  
verse 16 Upon thy servant make thy face to shine forth graciously:  
O save me for thy mercy's sake, I to thy mercy fly.    

The third part.  

verse 17 Lord, let not me ashamed be, for on thee called I have;  
But let the wicked be ashamed, and silent in the grave.  
verse 18 To silence put the lying lips, that grievous things do say;  
And hard reports in pride and scorn on righteous men do lay.   

verse 19 O how great good hast thou laid up for those that do thee fear;  
Whose trust before the sons of men fixed on thee doth appear!  
verse 20 In secret of thy presence thou shalt hide them from man's pride:  
From strife of tongues thou closely shalt as in a tent them hide.   

verse 21 For ever blessed be the Lord, for plainly showed hath he  
In a strong city kindness great, and marvellous to me.  
verse 22 I in my haste did say, I am cut off before thine eyes;  
But even then thou heard'st the voice of my requests and cries.   

verse 23 O love the Lord, all ye his Saints, the faithful he preserves;  
And plentifully doth reward the proud, as he deserves.  
verse 24 Be of good courage, and the Lord strength to your heart shall send;  
He shall you strengthen all, whose hope doth on the Lord depend.     

PSAL. XXXII.  

THe man is blessed, all whose sins are graciously remitted;  
And whose transgressions by the Lord are covered, and acquitted.  
verse 2 And blest is he to whom the Lord imputeth not his sin;  
Which in his heart hath hid no guile, nor fraud is found therein.   

verse 3 When I in silence kept my sin, my bones then waved old;  
With plaint and ●…oaring all the day through torments manifold.  
verse 4 Because both day and night thy hand lay heavily on me;  
Which made into the Summer's drought my moisture turned to be.   

verse 5 Then I declared my sin to thee, I did not cover it;  
I said, My sins I will confess, than didst thou them remit.  
verse 6 For this each Saint shall in a time of finding thee entreat:  
Surely to him shall not come near the floods of waters great.   

verse 7 Thou art my hiding place, and thou from trouble dost set me free:  
With songs of my deliverance thou dost encompass me.  
verse 8 Come hither, and I shall thee teach how thou shalt walk aright;  
And will thee guide as I myself have learned by proof and sight,   

verse 9 Be not so rude and ignorant, as is the horse or muse;  
Whose mouth without a rain or bit from harm thou canst not rule.  
verse 10 Unto the wicked shall be store of sorrows, and of woes:  
But mercy him that trusts in God shall round about enclose.   

verse 11 Be glad, ye righteous in the Lord, greatly in him rejoice:  
Let the upright of heart for joy in shouts lift up their voice.    

PSAL. XXXIII.  


YE righteous in the Lord rejoice, it comely is and right,  
That upright men with thankful voice should praise the Lord of might.  
verse 2 Praise God with Harp, with Psaltery unto him praises sing:  
Sing to him with an Instrument that hath a tenfold string.   

verse 3 Sing to the Lord a song most new, aloud with skill him praise:  
Because right are his words, and true are all his works and ways.  
verse 4 The righteous Lord loves righteousness, and judgement doth him please;  
verse 5 And the wide earth to fill and bless, his mercy doth not cease.   

verse 6 The heavens by his mighty word did their beginning take;  
And the great hosts of them the Lord all by his breath did make.  
verse 7 As in an heap the waters great he of the seas doth gather:  
As in a store-house he doth set, and lay the depth together.   

verse 8 The Lord in might doth all excel, let all the earth him fear:  
Let all that in the world do dwell an awe unto him bear.  
verse 9 For what this high Creator spoke was done, and his command  
So stable this whole world did make, that it doth steadfast stand.   

verse 10 The counsels of the nations rude the Lord doth bring to nought;  
He doth defeat the multitude of their device, and thought.  
verse 11 But the Lords counsels, just & wise, do stand for ever sure:  
The thoughts which in his heart arise, from age to age endure.    

The second part.  

verse 12 O Nation blest, to whom the Lord as their own God is known:  
verse 13 And whom he of his own accord did choose to make his own.  
verse 14 The Lord from heaven casts his sight, thence all men vieweth he;  
And from his place of glorious light all here on earth doth see.   

verse 15 For all men's hearts he with his hand alike did frame and make:  
And he their works doth understand, and of them notice take.  
verse 16 By greatness of an host no King assure his safety can;  
Great strength doth not deliverance bring unto a mighty man.   

verse 17 A horse is vain, and never can give safety in the fight;  
Nor shall deliver any man by his exceeding might.  
verse 18 Behold, the Lord doth set his eye with favour on the just;  
Even those that fear him reverently, and on his mercy trust.   

verse 19 That he from death and dangers deep their souls may safely free;  
And them alive in famine keep, when others pined be.  
verse 20 Our soul on God doth still depend; who saveth us from wrong:  
He is our shield us to defend, he is our helper strong.   

verse 21 Surely in God our heart is glad, in him it doth delight:  
For in his holy Name we had our trust, and in his might.  
verse 22 Then let thy grace and mercy, Lord, upon us ever be;  
As w●… always with one accord do only trust in th●….     

PSAL. XXXIIII.  


I Will at all times bless the Lord, who still preserveth me;  
His praises in my thankful mouth continually shall be.  
verse 2 My soul shall make her boast in God, of whom relief she had;  
The humble men shall hear thereof, and hearing shall be glad.   

verse 3 O magnify the Lord with me, and spread abroad his fame:  
Together with one heart and voice, let us exalt his Name.  
verse 4 I in my prayer sought the Lord, he did my prayer hear;  
And graciously delivered me from all that I did fear.   

verse 5 His Saints look to him in distress, and by him lightened be;  
Their faces not ashamed are when they his light do see.  
verse 6 This poor man to the Lord did cry, who to him hearing gave;  
And him did in his mercy great from all his troubles save.   

verse 7 Gods Angel doth encamp about▪ all those that do him fear;  
And safely doth deliver them from dangers that are near.  
verse 8 O taste, and by your tasting see that God is good and kind:  
Blest is the man, that trusts in him with all his heart and mind.   

verse 9 O all ye Saints, fear ye the Lord, who of the world is King;  
For those that fear him never shall want any needful thing.  
verse 10 The Lions young may hungry be, and sometimes lack their food;  
But they that truly seek the Lord shall not want any good.    

The second part.  

verse 11 Come near therefore my children dear, and to my words give ear;  
I shall you teach the perfect way how ye the Lord should fear.  
verse 12 Who is that man that would live long, and lead a blessed life:  
verse 13 See thou refrain thy tongue and lips from all deceit and strife.   

verse 14 Turn back thy face from doing ill, and do the godly deed:  
Inquire for peace and quietness, and follow it with speed.  
verse 15 Because upon the righteous men the Lord doth set his eyes;  
His ears he opens to receive their just complaints and cries.   

verse 16 But he doth frown, & bend his brows upon the wicked train;  
And cuts away the memory that should of them remain.  
verse 17 But God doth hear the righteous men when they do cry and call;  
And graciously delivers them out of their troubles all.   

verse 18 The Lord is kind, & strait at hand to such as be contrite;  
He saves also the sorrowful, the poor, and meek in spirit.  
verse 19 Full many be the miseries that righteous men do suffer;  
But out of all adversities the Lord doth them deliver.   

verse 20 And by his special providence keep all his bones doth he,  
That by the most enraged foes not one shall broken be.  
verse 21 But evil shall the sinner slay, for evil he hath wrought;  
And those that hate the Saints, shall be to desolation brought.   

verse 22 Whereas the Lord his servants souls redeemeth, and sets free;  
And of all them that trust in him, none desolate shall be.     

PSAL. XXXV.  


LOrd, plead my cause against my foes, confound their force and might;  
Fight on my part against all those that seek with me to fight.  
verse 2 Lay hand upon the spear and shield, thyself in armour dress;  
Stand up for me, and fight the field, to help me from distress.   

verse 3 Gird on thy sword, and stop the way of those that follow me;  
And to my soul in mercy say, Thy Saviour I will be.  
verse 4 Confound them with rebuke & blame that seek my soul to spill:  
Let them turn back, and fly with shame, that think to work me ill.   

verse 5 As chaff before the wind apace doth fly, and will not stay;  
So these men let God's anger chase, and make them fly away.  
verse 6 Let their way dark and slippery be, that they may surely fall;  
And let an Angel come from thee, and persecute them all.   

verse 7 For without cause their net have they hid from me in a pit;  
And without cause they in my way for my soul digged it.  
verse 8 When they think least, and careless are, O Lord, destroy them all;  
Let them be trapped in their own snare, and in their mischief fall.   

verse 9 And then my soul, my heart, and voice in God shall joyful be:  
In him my soul shall much rejoice, because he sayeth me.  
verse 10 My body also greatly shall with joy possessed be;  
My bones shall say, rejoicing all, Lord, who is like to thee▪   

verse 11 For thou the poor from him dost save, that was for him too strong;  
The poor and needy safety have by thee from spoil and wrong.  
verse 12 My cruel foes against me rise to witness things untrue  
And to accuse me they devise of that I never knew.    

The second part.  

verse 13 Though I to them did show good will, they hate to me return:  
When thus they pay my good with ill, my spoilt soul doth mourn.  
verse 14 But as ●…or me, when sick were they, in sackeloth sad I mourned:  
My humble soul did fast and pray, which prayer to me returned.   

verse 15 To him much kindness I have done, as to a friend or brother;  
I sadly bowed down, as one that mourneth for his mother.  
verse 16 But they at my great sorrow glad, against me gathered were:  
Abjects their secret meetings had, and ceased not me to tear.   

verse 17 With sco●…ing hypocrites in feasts these men combined be;  
Who mock me with their bitter jests, and gnash their teeth on me.  
verse 18 These things how long, Lord, wilt thou see? from their spoils rescue me;  
And let my soul, my darling be from Lions kept by thee.   

verse 19 Then in the congregation great I will give thanks to thee;  
And where the mighty throngs are met, thou shalt be praised by me.  
verse 20 O do not glad mine enemy, which hates me wrongfully;  
Nor let him winking with his eye enjoy my misery.   

verse 21 For they of peace no word do say, but plots do take in hand;  
That craftily destroy they may the quiet of the land,  
verse 22 And now their mouths they open lay in scorn and spite at me;  
So, so, our hearts desire, they say, on him our eye doth see.   

verse 23 This thou, O Lord, dost plainly see, no longer silent stand;  
O Lord, be thou not far from me, withholding still thine hand.  
verse 24 Stir up thyself, and now awake to give me judgement right:  
Awake, my cause in hand to take, my God, my Lord of might.    

The third part.  

verse 25 According to thy righteousness, my Lord God, judge thou me;  
And let them not for my distress on me triumphing be.  
verse 26 Let them not in their hearts thus say, So would we have it be;  
Let them not boast, O Lord, that they have wholly swallowed me.   

verse 27 Confounded be they all with shame, which at my hurt are glad;  
Those that against me swell, their name in great contempt be had.  
verse 28 But let thy Saints with shouts rejoice, that love my righteous way;  
And let them still with heart and voice thus praise the Lord, and say:   

verse 29 For ever magnified be the Lord of grace and might;  
His servants prosperousnesse to see, who greatly doth delight.  
verse 30 And I will gladly with my tongue speak of thy righteousness;  
My thankful tongue all the day long thy praises shall express.     

PSAL. XXXVI.  

WHen I consider in mine heart the 〈◊〉 wicked way,  
Gods fear is not before his eyes, it to mine heart doth say.  
verse 2 But yet he flattereth himself in his own blinded eyes;  
Until the hatefulness be sound of his iniquities.   

verse 3 His mouth speaks words of wickedness, words framed to deceive;  
And he refuseth to be wise, and to do good doth leave.  
verse 4 And mischief, lying in his bed, he doth devise and plot;  
He sets himself in ways not good, ill he abhorreth not.   

verse 5 But, Lord, thy goodness doth ascend above the heavens high;  
So doth thy truth itself extend unto the cloudy sky.  
verse 6 Thy righteousne●… like mountains h●… and thy wise judgements be  
Like a great deep; Lord, man and beast preserved are by thee.   

verse 7 How precious is thy kindness, Lord! how excellent thy grace!  
Therefore in shadow of thy wings men's sons their trust shall place.  
verse 8 They with the fatness of thy house▪ well satisfied shall be;  
And with thy river of delight they shall be filled by thee.   

verse 9 Because of life the fountain pure doth ever flow from thee,  
And in thy light we are full sure eternal light to see.  
verse 10 From such as thee desire to know, let not thy grace depart;  
Thy righteousness declare and show to men upright in heart.   

verse 11 Let not the lofty foot of pride against me conquering go;  
Let not the hand of wicked men me shake, and overthrow.  
verse 12 But now behold, there are they fallen that work iniquities:  
Down are they cast, and never shall have power again to rise.    

PSAL. XXXVII.  


FRet not thyself at wicked men, when great in power they be;  
●…vie those that sin commit, ●…en thou their wealth dost see.  
●…or as green grass, and flourishing herbs ●…re cut and wither away;  
●…hall their great prosperity soon pass, fade, and decay.   

Trust thou therefore in God alone, to do well give thy mind;  
〈◊〉 thou have the land as thine, and there sure ●…ood shalt find.  
And in the Lord delight thyself; love him with all thy heart;  
〈◊〉 then what shall thy heart desire, ●…e will to thee impart.   

Commit thy way unto the Lord, On him by faith depend;  
●…d he shall bring thine enterprise unto a blessed end.  
He shall bring forth thy righteousness clear like the shining light:  
〈◊〉 judgement that approves thy cause, as noon day shall be bright.   

Rest in the Lord, and wait on him, within thee do not fret;  
Or him who prospering in his way, success in sin doth get.  
Take heed that thou from anger cease, and causeless wrath forsake;  
●…et not thyself in any wise, ●…est evil ways thou take.   

For evil doers shall the Lord cut off with his own hand;  
But those that wait upon the Lord, inherit shall the land.  
verse 10 For yet a little while, and then the wicked shall not be;  
Though thou his place consider well, there him thou shalt not see.    

The second part.  

verse 11 But yet the meek inherit shall the earth, when sinners fall;  
And in great peace abundantly delight themselves they shall.  
verse 12 The wicked man against the just his crafty plots doth lay;  
He g●…sheth on him with his teeth, as if he would him slay.   

verse 13 The Lord shall laugh at him, when thus his plots prepared be:  
For that his day, his day of grief is coming he doth see.  
verse 14 The wicked man hath drawn his sword, and he hath bend his bow;  
The man upright in life to kill; the poor to overthrow.   

verse 15 But their own swords through their own hearts the Lord shall make to pass;  
And every bow shall broken be, which thus ill bended was.  
verse 16 A little that one righteous man enjoys, is better far,  
Then unto many wicked men their plenteous riches are.   

verse 17 For God shall into pieces break the sinners arms and might:  
But he in safety shall preserve, and establish the upright.  
verse 18 The blessed days of righteous men the Lord doth-know and see;  
He knows that their inheritance shall everlasting be.   

verse 19 And they shall not in evil times ashamed be for need:  
For in the days of famine them the Lord shall fill and feed.  
verse 20 The wicked, and Gods enemies all shall utterly decay;  
They shall consume as fat of lambs, and like smoke pass away.    

The third part.  

verse 21 The wicked borroweth, but the same again he doth not pay;  
Whereas the righteous mercy shows, and gives his own away.  
verse 22 For such as blessed be of God inherit shall the land;  
But they that cursed be of him shall perish by his hand.   

verse 23 By the great Lord the good man's steps are ordered, and set right:  
For in the path of righteous men he greatly doth delight.  
verse 24 And though he fall, yet utterly cast down he shall not lie;  
Because the Lord with his right hand upholds him graciously.   

verse 25 I have been young, and now am old, yet never seen I have  
The just forsaken, nor his seed like beggar's bread to crave.  
verse 26 But he is ever merciful, and lends to those that need;  
And after him a blessing leaves unto his blessed seed.   

verse 27 Therefore from evil for depart, do righteously and well;  
And through God's mercy then be sure for evermore to dwell.  
verse 28 For God loves judgement, and 〈◊〉 Sain●… no time forsaketh he;  
Preserved still are they, but cut off the sinner's race shall be.    

The fourth part.  

verse 29 The man that righteous is and just, inherit shall the land;  
And in the same his dwelling place shall ever steadfast stand.  
verse 30 The righteous with his mouth to speal of wisdom doth delight:  
His tongue of judgement doth discourse, he loves to speak the right.   

verse 31 The holy Law of his great God is written in his heart;  
So that his goings do not slide, nor steps away depart.  
verse 32 The wicked for the righteous man doth watch as for a prey:  
He hates him so, that cruelly he seeketh him to slay.   

verse 33 But the good Lord will never leave the just man in his hands;  
The righteous will he not condemn, when he in judgement stands.  
verse 34 Wait thou on God, & keep his way, thou shalt exalted be  
The earth t' inherit, and the fall of wicked men shalt see.   

verse 35 The wicked very great in power, and dreadful I have seen;  
I saw him spreading out himself, like to a Laurel green.  
verse 36 But suddenly he passed away, and him could no man see:  
Yea, though I sought him narrowly, yet found he could not be.   

verse 37 But mark the perfect, and behold the man that righteous is:  
For thou shalt see that this man's end is surely peace and bliss.  
verse 38 But the transgressors woefully shall be destroyed together:  
This is the end of wicked men, to be cut off for ever.   

verse 39 But the salvation of the just doth come from God above;  
Who in their troubles sends them aid, of his mere grace and love.  
verse 40 God shall them help, & set them free from lewd men and unjust;  
The righteous he shall surely save, because in him they trust.     

PSAL. XXXVIII.  


LOrd, though thine anger I deserve, in wrath rebuke me not;  
Nor lay on me thy chastning hard in thy displeasure hot.  
verse 2 Thine arrows do stick fast in me, thy hand doth press me sore:  
verse 3 And in my flesh no health at all appeareth any more.   

This grief I have, because thy wrath is forth against me gone;  
And in my bones there is no rest, for sin that I have done.  
verse 4 Because gone up above mine head my great transgressions be;  
And, as a weighty burden, they too heavy are for me.   

verse 5 My wounds do stink, and are corrupt, they very loathsome be;  
Because my foolishness and sin have loathsome been to thee.  
verse 6 I troubled and tormented am, and much howed'd down am I;  
And in great pain I all the day go mourning heavily.   

verse 7 A loathsome sickness sills my loins, my flesh hath no whole part:  
verse 8 I feeble am, and broken sore, I roar for grief of heart.  
verse 9 Thou knowst, Lord, my desire, my groans, are open in thy sight:  
verse 10 My heart doth pant, my strength doth fail, mine eyes have lost their light.    

The second part.  

verse 11 My friends and lovers from my sore aloof off standing are:  
Those that to me before were near, now stand from the afar.  
verse 12 They that did seek my life, laid snares, and they that sought the way  
To do me hurt, spoke lies, and thought on treason all the day.   

verse 13 But as one deaf, that heard it not, I suffered all to pass;  
As a dumb man I did become, whose mouth not opened was.  
verse 14 As one that hears not, in whose mouth reproofs not framed be:  
verse 15 For, Lord, I wait on thee, and thou my God wilt answer me.   

verse 16 For I have prayed that my foes rejoice not over me;  
Nor magnify themselves, when they my foot to slip do see.  
verse 17 For by the greatness of my grief ready to halt am I;  
My vexing sorrow in my sight appears continually.   

verse 18 For I will my transgression show, and for it I will mourn:  
I will be sorry for my sin, and from it I will turn,  
verse 19 But yet mine enemies lively are, and strong their power grows,  
The number of them doth increase that causeless are my foes.   

verse 20 They also that most wickedly for good do ill reward;  
Mine adversaries are, because what's good I sollow hard.  
verse 21 Forsake me not, my Lord, my God, far from me never be;  
O Lord, thou my salvation art, haste to give help to me.     

PSAL. XXXIX.  


I Said, that I would carefully take heed unto my way;  
Lest with my tongue I should offend and it should go astray.  
verse 2 As with a bit I will keep fast my mouth with force and might;  
Not once to whisper all the while the wicked are in sight.   

verse 3 I held my tongue, and spoke no wo●… but kept me close and still:  
Yea, from good talk I did refrain, but sore against my will.  
verse 4 My heart grew hot within my breast while I was musing long;  
At length the fire kindled was, then spoke I with my tongue.   

verse 5 The end and measure of my days to know, Lord, teach me so  
That I may know how frail I am, and hearse must shortly go.  
verse 6 My days thou hast a hand-bread m●… mine age is in thin: eye  
As nothing, surely, in his strength man is but vanity.   

verse 7 Man walketh like a shade, and doth in vain himself annoy,  
In getting goods, and cannot tell who shall the same enjoy.  
verse 8 And, Lord, for what now do I wait, what here can profit me?  
Surely on thee my soul doth wait, my hope is all in thee.    

The second part.  

verse 9 Then, Lord, from my transgressions all do thou deliver me;  
And to the foolish a reproach, O let me never be.  
verse 10 I was as dumb, and to complain no trouble might me move;  
Because I knew it was thy work, who dost afflict in love.   

verse 11 Lord, take from me thy scourge and plague, I can them not withstand;  
I am consumed by the blow of thy correcting hand.  
verse 12 When with rebukes thou dost correct man for iniquity,  
Thou fret'st his beauty like a moth, all men are vanity.   

verse 13 Lord, hear my suit, and give good heed, regard my tears that fall:  
I sojourn like a stranger here, as did my fathersall  
verse 14 Oh spare a little, give me space my strength for to restore;  
Before I go away from hence, and shall be seen no more.     

PSAL. XL.  


I Waited long, and sought the Lord, and patiently did bear;  
At length to me he did accord, my voice and cry to hear.  
verse 2 He took me from a fearful pit, and from the miry clay;  
And on a rock he set my feet, and he did guide my way.   

verse 3 To me he taught a Psalm of praise, which I must show abroad;  
And sing new songs of thanks always unto the Lord our God.  
verse 4 These things a multitude shall see, and seeing be afraid;  
And fearing, to the Lord shall flee, and trust in him for aid.   

O blessed is he, whose hope and heart fixed in the Lord remain;  
That with the proud doth take no part, nor such as lie and feign.  
verse 5 O Lord my God, full many are the wonders thou hast done;  
Thy gracious thoughts to us-ward far beyond man's thoughts have gone.   

So that when I to thee intent their number to express,  
Of them then can I find no end, for they are numberless.  
verse 6 Yet sacrifice not to require, nor offerings pleased thou wist;  
No not for sin, or made by fire, but pierced mine ears thou hast.   

verse 7 And then I said, Behold, and look, O Lord, I come to thee:  
For in the volume of thy book thus it is said of me:  
verse 8 Thy will and pleasure to fulfil, my God, I do delight;  
Thy Law is in my heart and will, thy spirit there did it write.   

verse 9 Thy justice, and thy righteousness, in great resorts I tell;  
Behold, my tongue no time doth cease, O Lord, thou knowst full well.  
verse 10 Within my heart I have not hid thy perfect righteousness;  
But thy salvation show I did, and constant faithfulness.    

The second part.  

I kept not close thy loving mind, that no man should it know;  
The trust that in thy truth I find, to all the Church I show.  
verse 11 Thy tender mercy, Lord, from me withhold not, nor remove;  
But let my safety come from thee, and from thy truth and love.   

verse 12 For evils numberless enfold, and round encompass me;  
My sins on me do take such hold, that up I cannot see.  
And surely, many more they be then hairs upon my head:  
Therefore my heart forsaketh me, and is discouraged.   

verse 13 But of thy mercy, gracious Lord, be pleased to set me free:  
O Lord, with speed do thou afford thy saving help to me.  
verse 14 Let them sustain rebuke and shame, that seek my soul to spill;  
Drive back my foes, and them defame that work or wish me ill.   

verse 15 And to reward their shame again, confounded let them be;  
Even those that joying in my pain do say, Aha to me.  
verse 16 Let them in thee have joy & wealth, who thee do seek always;  
Let such as love thy saving health still say, To God be praise.   

But as for me, right poor am I, and lie in need full low;  
Yet God in this my poverty doth think on me, I know.  
verse 17 Thou only my deliverer art, my help, and all my stay:  
Therefore thy succour to impart, my God, do not delay.     

PSAL. XLI.  

THe man is blest that careful is the needy to consider:  
For when the time of trouble comes, the Lord will him deliver.  
verse 2 The Lord will him preserve alive, and bless him in the land;  
And he will not deliver him into his enemy's hand.   

God will him strengthen on the bed, where he doth faint and mourn;  
●…nd in his sickness thou, O Lord, his bed shalt make and turn.  
I being pained, thus did say, Have mercy, Lord, on me;  
●…nd heal my soul, for by my sins I have offended thee.   

Of me mine enemies evil speak, When shall he die, they say;  
〈◊〉 so his name from off the earth may vanish quite away.  
verse 6 To see me when he comes, he speaks vain words, but then his 〈◊〉  
●…oth heap up mischief, which he tel●… when forth he doth depart.   

verse 7 My foes against me do conspire, and whisper secretly;  
●…gainst me to procure my hurt they plot maliciously.  
verse 8 Some foul disease to him doth cleave, they say, and some strange pain;  
And surely now he lieth down, he shall not rise again.   

verse 9 Yea even mine own familiar friend, that trusted w●… by me;  
Though he did eat my bread, his heel against me lifted he.  
verse 10 But, Lord, be merciful to me, and up again me raise;  
●…hat I may justly them requite, according to their ways.   

verse 11 By this I know, that certainly I favoured am by thee:  
Because mine enemy hath no cause to triumph over me.  
verse 13 But I in mine integrity am established by thy grace;  
And thou for ever dost me set before thy glorious face.   

verse 13 The Lord the God of Israel, blest from everlasting be  
To everlasting, and Amen, Amen, say gladly we.    

PSAL. XLII.  

LIke as though Hart doth pant and bray the well-springs to obtain;  
So doth my soul desire always with thee, Lord, to remain.  
verse 2 My soul doth thirst, and would draw near the living God of might:  
Oh when shall I come and appear in presence of his sight?   

verse 3 My tears of sorrow are become my meat both night and day;  
While unto me continually, Where is thy God, they say?  
verse 4 My soul is poured out in me, when this I think upon;  
That I with the great multitude into God's house had gone.   

With them into God's house I went, with voice of joy and praise:  
Yea with the multitude that kept the solemn holidays.  
verse 5 O why art thou cast down, my soul? what doth disquiet thee?  
Still hope in God, for him shall I yet praise for helping me.   

verse 6 My God, my soul is much cast down, but on thee think I will:  
From Hermonites, and Jordan's land, and from the little hill.  
verse 7 At thy great water-spouts loud noise, deep unto deep doth call;  
And over me run furiously thy waves and billows all.   

verse 8 Yet God by day shall mercy send, by night give songs shall he;  
And to the God, by whom I live, my prayer yet shall be.  
verse 9 And I will say to God my rock, Why me forgettest thou so?  
And why do I thus mourning go, oppressed with my foe?   

verse 10 Like to a sword among my bones their sharp reproaches be;  
While daily say my foes to me Thy God, now where is he?  
verse 11 O why art thou cast down, my soul▪ why thus with grief oppressed?  
Art thou disquieted in me? in God still hope and rest.   

For yet I know I shall him praise, who graciously to me,  
The health is of my countenance, yea mine own God is he.    

PSAL. XLIII.  

O Lord, against ungodly men me judge, and plea●… for me;  
And from the man of fraud and wrong, O s●…t me safe and free:  
verse 3 God of my strength thou art, why then thus cast me off dost thou?  
Why for th' oppression of my foe thus mourning walk I now?   

verse 3 O send to me thy light and truth, and lead me with thy grace;  
Which may conduct me to thy h●…l, and to thy dwelling place.  
verse 4 Then to God's altar, yea to God my chief joy go will I;  
And on the Harp, O God, my God, will praise thee thankfully.   

verse 5 Why art thou then cast down, my soul? what ●…hould discourage thee?  
And why with vexing thoughts art thou disquieted in me?  
verse 6 Still trust in God, for him to praise good ●…use I yet shall have;  
He of my countenance is the health, my God that doth me save.    

PSAL. XLIIII.  


O God, we with our ears have heard, our fathers have us told,  
What works thou in their days hast done, and in the times of old.  
verse 2 How thou didst cast the Gentiles out, by thy own mighty hand:  
Planting our fathers in their place, and gav'st to them their land.   

Not by their sword, or arm, the land of promise they possessed:  
But by thy hand, thy arm, and grace, because thou lov'st them best.  
O God, who art my King, command for Jacob victories:  
Through thee we shall beat down our foes, which do against us rise.   

For neither shall my sword me save, nor trust I in my bow:  
But thou dost save us from our foes, and them dost overthrow.  
In God we all the day do boast, and ever praise his Name:  
But, Lord, now thou hast cast us off, and hast us put to shame.   

〈◊〉 Thou with our armies goest not forth, but us thou now dost make  
●…o turn our backs before our foes, and they our spoils do take.  
〈◊〉 Thou hast us given up like sheep for meat that slain must be:  
●…mong the Heathen far and wide we scattered are by thee.   

〈◊〉 Thou sell'st thy people, yet to thee no riches do arise:  
●…hou sell'st them, yet no wealth to thee is added by their price.  
〈◊〉 Unto our neighbours a reproach thou hast us made to be:  
●…hey mock us that dwell round about, ●…o them a scorn are we.    

The second part.  

verse 14 Yea, thou among the heathen now a byword us dost make:  
The Nations proudly in contempt at us their heads do shake.  
verse 15 Thus my confusion hast thou made before me still to be;  
Thus comes it that the shame of face doth daily cover me.   

verse 16 Even for his voice that doth reproach and speaketh blasphemy;  
By reason of th' avenging man, and cruel enemy.  
verse 17 For all this we forgot not thee, nor yet thy covenant broke:  
verse 18 We turn not back our hearts from thee, nor yet thy paths forsake.   

verse 19 Though in the place of Dragons we sore broken are by thee;  
And though with dreadful shade of death by thee we covered be.  
verse 20 If our Gods Name we had forgot, and help of Idols sought:  
verse 21 Shall not God search this out, who knows the hearts most secret thought?   

verse 22 Yea, all the day most cruelly slain for thy Name are we;  
As sheep that are for slaughter kept, so we accounted be.  
verse 23 But, Lord, awake, why sleepest thou? awoke, and us deliver:  
verse 24 Arise, and do not us forsale, nor cast us off for ever.   

verse 25 Why dost thou hide thy face, and us in griefs and wrongs dost leave?  
To dust our soul stoops down, to earth our belly fast doth ●…leave.  
verse 26 Arise, O thou most gracious God, a helper to us be;  
We pray thee for thy mercy's sake redeem and set us free.     

PSAL. XLV.  


MY heart doth utter forth good matter in a song;  
I speak the things that I have made, which to the King belong.  
verse 2 My tongue shall be as quick his honour to indite,  
As is the pen of any Scribe, that useth fast to write.   

verse 3 O fairest of all men, grace in thy lips doth flow;  
And therefore blessings evermore on thee doth God bestow.  
verse 4 Thy sword gird on thy thigh, thou that art most of might;  
Appear in dreadful majesty, and in thy glory bright.   

verse 5 Prosper and ride in state, for meekness, truth, and right;  
And thy right hand shall dreadful things bring forth before thy sight.  
verse 6 In the King's enemies heart sharp shall thine arrows be;  
Whereby the people shall be forced to fall down under thee.   

verse 7 Thy royal seat, O Lord, for ever shall remain;  
Because the sceptre of thy reign doth righteousness maintain.  
verse 8 Because thou lov'st the right, and dost the ill detest;  
Thy Lord God hath anointed thee with joy above the rest.   

verse 9 Of myrrh and savours sweet, a smell thy garments had;  
Out of the Ivory palaces, whereby they made thee glad.  
verse 10 And in thy glorious train Kings daughters waiting stand;  
And thy fair Queen in precious gold doth stand at thy right hand.    

The second part.  

verse 11 O daughter, take good heed, incline and give good ear;  
Thou must forget thy kindred all, and father's house most dear.  
verse 12 Thy beauty to the King shall then delightful be;  
And do thou humbly worship him, because thy Lord is he.   

verse 13 The daughters then of Tyre there with a gift shall be;  
And all the wealthy of the land shall make their suit to thee.  
verse 14 The daughter of the King is glorious all within;  
Her outward garments which she wears made of wrought gold have been.   

verse 15 She cometh to the King in robes with needle wrought;  
The Virgins that do follow her shall unto thee be brought.  
verse 16 They shall be brought with joy, and mirth on every side,  
Into the palace of the King, and there they shall abide.   

verse 17 In stead of parents dear, whom now thou dost forsake,  
Shall be thy sons, whom Princes thou in all the earth mayst make.  
verse 18 I will show forth thy Name to generations all.  
Therefore the people evermore to thee give praises shall.     

PSAL. XLVI.  

GOd is our strength, to whom we fly, when dangers do abound;  
A present help, and very nigh in troubles he is found.  
verse 2 Therefore we will not be afraid, though th' earth removed be;  
Though mountains lifted up, and laid within the seas we see.   

verse 3 No, though the troubled waves do roar, and fearful thunders make;  
Nor though the hills within the shore do at their swelling shake.  
verse 4 A river with his streams makes glad the city of our God;  
The holy place, wherein he had his dwelling, and abode.   

verse 5 God doth in midst of her remain, nothing can her remove;  
Right early God shall her sustain, and help her in his love.  
verse 6 The Heathen raged suriously, the Kingdoms moved were:  
His voice he uttered from on high, the earth did melt for fear.   

verse 7 The Lord of hosts with us remains, and safe by him are we;  
The God of Jacob us sustains, our refuge strong is he.  
verse 8 Come, and the works of God behold, and weigh them in your thought;  
What desolations manifold he in the earth hath wrought.   

verse 9 To the earth's end, when once he speaks, wars he to peace doth turn;  
The spear he cuts, the bow he breaks, the chariots he doth burn.  
verse 10 Be still, and know, that God am I, I will exalted be;  
The Heathen me shall magnify, the earth shall honour me.   

verse 11 The Lord of hosts doth us defend, he is our strength and tower;  
On jacob's God we do depend, and on his mighty power.    

PSAL. XLVII.  

OClap your hands with one accord, all people, and rejoice;  
Be glad, and shout unto the Lord with a triumphing voice.  
verse 2 For God most high right dreadful is, all men his subjects be;  
A great and universal King through all the earth is he.   

verse 3 And under us he shall bring down the people mightily:  
And he the Nations shall constrain under our feet to lie.  
verse 4 That heritage for us he chose, which he did best approve;  
A glorious lot for Israel, whom he did dearly love.   

verse 5 Our God ascended up on h●…e with joy and pleasant noise,  
The Lord goeth up above the sky with trumpets royal voice.  
verse 6 Sing praises unto God sing praise, sing praises to our King:  
verse 7 The praise of God, the earth's great King, with understanding sing.   

verse 8 God on the Heathen reigns, and sits upon his holy Throne:  
The Princes of the people are made with God's people one.  
verse 9 They gathered are to Abraham's God, who dwelling up on hie:  
The Shields of all the earth doth keep, and rules it mightily.    

PSAL. XLVIII.  

GReat is the Lord, & with great praise to be advanced still:  
●…thin the City of our God upon his holy hill.  
verse 2 Mount Zion is a pleasant place, it gladdeth all the land;  
The City of the mighty King on her North-side doth stand.   

verse 3 A refuge in her palaces, well known is God most Hie:  
verse 4 For lo, the Kings assembled were, together passed they by.  
verse 5 They viewed it, and having viewed, they wondering would not stay:  
But being troubled at the sight, they thence did haste away.   

verse 6 Great terror there took hold on them, they were possessed with fear.  
Their grief was like a woman's pain, when she a child doth bear.  
verse 7 Tempestuous winds the ships do break, if once thou ●…o but speak.  
The strongest ships of Tarshish thou with an Fast wind dost break.   

verse 8 In the Lord's City we have seen, as we have heard before:  
Even in God's City, which he will establish evermore.  
verse 9 Within thy Temple, gracious Lord, with comfort we have thought  
Of thy great kindness, and thy love, which humbly there we sought.   

verse 10 Lord, as thy Name, even so thy praise runs to the utmost land;  
And with abundant righteousness thou sillest thy right hand.  
verse 11 Let Zion Mount rejoice, because thy judgements it doth see;  
Of Judah let the daughters all with gladness filled be.   

verse 12 Go walk about all Zion hill, yea round about her go;  
And tell the towers that thereupon are builded on a row.  
verse 13 Consider her fair palaces, her bulwarks mark ye well;  
That to the following age ye may her strength and beauty tell.   

verse 14 Because this God is ours, our God for evermore is he▪  
He will not leave us, but ourguide even unto death will be.    

PSAL. XLIX.  


Hear this all people, all give ear that in the world do dwell:  
verse 2 Both high and low, both rich & poor, together mark it well.  
verse 3 Because my mouth the weighty words of wisdom shall impart;  
Of understanding are the thoughts, which iss●…e from my heart.   

verse 4 Unto an hidden parable I will incline mine ear;  
●…nd then will open on the Harp the secret which I hear.  
verse 5 Why should I, that redeemed am, in ill days fear or doubt:  
When close my sins do follow me, and compass me about?   

verse 6 The rich indeed, who in their wealth do only put their trust;  
And boast themselves in the great store of riches that do rust.  
verse 7 None of these can their brother's soul redeem by any way;  
Nor can he for him unto God an equal ransom pay.   

verse 8 Their soul's redemption precious is, and left it still must be;  
Wealth cannot make him ever live, and no corruption see.  
verse 9 Por that wise men and brutish fooles die all, they well perceive;  
verse 10 And being dead, to other men their wealth behind do leave.   

verse 11 Yet their deep thought is, that their house continue ever shall;  
And their fair dwellings, for their lands by their own names they call.  
verse 12 But yet in honour shall not man abide continually;  
But passing hence may be compared unto the beasts that die.    

The second part.  

verse 13 Thus a great folly plainly is their wisdom, and their way;  
Yet their posterity approves what they do fond say.  
verse 14 Like sheep they in the grave are laid, and death doth them devour;  
And in the morning shall the just on them have rule and power.   

Their beauty shall consume away, and perish in the grave;  
When for a dwelling in the dust their house they changed bay.  
verse 15 But God will surely me redeem from hands of grave and hell:  
For he at last will me receive with him in bliss to dwell.   

verse 16 Then if a man grow very rich, afraid thou must not be;  
Nor when the glory of his house thou dost increased see.  
verse 17 For he shall carry nothing hence, when death his days doth end;  
Nor shall his glory after him into the grave descend.   

verse 18 Though he his soul did seem to bless whiles he on earth did live:  
(For when thou to thyself dost well, men will thee praises giv●….)  
verse 19 Yet shall he to his fathers go, which have been dead before;  
Even to their generation, who light shall see no more.   

verse 20 Thus man in honour is, yet whiles he understands not right  
His true felicity, is like the beasts that perish quite.     

PSAL. L.  


THe mighty God the Lord spoke, and the earth did call,  
From the Sunrising to the place where he doth set and fall.  
verse 2 And out of Zion hill, which by the Grace divine  
Of beauty the perfection is, he gloriously doth ●…hine.   

verse 3 Our God shall come and speak, yea, speak with power shall he:  
Before him sire shall waste, and storms shall round about him be.  
verse 4 And to the heavens clear he from above shall call:  
He to the earth shall call, that he may judge his people all.   

verse 5 Together let my Saints unto me gathered be;  
Those that by sacrifice have made a covenant sirme with me.  
verse 6 And then the heavens shall his righteousness declare:  
For God himself is Judge of all, whose judgements righteous are.   

verse 7 My people Israel hear speak will I from on high;  
Against thee testify I will: God, even thy God am I  
verse 8 For sacrifices few thee blame I never will,  
Nor for burnt-offerings; for the same appear before me still.   

verse 9 Think'st thou that I do need thy cattle young or old?  
Or else so much desire to seed on goats out of thy fold?  
verse 10 The beasts are all mine own which in the world abound;  
And all the cattle which upon a thousand hills are found.   

verse 11 The fowls of mountains high are all to me well known:  
Wild beasts which in the fields do lie, even they are all mine own.  
verse 12 Then need I not to thee for hunger to complain;  
Because the world belongs to me, and what it doth contain.    

The second part.  

verse 13 That I the flesh of Bulls will eat once canst thou think?  
Or else that I to quench my thirst the blood of goats would drink.  
verse 14 But rather to the Lord thanksgiving offer thou;  
To the most High perform thy word, and fully pay thy vow.   

verse 15 And do thou call on me in all thy troublous days;  
And then I will deliver thee, ●…nd thou shalt give me praise.  
verse 16 But to the wicked train, which talk of God each day;  
And yet their works are soul and vain, to them the Lord will say:   

verse 17 With what a face dar'st thou my word once speak, or name?  
Why doth thy talk my Law allow, thy deeds deny the same?  
verse 18 Whereas for to amend thy life thou art so slack:  
My word, which thou dost thus pretend, is cast behind thy back.   

verse 19 If thou a th●…fe dost see, thou joyn'st with him in sin;  
And with unclean adulterers thou hast partaker been.  
verse 20 Thy mouth maliciously to evil thou dost give:  
verse 21 Thy tongue thy neighbour to deceive by crafty words doth strive.   

verse 22 Against thy brother near thou sitting down dost speak;  
Thy tongue against thy mother's son in slanders forth doth break.  
verse 23 These things thus hast thou done, and I have silent been;  
Thou thought'st that I was like to thee, who dost delight in sin.   

verse 24 But I will thee reprove for thine iniquities;  
And I will them in order set plainly before thine eyes.  
verse 25 Consider this with fear, ye that forget the Lord;  
Lest into pieces you he tear, when none can help afford.   

verse 26 Whoso doth offer praise, he glorifieth me;  
And he that doth uprightly walk, shall God's salvation see.     

PSAL. LI.  


ACcording tothy goodness great have mercy, Lord, on me;  
Blot out my sins, for numberless thy tender mercies be.  
verse 2 From mine iniquity and sin, Lord, throughly wash thou me:  
For my transgressions, I confess, my sin I ever see.   

verse 3 Against thee, thee alone have I sinned, and transgressed thy Law;  
Before thee evil have I done, thy glorious eyes it saw.  
verse 4 That when thou sentence dost pronounce, thou justified mayst be;  
And wholly clear, when thou for sin dost judge and chasten me.   

B●…hold, in wickedness my shape and being I received;  
●…infull of sin, and flesh of flesh my mother me conceived.  
But ●…o, the truth in inward parts 〈◊〉 pleasant unto thee;  
And secrets of thy wisdom thou revealed haste to me.   

verse 7 With hyssop (Lord) besprinkle me I shall be cleansed so:  
Yea, wash thou me, and so I shall be whiter than the snow.  
verse 8 Of joy and gladness make thou me to hear the pleasant voice;  
That so the bruised bones, which thou hast broken, may rejoice.   

verse 9 From the beholding of my sins, Lord, turn away thy face;  
And all my deeds of wickedness do utterly deface.  
verse 10 O God, create in me a heart unspotted in thy sight;  
Within my bowels, Lord, renew a spirit sound and right.    

The second part.  

verse 11 Cast me not from thy sight, nor t●… thy holy spirit away;  
The joy of thy salvation give me again I pray.  
verse 12 With thy free spirit me still up●… transgressors then of me  
Shall learn thy ways, and sinners sh●… be turned unto thee.   

verse 13 O God, that art my Saviour, from blood deliver me;  
That praises of thy righteousness my tongue may sing to thee.  
verse 14 The lips which sin fast close●… Lord, open and untie;  
My mouth shall freely speak thy praise, thus set at liberty.   

verse 15 I would have offered sacrifice, if that had pleased thee;  
But pleased with burnt-offering I know thou wilt not be.  
verse 16 A broken spirit is to God a pleasant sacrifice:  
A broken and a contrite heart, God, thou wilt not despise.   

verse 17 Do good to Zion in thy love, and ever her sust●…ine:  
Th' walls of thy Jerusalem build thou, and still maintain,  
verse 18 The sacrifice of righteousness, and off ●…ings then to thee  
S●…ll pleasing be, than bullocks shall laid on thine altar be.     

PSAL. LII.  

O Mighty man, in wickedness why dost thou b●…ast with pride?  
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 thou sure, God's graciousness for ever shall ●…ide.  
verse 2 T●…y tong●… doth utter what thy thought 〈◊〉 c●…tily:  
Like a sharp razor it hath wrought ●…hiefe deceitfully.   

verse 3 To ●…vill more than good thy love is carried vehemently;  
And lying thou dost more approve t●…en to speak righteously.  
verse 4 Those deadly words thou lovest wel●… that may destroy and kill;  
And thy deceitful tongue doth tell the tales that blood may spill.   

verse 5 Thou likewise battered by God's han●… and snatched away shalt be:  
Thee from thy house, and from the la●… of life root out shall he.  
verse 6 The just with fear shall plainly see God's judgement in thy fall;  
Yet for thy folly, thus of thee with laughter say they shall:   

verse 7 Behold the man that would not ta●… the Lord for his defence:  
But of his goods his God did make, and sin his confidence.  
verse 8 But like to a green olive-tree within God's house am I:  
For in God's mercy great shall be my trust continually.   

verse 9 And I, because thou this hast done, to praise thee will not cease:  
And I will wait thy Name upon, for this thy Saints doth please.    

PSAL. LIII.  

THe foolish man within his heart hath said, God there is none:  
verse 2 Corrupt are they, their deeds are v●… and good not one hath done.  
verse 3 The Lord upon the sons of men from heaven did cast his eye;  
To see if any one were wise, and sought God faithfully.   

verse 4 But they together filthy are, and back they all are gone;  
And there is none that good doth work, surely there is not one.  
verse 5 These workers of iniquity are they so blinded all,  
That they my people eat like bread? on God they do not call.   

verse 6 Even there they were afraid, & stood with trembling all dismayed;  
Whereas there was no cause at all, why they should be afraid.  
verse 7 For God his bones that thee besieged, hath scattered all abroad:  
Thou hast confounded them, for they rejected are of God.   

verse 8 O Lord, give thou thy people health, and thou, O Lord, fulfil  
Thy promise made to Israel, from out of Zion hill.  
verse 9 When God from sad captivity his people shall set free;  
Then Jacob greatly shall rejoice, and Israel glad shall be.    

PSAL. LIIII.  

LOrd, by thy Name deliver me, and judge me by thy might;  
Against those that mine enemies be keep, and maintain my right.  
Regard, O Lord, and give an ear to me when I do pray;  
Bow down thyself to me, and hear the words that I do say.   

verse 3 For strangers up against me rise, and tyrants vex me still;  
Which have not God before their eyes, they seek my soul to spill.  
verse 4 But lo, my God doth give me aid, the Lord is strait at hand:  
With them, by whom my soul is stayed, the Lord doth ever stand.   

verse 5 He shall with plagues reward my foes, for me in wait that lie:  
Yea, in thy truth cut off all those that watch me spitefully.  
verse 6 An offering of free heart and will, than I to thee shall make;  
And praise thy Name, for therein still great comfort I do take.   

verse 7 The Lord hath clearly set me free out of my troubles all;  
And now mine eye doth plainly see my foes expected fall.    

PSAL. LV.  


O God, give ear, and do apply to hear me when I pray;  
And when to thee I call and cry, hide not thyself away.  
verse 2 Take heed to me, grant my request, and answer me again:  
With plaints I pray full sore oppressed, great grief doth me constrain.   

Mine enemy's words affrighting be, the wicked me oppress:  
They cast iniquity on me in wrath and spitefulness.  
Great pain my heart disquieteth, it vexed is in me:  
〈◊〉 terrors of untimely death upon me fallen be.   

A trembling great, with fearfulness do come and seize on me;  
●…onour doth me so much oppress, I no way out can see.  
Then did I say thus O that I the wings had of a Dove!  
●…m wrong than I away would fly●…, and me to rest remove.   

Lo, than I would go far away, to ●…ee I would not cease;  
●…ll with safety I might stay in some great wilderness.  
And my escape more sure to make, I would be gone in ●…aste;  
〈◊〉 me the tempest do not take, nor the fierce stormy blast,   

Destroy, O Lord, and do confound their tongues, and them divide:  
Or in their city strife I found, and violence I ●…spi'd.  
These on the walls both night & day do go about it round;  
●…d in the midst doth mischief stay, and sorrow doth abound.   

verse 12 In midst thereof is wickedness, even in the very heart;  
And from her streets deceitfulness and guile do not depart.  
verse 13 If enemies had reproached me, it well en●…ure I could;  
If open foes my scorner●… be, from such me hide I would.   

verse 14 But it was thou, who for a friend and fellow lately passed;  
And who to guide me didst pretend, and my acquaintance waste.  
verse 15 With whom I had delight to talk in secret, and abroad;  
And we together oft did walk within the house of God.    

The second part.  

verse 16 Let death in baste upon them fall, and send them quick to hell:  
For mischief is among them all, and dwelleth where they dwell:  
verse 17 But I upon my God will call, of him I help will crave;  
And me the Lord deliver shall, he surely shall me save.   

verse 18 At morning noon, and evening I will pray in all my fear:  
Yea, I to him aloud will cry, and he my voice shall ●…eare.  
verse 19 My soul in peace he hath made si●… from war against me set;  
Because of those that were with me, the multitude was great.   

verse 20 The Lord shall hear when I complain, even he that is of old;  
And them he shall afflict with pain, and judgements manifold.  
verse 21 Because they have no changes seen, but still at rest they were:  
Therefore presumptuous they have been, and God they do not fear.   

verse 22 Upon his friend he laid his hand, with whom he peace did make:  
Of friendship thus the solemn band and covenant he broke.  
verse 23 Whiles in his heart he ●…arbours war, like butter are his words:  
Whiles smooth as oil his speeches are; yet be they sharp dr●…wn swords.   

verse 24 Upon the Lord thy burden lay, and thee sustain shall he;  
His Saints he doth so strongly stay, that moved they shall not be.  
verse 25 But, Lord, thou to the pit shalt drive men bloody and unjust:  
For half their days such shall not live, but I in thee will trust.     

PSAL. LVI.  

HAve mercy, Lord, on me, I pray, for man would me devour;  
He sighteth with me day by day, and troubleth me each hour.  
verse 2 Mine enemies in their rage and spite would daily swallow me:  
For those, O thou most High, that sight against me, many be.   

verse 3 But when their multitude and power most terror strike on me;  
I even in that time and hour will put my trust in thee.  
verse 4 Gods promise surely praise I shall, my trust is, Lord, in thee:  
I therefore will not fear at all what flesh can do to me.   

verse 5 What things I either did or spoke, they wrest them at their will;  
And all the counsel that they take, is how to work me ill.  
verse 6 They all consent themselves to hide, close watch for me to lay;  
They spy my paths, and snares have tied to take my life away.   

verse 7 Shall they by their iniquity escape from judgement free?  
Lord, let the people searfully cast down in fury be.  
verse 8 Thou seest how oft they made me flee, and on my tears dost look:  
Them in a bottle keep by thee; are they not in thy book?   

verse 9 My foes shall turn their backs, when I send up my cry to thee;  
This do I know assuredly, for God doth sta●…d for me.  
verse 10 In God, performing what he spoke, I now will praise his word:  
His word which thus he good dot●… mak●… praise will I in the Lord.   

verse 11 On God alone my trust is stayed, my rock and rest is he:  
Therefore I will not be afraid what man can do to me.  
verse 12 Thy vows, O Lord, upon me be, and them I shall fulfil;  
And hearty praises unto thee I gladly render will.   

verse 13 For thou, my soul, from deaths dark night, my feet from falls dost free;  
To walk before thee in the light of those that living be.    

PSAL. LVII.  

BF merciful to me, O Lord, be merciful to me;  
Because according to thy word my so●…le doth trust in thee.  
verse 2 Yea, she unto the shadow 〈◊〉 of thy wings, her to cover;  
Until these sa●… calamities be wholly passed over.   

verse 3 To God most High my earnest ●…ry in prayer sent shall be;  
Even to that God, who graciou●…ly performeth all for me.  
verse 4 From heaven shall his power descend, to save me from their spite  
That would ●…voure me, God shall send his mercy, truth, and might.   

verse 5 With Lionsf●…ll of cruelty my troubl●…d soul doth dwell:  
Their fury amongst whom I lie, is set on fire of hell.  
verse 6 These sons of men are very sie●…ce, which seek to do me wrong.  
Their teeth like speare●… & arrows pierce a sharp sword is their tongue.   

verse 7 Above the heavens thou, O God, exalted be in praise:  
Let men on all the earth abroad aloft thy glory raise.  
verse 8 They for my steps a net did sit, my soul did faint in me;  
Before me they have digged a pit, but fallen therein they be.   

verse 9 My heart is fixed steadfastly to praise thy works and ways;  
My heart is fixed Lord, and I will sing, and give thee praise.  
verse 10 Aw●…ke my tongue, harp, psaltery, no longer silence keep:  
For early God to magnify I will break off my sleep.   

verse 11 Among the people I will tell the goodness of my God;  
And show his praise that doth excel, in heathen lands abroad.  
verse 12 Because unto the heavens high thy mercy doth ascend:  
Thy truth doth also gloriously unto the clouds extend.   

verse 13 Above the heavens thou, O God, exalted be in praise:  
Let men on all the earth abroad aloft thy glory raise.    

PSAL. LVIII.  

YE Rulers, that are put in trust, to judge of wrong and right:  
Be all your judgements true and just, not knowing gift, or might?  
verse 2 Nay, in your hearts you plot & muse to work unrighteousness;  
And violence in the earth you use, you with your hands oppress.   

verse 3 The wicked from the very womb thus e●…e out of the way;  
As soon as to the world they come, in lies they go astray.  
verse 4 In them the po●…son we may see of Serpents to appear;  
And like the Adder deaf they be, which fast doth stop his ear.   

verse 5 That so th●… vo●…ce he may not hear of one that charm him would;  
No▪ not though he most cunning were, and cha●…me most wisely could.  
verse 6 Lord, let their teeth by thy great might in their mouth broken be:  
Let the young Lion's jaws be quite asunder ●…orne by thee.   

verse 7 Let them as streams, that running are away, so melt and slide;  
And when their arrows they prepare, in pieces them divide.  
verse 8 As Snails do melt and waste away, consumed so let them be;  
That, as a birth untimely, they the Sun may never see.   

verse 9 E'er to their pots thorns heat can give▪ he takes them hence in haste;  
His whirlwind takes them hence alive, and his wraths dreadful blast.  
verse 10 The righteous shall be joyful then, when he doth vengeance see;  
And in the blood of wicked men his feet shall washed be.   

verse 11 Then shall men s●…, that verily the Saint's reward shall find;  
And that a God is certainly the Judge of all mankind.    

PSAL. LIX.  


FRom all my cruel enemies, my God, deliver me;  
From all that do against me rise, let me be kept by thee.  
verse 2 From those that work iniquity in mercy set me free:  
From men of blood and cruelty, save and deliver me.   

verse 3 For ●…o, in wait for me they lie, the mighty do combine;  
Against me ●…deservedly, and for no fault of mine.  
verse 4 The●…●…un, and do prepare for war, when I give no offence;  
Awake, and from me be not far, look out for my defence.   

verse 5 Most mighty God of Israel, to judge the world awake;  
Spare none that wilfully rebel, but on them vengeance take.  
verse 6 At evening they return again, as dogs a no●…se they make;  
About the city food to gain, their hungry walk they take.   

verse 7 Behold, their mouths belch cruelty, and in their lips are swords;  
For who, say they, is here so nigh, that he can hear our words?  
verse 8 But laugh at them they wisdom shall, while thus their sins they hide:  
The unbelieving 〈◊〉 all, O Lord, thou shalt de●…ide.   

verse 9 Because mine enemies mighty be, therefore with confidence  
I will depend, and wait on thee, for God is my defence.  
verse 10 The God of all my mercy me with favour shall prevent;  
That I upon my foes may see deserved punishment.    

The seco●…d part.  

verse 11 Slay them not, lest from mind it slide, disperse them by thy power;  
And bring them down in all their pride, O Lord our shield and tower.  
verse 12 For wicked words, for their mouths sin, let their own pride them take:  
Their lips to cursing used have been, and their mouth lies to make.   

verse 13 Consume them wholly in thy wrath, and cause them not to be;  
That God all rule in Jacob hath, so let them plainly see.  
verse 14 At evening they return again, like dogs a noise they make;  
About the City food to gain, their hungry walk they take.   

verse 15 And let them wander to and fro, and seek for food to eat:  
And grudge when they do hungry grow, and be not filled with meat.  
verse 16 But I thy power, I early will aloud thy mercy praise:  
For thou hast been my refuge still, and help in troublous days.   

verse 17 Thou art my strength, thou hast me sta●…'d, and I will sing to thee:  
For God is my defence and aid, a gracious God to me.     

PSAL. LX.  

LOrd, thou of late us off ●…ast cast, and scattered us abroad:  
For thou with us displeased waist, return to us, O God.  
verse 2 Thy wrath did make the earth to quake, and it thine angerbrake;  
Yet whole the breaches of it make, for it doth greatly shake.   

verse 3 Thou with hard things affrightest thus the people that are thine;  
And thou hast given unto us a drink of deadly wine.  
verse 4 But yet to those that do thee fear, a banner thou didst send;  
That it displayed might witness bear, thou dost the truth defend.   

verse 5 That so those who to thee are dear delivered may be:  
O save with thy right hand, and hear when I do pray to thee.  
verse 6 God spoke thus from his holy hill, my joy shall now be great;  
Sichem in parts divide I will; and Succoths valley meet.   

verse 7 Gilead I claim as mine by right, Manass●…h mine shall be:  
Ephraim is of my hea●… the might, Judah gives laws for me.  
verse 8 Moab I for my wash-pot take, and Edom over thee  
I cast my shoe, Philistia make a shout because of me.   

verse 9 Into the City fortified who will me safely bring?  
Who into Edom will me guide, to enter conquering?  
verse 10 Will't not thou, Lord which heretofore hast seemed us to late.  
Thou, Lord, who with our hosts no more hast marched forth of late.   

verse 11 O give us help, most gracious Lord, from trouble set us free;  
Because the help which men afford we find most vain to be.  
verse 12 And now through God encouraged we shall do valiantly:  
For he our enemies down shall tread, and make them low to lie.    

PSAL. LXI.  

REgard (O Lord) for I complain, and make my suit to thee;  
Let not my prayer ascend in vain, but give an ear to me.  
verse 2 From the earth's end, and utmost part, cry will I unto thee;  
When with the weight of grief my heart is overwhelmed in me.   

verse 3 Unto that ●…ock conduct me now, that higher is than I:  
For my strong tower and fort wast thou against mine enemy.  
verse 4 And in thy tabernacle still I gladly will abide:  
Under thy wings I ever will myself in safety hide.   

verse 5 For thou, O God, my vows didst hear, and of thy bounty free;  
Thou giv'st with those thy Name that fear, an heritage to me.  
verse 6 Days added unto days to see, thou to the King shalt give;  
Like many generations be the years which he shall live.   

verse 7 Before the Lord a dwelling place for ever he shall have:  
Prepare thy mercy, truth, and grace, him to preserve and save.  
So ever thankfully I will sing praises to thy Name;  
●…at all my vows I may fulfil, and daily pay the same.    

PSAL. LXII.  

TRuly my soul doth wait upon the high and holy One;  
●…ecause all my salvation doth come from him alone.  
He only is my rock and tower, my Saviour is he:  
●…e is my strength, and with no power I greatly moved shall be.   

verse 3 To hurt a man why study ye? ●…e ●…hall be slaughtered all:  
For as a rotten hedge ye be, and like a tottering wall.  
verse 4 They plot th●… servant down to press, they do delight to l●…e;  
When with their mouth they seem to bless, then curse they inwardly.   

verse 5 But thou, my soul, still wait upon the Lord, and him attend;  
Because my expectation doth all on him depend.  
verse 6 He only is my rock and tower, my Saviour is he;  
He is my strength, and by no power I now shall moved be.   

verse 7 In God doth my salvation lie, my glory great is he:  
My rock of strength, to God I fly when dangers threaten me.  
verse 8 To make him still your trust and stay ye people all accord;  
Pour out your hearts to him, and say, Our refuge is the Lord.   

verse 9 The chief of men deceitful are, in mean men is no weight:  
With vanity do them compare, and they will prove more light.  
verse 10 Trust not in wrong, & let not s●…ealth make you unjust and vain:  
Set not your heart upon your wealth, when ye much riches gain.   

verse 11 God once did speak, ●…ea once again, for twice heard have I this:  
That power doth to God pertain, and that all strength is his.  
verse 12 And that high mercy, Lord, alone belongeth unto thee:  
For thou shalt give to every one, as here his work shall be.    

PSAL. LXIII.  

O God, my God, thou only art a spring of li●…e to me;  
And early I for thee will seek, my soul doth thirst for thee.  
And in this barren wi●…nesse, where waters there are none:  
My flesh doth greatly long for thee, for thee I wish alone.   

verse 2 That now thy glory and thy power, I with delight may see:  
As in thy house I heretofore have seen and worshipped thee.  
verse 3 Because thy mercy to thy Saints doth life itself excel;  
Therefore my lips shall thankfully thy glorious praises tell.   

verse 4 Thus will I bless thee while I live, and ever give thee praise;  
And in thy Name lift up my hands in prayer all my days.  
verse 5 Even as with marrow and with fat, my soul shall filled be:  
Also my mouth with joyful lips shall praises sing to thee.   

verse 6 When thee I musing on my bed remember with delight;  
And when on thee I meditate in watches of the night.  
verse 7 Because my helper thou hast been, and me preservest still;  
In the safe shadow of thy wings, therefore rejoice I will.   

verse 8 My longing soul doth follow hard, and closely cleave to thee;  
And thou again with thy right hand in love upholdest me.  
verse 9 But to the grave they shall descend that would my ruin see:  
The sword shall slay them, and a prey to Foxes they shall be.   

verse 10 Yet shall the King in God rejoyc●… and all those glory shall  
That worship him, but stopped shallbe the mouth of liars all.    

PSAL. LXIIII  

O Lord, unto my voice give ear, when I to thee do pray;  
And sa●…e preserve my soul from fe●… of ●…oes that would me 〈◊〉.  
verse 2 From secret plots of wicked foes, hi●…e and deliver me;  
And from the rising up of those that evil workers be.   

verse 3 Who do their tongues with mal●… w●… and m●…ke them cut like swords;  
And in whose bows are ●…owes se●…, even sharp and bitte●… words.  
verse 4 That so they may shoot secretly at him that is upright:  
At him they do shoot suddenly, and do not fear●… thy sight.   

verse 5 In ill themselves 〈◊〉 fortifi●…, and when their s●…res to lay  
They talk together privil●…, Who doth us se●…▪ they say.  
verse 6 They search for mischief, yea for it a perfect search they make▪  
From the 〈◊〉 depth and inmost wi●… each one his plots doth take.   

verse 7 But at them shall God●… arrow 〈◊〉, their craft he shall confound:  
For wi●…h his arrow suddenly these plotters he shall wound.  
verse 8 Yea, their own tongues these men shall make towork their own decay:  
All that them see shall them forsake, and swif●…ly fly away.   

verse 9 For on all men a fear shall fall, God's works they shall declare:  
For wisely they consider shall, that these his doings are.  
verse 10 The righteous shall be gl●…d, and trust in God, and in his might:  
And glory gr●…atly shall the just in heart, that are upright.    

PSAL. LXV.  

ON thee, Lord, who dost Zion save, praise waits in Zion hill:  
And all the vows which made they have to thee they shall fulfil.  
verse 2 There is no other God, by whom a prayer heard may be:  
Therefore all flesh shall humbly come in prayer unto thee.   

verse 3 Iniquities I do confess pr●…vailed over me;  
Yet from sins great and numberless we shall b●… purged by thee.  
verse 4 Blest are thy chosen, whom thy grace plants in thy courts with thee;  
With goodness of thy holy place and house they filled shall be.   

verse 5 By dreadful things thou righteously wilt answer us, O God:  
On whom all the earth's ends rely, and the seas far abroad.  
verse 6 The mountains that excel in heigh●… his strength hath established;  
As with a girdle, so with might he is encompassed.   

verse 7 The swelling seas thou dost assuage and mak'st their streams full still:  
Thou dost restrain the people's rage, and ●…ul'st them at thy will.  
verse 8 Thy tokens the earth's ends shall see and seeing fear they shall:  
The rising Sun sings praise to thee, and when he down doth fall.   

verse 9 The earth thou visit'st boing dry, and watrest with thy springs;  
And so enriched abundantly by thee much fruit it brings.  
God's river doth▪ it overflow, whose waters plen●…eous are:  
When for it thou provid●…st so, their corn thou dost prepare.   

verse 10 By thee the ridges moisture take, and furrows settled be:  
W●…th showers thou it soft dost m●…ke, the spring is blest by thee.  
verse 11 Thus thou the year most liberally dost with thy goodness crown;  
And thus on us abundant●…y thy paths drop fatness down.   

verse 12 They drop upon the pastures wide, that do in desar●…s lie:  
The little hills on every si le rejoice right pleasantly.  
verse 13 With flocks the pastures clothed be, the vale●… with corn ●…re clad;  
〈◊〉 now they thou't and sing to thee, f●…r thou hast made them glad.    

PSAL. LXV●….  


〈◊〉 men on earth, in God rejoice, with praise s●…t for●…h his Name;  
●…oll both with your heart and voice h●…s glory, and h●…s same.  
How wonderful O Lord, say ye, in 〈◊〉 thy works thou art?  
〈◊〉 enemies shall bow down to thee, tho●…gh with a saining heart.   

T●… earth throughout shall worship thee, 〈◊〉 earth's 〈◊〉 Lord and King;  
〈◊〉 thy Name shall praised be, 〈◊〉 pr●…se to thee shall sing.  
All men come forth, behold and see what things the Lord hath wrought;  
●…k well the wondrous works that he for man to pass hath brought.   

The sea to dry land turned he, they through the flood did pass;  
〈◊〉 they passed, and there in thee, Lord, great their gladness was.  
〈◊〉 rule●… for ever by his might, his 〈◊〉 all Nations see:  
〈◊〉 not those that against t●…ee sight, in pride exalted be.   

verse 8 O all ye people, bless our God, and let the cheerful voice  
Of his due praise be heard abroad, in him with thanks rejoice.  
verse 9 For he our soul in life doth hold; and of his grace and love  
Suffers not dangers manifold our feet away to move.   

verse 10 For thou, O Lord, hast proved us, and as with burning heat  
Men try their silver, thou hast thus tried us with sorrows great.  
verse 11 Thou hast us brought into the net, where we entangled were;  
Upon our loins affliction great thou didst us make to bear.   

verse 12 Over our heads fierce men to ride were for our trial sent;  
And we distressed on every side, through fire and water went.  
Yet when we were abased thus, and hopeless seemed our case;  
Then, even then, forth thou broughtest 〈◊〉 into a wealthy place.    

The second part.  

verse 13 Unto thy house resort will I to off●… and to pray;  
And the●…e I will myself apply my vow, to thee to pay.  
verse 14 Th●… vows that with my mouth spak●… in all my grief and smart:  
The vows (I say) which I did make in sorrow of my heart.   

verse 15 Incense of rams and fatlings I will offer unto thee;  
And goats with bullocks thankfully by me shall offered be.  
verse 16 Come near, and ●…earken every one, whose soul the Lord doth fear;  
And what he for my soul hath done, you now from me shall hear.   

verse 17 To him in my adversity I with my mouth did cry;  
And with my tongue I the most High with praise did magnify.  
verse 18 I also watched, lest any way my heart might sin regard:  
For than I knew, when I did pray, my prayer would not be heard.   

verse 19 But God hath heard me verily, and he did well attend  
Unto my prayers, voice, and cry, which did to him ascend.  
verse 20 And blessed be the Lord, for he turns not my prayer away;  
Nor doth his mercy turn from me, for which to him I pray.     

PSAL. LXVII.  

HAve mercy on us, Lord, and grant to us thy grace;  
To show to us do thou accord the brightness of thy face.  
verse 2 That all the earth may know the way that leads to thee:  
And all the Nations here below thy saving health may see.   

verse 3 Let all the world, O God, give praise unto thy Name:  
O let the people all abroad extol and la●…d the same.  
verse 4 Throughout the world so wide, let all rejoice with mirth:  
For thou with truth and right dost guide the Nations of the earth.   

verse 5 Let all the world, O God, give praise unto thy Name:  
O let the people all abroa●… ex●…oll an●… land the same.  
verse 6 Then shall the eart●… increase, great store o●… fr●… shall fall;  
And than our God, the God of peace, shall greatly bless us all.   

verse 7 Yea, God shall bless us all, who praise him with our hearts;  
And men him fear, and worship shall in the earth's utmost parts.    

PSAL. LXVIII.  


LEt God arise, and let his f●…es be ●…attered in their ●…ght:  
An●… let them all that do him ●…te 〈◊〉 ●…om before his sight.  
verse 2 As smo●…k is driven, so drive t●…ou them, 〈◊〉 fire melts wax●… away;  
B●…ore Go●… face let wicked men so perish an●… decay.   

verse 3 But let the righteous men be glad, even in Go●… glorious sight;  
L●… them rejoice, yea, let the Saints rejoice with all their might.  
verse 4 To God that on the heavens doth ride▪ sing praise with cheerful voice;  
And by his Name of Jah him praise, before his face rejoice.   

verse 5 A father of the fatherless, the widow's Judge is he;  
〈◊〉 God in his most holy place, who thence doth all men see.  
verse 6 The solitary God doth set in familie●…, and from bands  
The chained doth free; while rebels dwell in dry and desert lands.   

verse 7 When thou didst go before thy flock▪ set free from great distress;  
●…ching before them as their guide t●…rough the great wilderness:  
verse 8 Then did thy presence shake the earth▪ then drops from heaven fell:  
Sin●…i did shake before the Lord, the God of Israel.   

verse 9 But, Lord, thou to thine heritage didst send a plenteous rain;  
Whereby when weary it became, it was refreshed again.  
verse 10 Thy congregation dwelled therein, for thy especial grace,  
O God, for thy poor people there prepared a dwelling place.    

The second part.  

verse 11 The word was given us from above by our almighty God:  
Great was the company of those that published it abroad.  
verse 12 The Kings of armies fled apace, they ●…led, and would not stay;  
And she that tarried then at home, did take and part the prey.   

verse 13 And though ye lay among the pots, like Doves ye shall appear;  
Whose wings with silver, and with gold whole feathers covered were.  
verse 14 When the Almighty with his power great Kings did overthrow;  
Then was it like to Salmon hill, when it was white with snow.   

verse 15 The hill of God, as Basan hill, mounts up towards the sky;  
As Basan hill, so is his hill exalted up on high.  
verse 16 Why leap ye so, ye mountains high? this is God's loved hill;  
Where he desires to dwell, and where he dwell for ever will.   

verse 17 Gods chariots twenty thousands are, his angels thousands be;  
With them, as in the holy place, on Sinai mount is he.  
verse 18 And thou triumphing gloriously ascended haste on high;  
And with thee thou hast captive led our sad captivity.   

Thou hast received gifts for men, even those that did rebel:  
That being turned to the Lord, the Lord with them may dwell.  
verse 19 Blessed be God, with whose great gifts we daily laden be;  
Blessed be God, because alone our Saviour is he.   

verse 20 He of salvation is the God, who is our God most strong;  
The issues from expected death to God the Lord belong.  
verse 21 But God his enemy's head shall wound, and in his kindled wrath  
The hairy scalp of him that walks still in a sinful path.    

The third part.  

verse 22 God said, My people I will bring again from Basan hill:  
Yea, from the seas devouring depths them bring again I will.  
verse 23 That in thy conquened enemies blood thy feet may dipped be;  
And that while dogs do lick the same, their tongues thou red mayst see.   

verse 24 Men well have seen thy goings, Lord, in majesty and glory;  
How thou dost go▪ my God and King, into thy Sanctuary.  
verse 25 The singers first, and next came they on Instruments that play:  
The Damsels that on Timbrels played were with them in the way.   

verse 26 Now in thy congregations all, O Israel, praise the Lord;  
And jacob's whole pos●…erity give thanks with one accord.  
verse 27 There little Benjamin with their head Princes and counsel there  
Of Judah were, there Zab●…lons and Nepthalies' Princes were.   

verse 28 Thy word, O God, and thy comm●… this strength to us hath brought;  
And, Lord, we pray thee, strengthen n●… what thou for us hast wrought.  
verse 29 Thy Temple at Jerusalem, and worship placed be;  
Therefore shall many Princes come, and presents bring to thee.   

verse 30 Rebuke the spearmen's company, those Calves and Bulls of might;  
Make them pay tribute, and confound those that in war delight.  
verse 31 Then shall the lords of Egypt come▪ and present●…with them bring:  
The Blackmoores shall stretch out the●… hand●… unto their Lord and King.   

verse 32 Yea, all ●…e Kingdoms of the earth, sing praises to this King:  
For he is Lord of all the earth, unto him praises sing.  
verse 33 He on the highest heaven rides, the heavens of old that were:  
Yea, thence he sendsa mighty voice, a voice that striketh fear.   

verse 34 Ascribe ye strength unto the Lord▪ his excellency he  
On Israel shows, and from the clouds his strength he makes us see.  
verse 35 Though dreadful from his holy place▪ v●… Israel's God is ●…e;  
Who gives his people strength & power: God therefore blessed be.     

PSAL. LXIX.  


O God, s●…ve ●…nd deliver me, the waters so increase,  
That near my soul the●… entered be; Lord, make their rag●… to cease.  
verse 2 In the dee●… mire sink down I do, where standing there ●…s none;  
In the deep waters while I go, floods me have overflown.   

verse 3 My crying now hath wearied me, my throat therewith is dry;  
Mine eyes do fail, while long on thee I wait, my God most hi●….  
verse 4 Those whom I never injured, yet hatred bear to me:  
Yea, more than hairs upon my head; these men in number be.   

verse 5 And strong my causeless enemies be, who gladly would me slay;  
So to restore they forced me, what I took not away.  
verse 6 Mine errors and my foolishness, Lord, thou dost know, and see  
My faults, and all my sinfulness cannot be hid from thee.   

verse 7 Let not those be ashamed for me, O Lord, that wait on thee;  
And let not those that seek to thee, for me confounded be.  
verse 8 Because I for thy sake alone do suffer this disgrace;  
And for thy sake, and not mine own, shame covered hath my face.   

verse 9 I to my brethren am become a stranger, and unknown;  
One mother bore us in her womb, yet me they would not own.  
verse 10 Because the zeal did eat up me which to thy house I bore:  
And the reproaches cast at thee, upon me fallen are.    

The second part.  

verse 11 When I do weep, yea when I fast, for humbling of my soul;  
This in a scoff at me is cast, for this they me control.  
verse 12 Sackcloth I did my garment make when I in heart was sad:  
But for a proverb me they take, and at my grief are glad.   

verse 13 They tear me with their slandr●… tongu●… who in the gate do sit;  
On me the drunkards make their song●… with wicked scoffing wit.  
verse 14 But in a gracious time to thee my prayer is, O Lord:  
In thy great mercy hear thou me, for thy true saying word.   

verse 15 Pluck thou my feet out of the mi●…e, from sinking do me keep;  
From such as do my hurt desire, and from the waters deep.  
verse 16 Let not the floods me overflow, nor deeps down swallow me:  
And let not the pits mouth below upon meclosed be.   

verse 17 Good is thy kindness and thy love, therefore give ear to me:  
Lord, turn to me, thy wrath remove, for great thy mercies be.  
verse 18 And do not from thy servanthide, nor turn thy face away:  
I am oppressed on every side, in haste give ear I pray.   

verse 19 Unto my troubled soul draw nigh, redeem, and set it free;  
And from mine enemy's tyranny, save and deliver me.  
verse 20 Thou knowst all my reproach and shame, thou seest my great disgrace;  
Mine enemies which procure the same are all before thy face.   

verse 21 Reproaches broken have my heart, and I am full of grief:  
I looked who pity would impart, but none did give relief.  
verse 22 But bitter gall in stead of meat to me they given have:  
For drink, even when my thirst was great, sharp ●…inegar they gave.    

The third part.  

verse 23 Their table turned into a share before them let us see:  
Let that by which they well should 〈◊〉 to a trap changed be.  
verse 24 And let their eyes so darkened be, that sight may them for sake;  
And let th●… lo●…nes be made by thee continually to shake.   

verse 25 Pour out thine indignation upon them ve●…emently:  
Let t●…y sierce wrath them seize upon, an●… h●…vie on ●…hem lve▪  
verse 26 And let their habitation be ●…solate and waste;  
And in their empty tents not one inhabitant be pla●…t.   

verse 27 For whom thou in thy love d●… sm●… they hate and hurt him more.  
With talk to grieve him they delight, whom thou didst wound before.  
verse 28 The●… let them add iniquity to former wickedness;  
And let them not come happily into thy righteousness.   

verse 29 Out from the book of living soul●… blotted be they by thee;  
And never let them in t●…e rolls of just men written be.  
verse 30 But I am poor, and full of grie●… 〈◊〉 ●…ord, to my soul d●…aw ni●…:  
〈◊〉 thy salvation give ●…liefe, ●…d 〈◊〉 me up on hi●…,   

verse 31 The Name of God théns with a song praise heartily will I;  
And with thanksgiving shall my tongue h●…m greatly magnify.  
verse 32 This sacrifice of praise shall more delightful be to thee,  
Then of young ●…ulls and oxen store, with 〈◊〉 and horns can be.   

verse 33 When this the humble men shall see, it joy to them shall give;  
And, Lord, all those that seek for thee, their heart shall ever live.  
verse 34 Because the Lord the poor doth hear, when they their prayers make;  
And not despiseth 〈◊〉 that were made prisoners for his sake.   

verse 35 Therefore let he●…ven his praises s●…g earth to him praises g●…ve;  
Praise hi●…, ve sea●…, and ever●… thing which there do move and live.  
verse 36 For God will surely Zion save, and Judah's cities build;  
That men possession there may have, and houses may be filled.   

verse 37 Thy servants seed that do thee fear, inherit shall the same;  
And they shall have their dwelling there, that love thy blessed Name.     

PSAL. LXX.  

O God▪ to me take heed, I he●… of thee require;  
O Lo●… of hosts, 〈◊〉 and make speed, help, help, I thee desire.  
verse 2 With shame confound them all, that seek my soul to spill:  
Rebuke them back with blame to fall, that think and wish me ill.   

verse 3 Let them back turned be, let shame reward them still;  
That in my trouble say of me, So, so, we have our will.  
verse 4 But let them joyful be in thee with joy and wealth,  
Which only trust and seek to thee, and to thy saving health.   

verse 5 That they may say always, in mirth and one accord;  
All glory, honour, laud, and praise be given to thee, O Lord.  
verse 6 But I am weak and poor, come, Lord, thine aid I lack:  
Thou art my stay and help, therefore make speed, and be not slack.    

PSAL. LXXI.  


MY Lord my God, in all distress my hope is whole in thee,  
Then let no shame my soul oppress, nor once take hold on me.  
verse 2 Deliver me, and set me free ●…n thine own righteousness;  
Give ear to me, my Saviour be, when men would me oppress.   

verse 3 Be thou my rock, where I may have all times a safe resort:  
Thou gav'st commandment me to save, O thou my strength and fort.  
verse 4 From wicked men, and all their might, my God, deliver me;  
From hands of them that hate the right, from cruel men me free.   

verse 5 For thou, Almighty Lord, art now my hope me to defend:  
Yea from my youth my trust art thou, on thee I did depend.  
verse 6 Thou didst sustain me from the womb, and by thy power and will  
I from my mothers bowel▪ did come, and I will praise thee still.   

verse 7 Me as a wonder many see, for strange they think my case;  
Yet still by faith I fly to thee, thou art my hiding place.  
verse 8 And, gracious Lord, my mouth and tongue, fill with thy praises still:  
My mouth and tongue all the day long▪ let thine high honour ●…ill.   

verse 9 O do not cast me off from thee, when years me old do make;  
And when my strength doth fail in me, then do not me forsake.  
verse 10 For lo, mine enemies bitterly against thy servant spoke:  
They for my soul in wait that lie, together counsel take.   

verse 11 They said, God doth him now forsake, and he is left alone:  
Him let us persecute and take, now God from him is gone.  
verse 12 But, Lord, though thou art gone, they say, far from me never he:  
Yea now, my God, without delay come to give help to me.    

The second part.  

verse 13 Confound thou, & consume my so●…, that me do seek to kill:  
And let dishonour co●…er those, that think and wish me ill.  
verse 14 Surely with confidence will I still hope and wait on thee;  
And to thy praise continually new praise shall added be.   

verse 15 And all the day I will not cease thy righteousnsse to show,  
And thy salvation; for of these an end I never knew.  
verse 16 Lord, in thy strength I will go on, defended still by thee;  
And thy pure righteousness alone by me shall mentioned be.   

verse 17 For even from my youth, O God, I have been taught by thee:  
Thy wonders ●…ith r●…o abroad have been declared by me.  
verse 18 Now also when I old am grown, and when my head is grey;  
Forsake me not, thou Holy One, but with me ever stay.   

verse 19 Un●…ll to those who now do live, ●…hy strength I may declare;  
And of thy power the knowledge give to those unborn that are.  
verse 20 O Lord, high is thy righteousness, and highly praised to be;  
Great things thou dost, I do confess, Lord, who is like to thee?   

verse 21 Thou, who great troubles mad'st me know, again shalt quicken me;  
And ●…om the depths of earth below I shall be raised by thee.  
verse 22 And thou my greatness shalt increase, my comforts shall abound:  
For wit●… thy comforts and thy peace, thou s●…lt me compass round.   

verse 23 ●…nd I will praise thy truth and thee the Psalt●…ry upon:  
My 〈◊〉 shall with a song agree to thee, O Holy One.  
verse 24 M●… lips great g●…adnesse shall express, when I shall sing to thee:  
My soul shall show great joyfulness, wh●…ch thou from death didst free.   

verse 25 My tongue shall also speak with joy 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 all the day:  
For th●…se thou justly dost destroy, that sought for my de●…ay.     

PSAL. LXXII.  


LOrd, give thy judgements to the King, therein instruct him well;  
And with his Son in governing, Lord, let thy justice dwell.  
verse 2 Then shall he govern uprightly, and give thy people right;  
Then shall he judge with equity thy poor that have no might.   

verse 3 Then shall the mountains that are hie bring to the people peace;  
Then little hills shall fruitfully by justice peace increase.  
verse 4 And judge shall he the poor & wea●… the needy he shall save;  
And those he shall in pieces break, who them oppressed have.   

verse 5 The people thee so long shall fear, and honour thee they shall;  
As shall the Sun and Moon appear, through generations all.  
verse 6 Like rain upon the grass new mown, to us descend he shall;  
And like mild showers, whose water down on the dry earth do fall.   

verse 7 And those that righteous are and pure, shall flourish in his reign:  
He shall, while doth the Moon endure, abundant peace maintain.  
verse 8 His large and great dominion from sea to sea extends:  
It from the river shall go on, to the earth's utmost ends.   

verse 9 They that in deserts do remain, bow down before him must;  
His enemies that refuse his reign, shall stoop, and lick the dust.  
verse 10 Those that the Kings of Tarshish be, those that the Isles command:  
●…ba's and Seba's Kings to thee shall bring gifts in their hand.   

verse 11 Yea, and all Kings down low shall fall before his glorious sight:  
And him shall serve the Nations all, yea serve him with delight.  
verse 12 For when the needy to him cry, his goodness them shall save;  
He to the poor shall give supply, who else no helper have.    

The second part.  

verse 13 He taketh pity on the poor, that are with need oppressed;  
He shall preserve them evermore, and bring their soul to rest.  
verse 14 And from deceit and cruel might their souls redeem shall he;  
Their blood right precious in his sight shall still esteemed be.   

verse 15 But he shall live, and gold shall they of Sheba to him bring;  
And ever for him shall they pray, and daily bless the King.  
verse 16 Of corn an handful men shall see to grow upon the land;  
On tops of mountains high shall be the place, where it shall stand.   

verse 17 And yet like Lebanons' trees shall shake the fruit, when winds do blow;  
Those of the City will he make like grass to spring and grow.  
verse 18 His Name shall be continued still, last like the Sun it shall:  
He men shall bless; him also will all Nations blessed call.   

verse 19 The mighty Lord still blessed be, the God of Israel:  
For wondrous works alone doth he, and ●…e doth all excel.  
verse 20 Yea blessed his glorious Name be 〈◊〉 by Angels and by men;  
Let the whole earth his glory fill, say all, Amen, Amen.     

PSAL. LXXIII.  


TRuly to Israel God is good, yea gracious is he:  
To all that in their heart upright, and clean before him by.  
verse 2 But as for me my failing feet were almost gone aside;  
My wavering and unsteadfast steps, now ready were to slide.   

verse 3 For at the fools that flourished I fre●…ed enviously;  
And at the wicked, when I saw their great prosperity.  
verse 4 For these men walk at liberty, in b●…s they do not die;  
But firm and flourishing doth their strength abide continually.   

verse 5 When others deep in troubles are, they are not troubled then;  
Not are they plagued outwardly, like unto other men.  
Therefore great pride like a strong chain them compasseth about;  
●…nd, like a garment violence doth cover them throughout.   

Their eyes with fatness out do stand, so full themselves they feed:  
Their store of wealth is such, that it their wishes doth exceed.  
They are corrupt in heart and life, and they speak wickedly  
Of their oppressions and their wrongs, yea they talk loftily.   

For they against the heavens set their mouth in daring talk:  
And proudly their unbrid●…d tongue throughout the earth doth walk.  
●…o God's people oftentimes for this looks back, and turns about;  
Since waters from so full a cup to them are poured out.    

The second part.  

verse 11 And thus they say, How can it be that God doth all things know?  
Or in the Highest can there be knowledge of things below?  
verse 12 Behold, these the ungodly are, who seem to live in peace;  
And they do prosper in the world, in riches they increase.   

verse 13 Then said I, verily that I my heart have cleansed in vain;  
And washed my hands in innocence, and did from sin abstain.  
verse 14 For contrary to these have I been plagued every day;  
And every morning heavily a scourge upon me lay.   

verse 15 Yet if I say, Thus will I speak, behold, offend should I  
Against thy people and thy sons, that under crosses lie.  
verse 16 But then I this to understand, my musing thoughts did bend:  
But it so painful was, that I it could not comprehend.   

verse 17 Until into thy Sanctuary I humbly went, and then  
I plainly understood the end of prosperous wicked men.  
verse 18 That verily in slippery ways these men thou placed haste;  
And that into destruction down they by thy hand are cast.   

verse 19 As in a moment how are they to desolation brought?  
They utterly consumed are with terrors in a thought.  
verse 20 And like a dream when one awakes, they vanish from our eyes:  
O Lord, thou when thou shalt awake, their image shalt del●…ise,    

The third part.  

verse 21 Yet thus mine heart was grieved then, my mind was much oppressed:  
verse 22 So fond was I and ignorant, and in this point a beast.  
verse 23 Nevertheless I do remain continually with thee;  
●…hough I was weak, by my right hand thou, Lord, hast holden me.   

verse 24 And with thy counsel while I live, thou shalt me guide aright;  
And afterward shalt me receive to glory in thy sight.  
verse 25 Whom have I for my chiefest good but thee in heaven above;  
And besides thee I none on earth so much desire and love.   

verse 26 And though my flesh and heart do fail, yet God doth fail me never;  
For my heart's strength is God, and he my portion is for ever.  
verse 27 For lo, they that are far from thee, most justly perish shall;  
And those that whoring go from thee, shall be destroyed all.   

verse 28 But surely it is good for me still to draw near to God:  
I trust in God, that so I may show all thy works abroad.     

PSAL. LXXIIII.  


WHy art thou, Lord, so long from us▪ in all this danger deep?  
Why doth thine anger kindle thus at thine own pasture sheep?  
verse 2 Think on thy congregation purchased of old by thee;  
And thine inheritance think upon, which thou from bonds didst free.   

Still look upon thy chosen place, and it remember well;  
This Zion Mount, where of thy grace thou pleased waste to dwell.  
verse 3 Lift up thy feet and come apace, those utter ruins see;  
Which wrought within thy holy place by wicked enemies be.   

verse 4 For where thy congregations were, thine enemies roar and cry;  
And they for signs of triumph there, their ensigns set on high.  
verse 5 A man was famous once as he had axes lifted high:  
Upon the trees that thickest be, thy house to beautify.   

verse 6 But now the carved work apace down break they with despite;  
Thy house with axes to deface and lummers they delight.  
verse 7 Thy house they do consume with flame, and to the ground it c●…st:  
Desiling it, though once thy Name to dwell there thou hadst placed.   

verse 8 And thus they said within their heart; Destroy them out of hand;  
Then burned they up in every part God's houses through the land.  
verse 9 Yet thou no sign of help dost send, our Prophets all are gone;  
To tell when this our plague shall end, among us there is none.    

The second part.  

verse 10 How long, Lord, shall the enemy at thee reproaches cast?  
And shall his spiteful blasphemy against thee ever last?  
verse 11 Why is thy right hand thus drawn back, and in thy bosom lies?  
O pluck it out, and be not slack to strike thine enemies.   

verse 12 For God is my great King of old, who hath salvation wrought;  
Amid the earth men might behold what help to his he brought.  
verse 13 By thy great strength divided was the sea, when thou didst speak;  
Of dragons which through waters pass, the heads thou there didst break.   

verse 14 And the Whale's head thou didst divide, although his strength was great▪  
To those in deserts that abide thou gavest him for meat.  
verse 15 The flood and fountain mightily thou didst asunder cleave;  
And mighty rivers making dry, paths there for thine didst leave.   

verse 16 The shining day, the shady night, thine, and thine only are;  
The glorious Sun, and all the light thou only didst prepare.  
verse 17 Thou dost appoint the ends & coasts of all the earth about;  
Both Summer heat, and winter frosts thy hand hath found them out.    

The third part.  

verse 18 Remember that thine enemies on thee reproaches lay;  
And foolish people blasphemies against thy Name do say.  
verse 19 Thy Turtles soul, which sinners hate, do not to them deliver;  
Thy congregations poor estate do not forget for ever.   

verse 20 Regard thy covenant, and see the land oppressed doth lie;  
Even the dark places filled be with men of cruelty.  
verse 21 O let not those that are oppressed, return again with shame;  
But help the needy and distressed, and let them praise thy Name.   

verse 22 The cause is thine, O Lord, arise, for thy cause pleader be:  
Remember how the man unwise daily reproacheth thee.  
verse 23 The voice forget not of thy foes, nor their proud blasphemies;  
Because still grows the rage of those, that do against thee rise.     

PSAL. LXXV.  

TO thee, O Lord, we thanks do give, we do give thanks to thee:  
For that thy Name to us is near, we by thy wonders see.  
verse 2 When I th' assembly shall receive, uprightly judge I shall:  
The earth and men therein do faint, I stay her pillars all.   

verse 3 I to the foolish people said, Do not deal foolishly;  
And to the wicked, Lift not up the horn so lostily.  
verse 4 Yea, lift not up your ●…orne on high, despising those below;  
And with a stiff-neck do not speak, though you in honour grow.   

verse 5 For know ye that promotion high, (though men thereof do boast)  
Nor from the East nor West doth come, nor from the Southern coast.  
verse 6 But God that ruleth all the world, is the great Judge alone:  
He putteth down the one, and sets another in the throne.   

verse 7 For in God's hand there is a cup, red wi●…e that in it hath:  
This wine is of a mixture full, this mixture is his wrath.  
verse 8 This out he poureth, but the dregs drink shall the wicked all:  
Yea sinners all, though high on earth, wring out, and drink them shall.   

verse 9 But I thy glory to thy Church declare for ever will;  
And unto thee, O jacob's God, I will sing prays still.  
verse 10 And all the horns of wicked men shall be cut off by me:  
But then the horns of righteous men shall high exalted be.    

PSAL. LXXVI.  

THe Lord is known in Judah well, and his most glorious Name  
Is very great in Israel, which doth extol the same.  
verse 2 ●…is Tabernacle placed to be in Salem was his will;  
For his abode and dwelling he did choose out Zion hill.   

verse 3 There he the arrows of the bows did break ●…or Zions sake:  
The sword and shield of mighty foes, and battle there he broke.  
verse 4 Thus thou more glorious dost appear, and excellent than they  
In mighty troops that gathered were, on mountains high of prey.   

verse 5 Thou spoilt hast the ●…out of mind, and they have slept their sleep;  
Their hands the mighty could not find, their lives they could not keep.  
verse 6 When thy rebuke against those men, O jacob's God, did pass:  
With a dread sleep possessed then ●…oth 〈◊〉 and chariot was.   

verse 7 Thou, even thou, Lord, most great in might, art he whom all should fear;  
And who dares stand before thy sight, if once thy wrath appear?  
verse 8 From heaven thou didst make men hear, the judgements of thine hand;  
The earth surprised was with fear, and silent it did stand.   

verse 9 When God to judgement did arise, to save the humble men;  
Even those to save▪ whom most despise, the earth stood silent then.  
verse 10 The fury that in man doth reign, unto thy praise shall be;  
And of his wrath what doth remain, shall be restrained by thee.   

verse 11 Unto your God both vow and pay, ye that to him are near;  
Bring gifts to him, whose voice obey should all, whom all should fear.  
verse 12 The spirit of the Princes great cut off with power shall he;  
To Kings that hold the highest seat he terrible shall be.    

PSAL. LXXVII.  


I With my voice to God did cry, when great my troubles were:  
My voice did cry to God on high, and he to me gave ear.  
verse 2 In grief I sought the Lord by day, my sore still ran by night:  
My wearied soul did put away all comfort and delight.   

verse 3 I to remembrance God did call, yet great my grief did grow:  
I did complain, yet grief withal my spirit did overflow.  
verse 4 Thou dost from sleep mine eyes r●…strain▪ and mak'st them still to wake:  
I am so vexed and full of pain, my speech doth me forsake.   

verse 5 Then thought I on the days of old, and ancient times and years;  
Which saw God's mercies manifold amid great griefs and fears.  
verse 6 By night my songs I called to mind, and with my heart I spoke;  
My spirit made earnest search to find what issue thou wouldst make.   

verse 7 Will God, said I, still hide his face, and cast me off for ever?  
Will he no more extend his grace, and show his favour never?  
verse 8 For ever is his mercy gone, which I have seen before?  
The promise of the Holy One, shall it ●…aile evermore?   

verse 9 Is't true that God forgotten hath now gracious to be?  
His tender mercie●… in his wrath, wholly shut up hath he?  
verse 10 Then said I, Mine infirmity doth cause these doubts and fears▪  
I will recall what the most High hath done in former years.    

The second part.  

verse 11 The works remember well will I which Gods great might hath done;  
Even his strange works wrought wondrously, in ages past and gone.  
verse 12 Yea, my deep meditation of all thy works shall be:  
I in my talk will mention what hath been done by thee.   

verse 13 Thy secret ways are best within thy Sanctuary known;  
And who so great a God hath been, as our almighty One?  
verse 14 Thou art the God, by whose great might, wrought many wonders are;  
And plainly in the people's sight thy strength thou didst declare.   

verse 15 Thy people from captivity, thy mighty arm did free;  
Even jacob's sons their liberty, and joseph's had from thee.  
verse 16 The waters, Lord, perceived thee; the waters saw thee well;  
And they for fear aside did flee, the depths on trembling fell.   

verse 17 The clouds their water forth did power, a sound came from the skies;  
And then abroad a stormy shower of thy swift arrow's flie●….  
verse 18 In heaven loud thundering voices were, and lightning's light did make:  
In this low world than men did fear, and trembling earth did shake.   

verse 19 Thy way is in the sea, thy path where thou of old hast gone  
Was in great waters, where none hath thy footsteps seen and known.  
verse 20 By Moses and by Aaron's hand thou didst lead through the deep  
Thy people, to the promised land, like to a flock of sheep.     

PSAL. LXXVIII.  


ATtend, my people, to my Law, incline your harkening ear  
Unto the words which I shall speak, and ponder what you hear.  
verse 2 My mouth shall speak a parable, and sayings dark of old.  
verse 3 Which we have heard and known, and which our fathers have us told.   

verse 4 We will not hide them from their seed, yea those unborn that be,  
God's praises, and almighty strength, and wonders, teach will we.  
verse 5 To Jacob he a Testimony and Law to Israel gave,  
Which by our fathers to their ●…eed he surely taught would have.   

verse 6 That so the race which was to come, might well them learn and know;  
That children yet unborn the same might to their children show.  
verse 7 That they might set their hope in God, and suffer not to fall  
His mighty works out of their mind, but keep his precepts all.   

verse 8 And might not, like their father's old▪ be disobedient found;  
Whose heart not right, whose spirit with God not steadfast was, nor sound.  
verse 9 The men of Ephraim being armed, and with them carrying bows:  
B●…ck in the day of battle turned, and fled before their foes.    

The second part.  

verse 10 They did not that just covenant keep, which God to them did give;  
And after his most perfect laws they did refuse to live.  
verse 11 But they forgot the mighty works which by him wrought had been:  
Yea, they ●…orgat those wonders great, which Israel's eyes had seen.   

verse 12 For he had done things marvellous in their fo●…efathers sight:  
In Egypt's land, and Zoans field he showed his glorious might.  
verse 13 The sea by him divided, gave a passage to them all;  
And he did make the waters stand like to an heap or wall.   

verse 14 He led them by a shady cloud by day, when it was light;  
And with a shining light of 〈◊〉 he led them in the night.  
verse 15 And in the thirsty wilderness the stony rocks he clavae;  
And as from the great swelling depth●… thence drink to them he gave.    

The third part.  

verse 16 He by his might clear streams 〈◊〉 from the hard rock to flow;  
And thence he caused waters great like rivers down to go.  
verse 17 Yet did they add more sin to sin, against him they transgress;  
And the most High they did provoke in the great wilderness.   

verse 18 For in their heart they tempted God, and speaking with mitrust;  
They greedily did meat require to satisfy their lust.  
verse 19 Against the Lord himself they spoke, and said profanely thus,  
A table in the wilderness can God prepare for us?   

verse 20 Behold, he smote the rock, and thence came streams and waters great;  
And can he give his people bread, and send them flesh to eat?  
verse 21 The Lord heard this, & waxed wroth, so k●…ed was a flame▪  
In jacob's house, and anger great up against Israel came.   

verse 22 Because, believing not in God, no trust to him they gave;  
As if his goodness and his power, them could not feed and save.  
verse 23 Though he unto the clouds above had sent forth his command;  
And he the doors of heaven high had opened with his hand.   

verse 24 And though upon them plenteously he Manna down did rain;  
And though he gave unto them▪ corn of heaven, them to sustain.  
verse 25 Then man upon this earth below the Angel's food did eat;  
Yea, of his bounty to the full down to them sent he meat.    

The fourth part.  

verse 26 And in the heaven he did cause an East-wind forth to pass;  
And by his all-commanding power brought in a Southwind was▪  
verse 27 He raine●… flesh on them as dust, and feathered fowls like sand:  
verse 28 Amid their camp about their tents it fell by his command.   

verse 29 Then did they eat, & were well filled, their own desire he gave;  
And they from that were not estranged, which their own lust di●… crave.  
verse 30 But as the meat was in their mouths, his wrath upon them fell;  
verse 31 And ●…lew the flower of all their youth, and choice of Israel.   

verse 32 Yet fell they to their wont sins, and still they did him grieve:  
For all the wonders that he wrought, they would him not believe.  
verse 33 Therefore their days in vanity did he consume and waste;  
And by his wrath their wretched yeare●… away in troubles past.   

verse 34 But ever when he plagued them, they fought him speedily;  
Remembering that God was their strength and Saviour most hie.  
verse 35 Yet with their mouths they flattered him, and spoke but fainedl●…:  
verse 36 And they unto the God of truth with their false tongues did lie.   

verse 37 For though their words were goo●…, their heart▪ yet with him was not right;  
And steadfast in his covenant they were not in his sight.  
verse 38 Yet being of compassion full, their sins he did forgive:  
When justice them might have destroyed, he suffered them to live.    

The fifth part.  

Ye●…, many a time his anger fierce away he turned hath;  
And he (though they provoked him) stirred no●… up all his wrath.  
verse 39 For that they were but fading flesh in mind he did retain;  
A wind which passeth soon away, and cometh not again.   

verse 40 How often did they him provoke within the wilderness:  
And in the desert did him grieve with their rebelliousness?  
verse 41 Yea, they turn'dback, and tempted God, and to the holy One  
They did set limits, and would show what could by him be done.   

verse 42 Not thinking of his hand and power, not of the day when he  
From their oppressing enemy did mightily them free.  
verse 43 His signs in Egypt they forgot, though wrought before their sight;  
And wonders great in Zoans field done by his dreadful might.   

verse 44 Remembering not that he had turned their rivers into blood;  
That so the thirsty could not fetch their drink at any flood.  
verse 45 Nor how he sent them swarms of flies, which did them sore anno●…;  
And filled their country's full of frogs▪ which did their land destroy.   

verse 46 How to the Caterpillar he their lan●…s increase did give;  
To Locusts he their labours gave, whereon they thought to live.  
verse 47 And in his wrath their fruitful vin●… he did destroy with hail;  
And ●…e their pleasant Sicamores with frost did make to quail.   

verse 48 And he delivered to the hail their cattle in the field,  
And to hot thunderbolts their flocks to be destroyed and killed.  
verse 49 On them the fierceness of his wrath he caused to descend:  
Trouble and anger God on them by evil spirits did send.    

The sixth part.  

verse 50 He to his anger making way, spared not their souls from death;  
But to the kill pestilence gave up their life and breath.  
verse 51 And in the land of Egypt he the firstborn all did smite;  
And in the tents of Ham the chief of all their strength and might.   

verse 52 But his own people, whom he loved, in safety he did keep;  
And led them in the wilderness, like to a flock of sheep.  
verse 53 He led them safely by his power, they had no cause to fear:  
But by the seas their cruel foes all overwhelmed were.   

verse 54 He brought them out into the coasts of his own holy land:  
Even to the Mount which he did get by his strong arm and hand.  
verse 55 For them he cast the heathen out, and did their land divide;  
And in their tents he set the Tribes of Israel to abide.   

verse 56 Yet did they tempt the highest God, and him provoked they;  
His testimonies they forsook, and did not them obey.  
verse 57 But, like their fathers, turned back, and dealt unfaithfully:  
Aside they turned, like a bow that shoots deceitfully.   

verse 58 And they with altars him displeased, set up in places high;  
And with their graven images him moved to jealousy.  
verse 59 When God of this great wickedness in heaven heard the cry,  
He waxed wroth, and Israel then abhorred vehemently.   

verse 60 Yea, than the Tabernacle he of Shiloh did forsake;  
The tent and place where he to men his presence known did make.  
verse 61 His strength into captivity than gave he to be led;  
His glory to the enemy's hand he then delivered.    

The seventh part.  

verse 62 He gave his people to the sword, and being angry than  
verse 63 With his inheritance, the fire consumed their strongest men.  
verse 64 Their maidens than no marriage had, their Priests fell by the sword;  
Their widow's lamentations to them did not afford.   

verse 65 But then the Lord arose as one that did from sleep awake;  
And like a Giant, that by wine refreshed, a shout doth make.  
verse 66 His enemies in the hinder parts he smote both great and small;  
And so upon them did he put a shame perpetual.   

verse 67 Moreover, he the Tabernacle of Joseph did refuse;  
The fruitful Tribe of Ephraim he was not pleased to choose.  
verse 68 But he the Tribe of Judah chose, and purposed there to dwell:  
The Mount of Zion he did choose, for it he loved well.   

verse 69 And he his Sanctuary built, like to a palace hie;  
And, like the earth, it established; to stand continually.  
verse 70 And he his servant David chose, his flock to rule and keep;  
Whom of his special grace he took, even from the folds of sheep.   

verse 71 He followed then the Ewes with young, when God did him advance;  
To feed his people Israel, and his inheritance.  
verse 72 And so in soundness of his heart them faithfully he fed;  
And he with skilfulness of hands them wisely governed.     

PSAL. LXXIX.  


THine heritage the Heathen take, and, Lord, thy house by them  
Defiled is, and heaps they make of thy Jerusalem.  
verse 2 The bodies of thy Saints they give unto the fowls for meat;  
Their flesh, whose souls with thee do live, to beasts they give to eat.   

verse 3 Their blood throughout Jerusalem, as water spilt they have;  
And none there was that gave to them a burial and a grave.  
verse 4 To those that here are dwelling nigh, thus a reproach are we;  
And they derlde us scornfully, that round about us be.   

verse 5 How long, Lord? shall continually thy wrath against us last?  
And shall thy kindled jealousy like fire still burn and waste?  
verse 6 On Heathen lands that know not thee, let thy wrath's tempest fall;  
Poured out on Kingdoms let it be, that on thee do not call.   

verse 7 For they have got the upper hand, and jacob's seed destroyed;  
His habitation and his land, they have left waste and void.  
verse 8 Forget our old iniquity, prevent us, Lord, in haste;  
With tender mercies graciously, for down we low are cast.    

The second part.  

verse 9 O God our Saviour, we thee pray us now to help and save:  
In mercy purge our sins away, that praise thy Name may have.  
verse 10 Why shall the heathen men, when us so low cast down they see,  
Say to thy great dishonour thus, Their God, now where is he?   

O let that God be known among the heathen in our sight;  
Whiles thy Saint's blood shed forth by wrong, thou dost revenge by right.  
verse 11 And let the prisoners sighs ascend before thy sight on high:  
Those in thy mighty power defend, that are condemned to die.   

verse 12 And in their bosoms sevenfold paid let our neighbours be,  
For that reproach wherewith most bold they have reproached thee.  
verse 13 So we thy pasture sheep that are, thou praise for ever shall;  
And we thy people shall declare thy praise to ages all.     

PSAL. LXXX.  


O Shepherd, by whose grace and might kept Israel is, and fed;  
Thou, by whom joseph's house aright like to a flock is led.  
verse 2 Thou that in mercy dost excel, to us thine ear incline;  
Thou between Cherubs that dost dwell, upon us brightly shine.   

verse 3 In Ephraim's and Manassehs sight, O let thy strength appear;  
In Benjamins' sight stir up thy might, to save us, Lord, draw near.  
verse 4 Turn us again by thy great grace, convert us, Lord, to thee:  
Show us the brightness of thy face, and then full safe are we.   

verse 5 Lord God of hosts, with heart and tongue, we daily pray to thee;  
And with thy people's prayer how long, Lord, angry will't thou be?  
verse 6 Thou dost them seed with sorrows deep, their bread with tears they eat;  
And drink the tears that they do weep, in measure full and great.   

verse 7 Thou hast us made a strife to those that here our neighbours be:  
They laugh at us that are our for'rs, wh●…n they our sorrows see.  
verse 8 O take us, Lord, unto thy grace, convert our minds to thee;  
Show forth to us thy joyful face, and we full safe shall be.    

The second part.  

verse 9 A vine from Egypt brought thou hast by thy outstretched hand;  
And thou the heathen out didst cast, to plant it in their land.  
verse 10 Before it thou a room didst make, where it might grow and stand;  
Thou caused'st it deep root to take, and it did fill the land.   

verse 11 And with the shadow of the same the mountains covered were;  
The spreading boughs that from ca●… like Cedars did appear.  
verse 12 Why then dost thou thus waste he la●… and down her hedge dost cast?  
That those who pass upon the way, this vine do pluck and waste?   

verse 13 The Boat that cometh from the woe: doth waste it furiously;  
The wild beast of the field for food devours it greedily.  
verse 14 O Lord of host●… return again, we pray thee, unto thine:  
From heaven look down, in love maintain, and visit this thy vine.   

verse 15 That vineyard see with favour now, which thy right hand did set;  
The branch which for thy glory thou mad'st strong, do not forget.  
verse 16 The burning fire doth it deface, thy vine is now cut down;  
Thy people perish, when thy face on them in wrath doth frown.   

verse 17 Upon the man of thy right hand, let thy hand still remain;  
Upon him whom thou strong to stand, didst for thyself maintain.  
verse 18 So will we not go back from thee, nor from thy worship fall:  
〈◊〉 quicken us, then gladly we upon thy Name shall call.   

verse 19 O Lord of hosts, through thy good grace, convert us unto thee;  
●…hold us with a pleasant face, and then full safe are we.     

PSAL. LXXXI.  


SIng unto God our strength & might, lift up aloud your voice;  
To jacob's God sing with delight, and make a joyful noise.  
verse 2 Unto you take a Psalm to sing, and sing ye cheerfully;  
The pleasant Harp and Timbrel bring, with the sweet Psaltery.   

verse 3 And with the Trumpets lofty voice let gladness be expressed;  
In the new Moon, a time of choice, and day of solemn feast.  
verse 4 Because this for all Israel was by the most High decreed:  
This Law from jacob's God did pass, unto all jacob's seed.   

verse 5 In Joseph this ordained was, when be from Egypt free,  
verse 6 From men of a strange tongue did pass, a tongue not known to me.  
verse 7 I from his shoulders took (saith he) the burden clean away;  
And from the furnace set him free, from burning brick of clay.   

verse 8 In trouble thou to me didst cry, and I did set thee free;  
And from the secret place on high of thunder answered thee.  
verse 9 At Meribah I proved thee, thy faith I there did try,  
Where waters thou didst ask of me with doubt and grudgingly.    

The second part.  

verse 10 But yet my people now give ear, to thee I testify:  
O Israel, if thou wilt me hear, and serve obediently:  
verse 11 Then know that surely I in thee will no strange God allow;  
And no strange god shall worshipped be; to such thou shalt not bow.   

verse 12 For I the Lord thy God am he, who thee from Egypt led:  
Thy mouth then open wide to me, and full thou shalt be fed.  
verse 13 But though that I did Israel choose my people for to be;  
To hear my voice he did refuse, and he would none of me.   

verse 14 Then did I give them up in wrath by their lust to be led;  
And so in their own counsels path they vainly wandered.  
verse 15 O that my people would me hear, and carefully obey!  
And O that Israel would me fear, and walk still in my way▪   

verse 16 How soon would I confound their foes, and bring them down full low;  
And turn my hand upon all those that would them overthrow?  
verse 17 The haters of the Lord to him themselves down low should cast;  
But my beloved people's time still flourishing should last.   

verse 18 I would have said them with the crop of finest of the wheat;  
And made the rock with honey drop, that they their fills should eat.     

PSAL. LXXXII.  

GOD in the congregation of mighty men doth stand;  
With earthly gods the Highest One doth stand, and judge the land.  
verse 2 To them he saith, How long will ye judge thus unrighteously?  
men's persons, though they wicked be, accepting partially.   

verse 3 Defend the poor and fatherless, when they of wrongs complain:  
Do justice to the comfortless, the poor man's cause maintain.  
verse 4 The poor and needy man set free, when he doth sue for right:  
Let them by you delivered be from the oppressors might.   

verse 5 But they are blind, and will not see, in darkness walk they do:  
The earth's foundations shaken be, and out of course they go.  
verse 6 I said of you, who judges be, that gods I would you call:  
I said to you, The children ye of the most High are all.   

verse 7 Yet surely die like men ye shall, and so to judgement go;  
As any mortal Prince doth fall, even ye shall perish so.  
verse 8 Then, Lord, arise, and by thy might the earth to judgement call;  
Because to thee, as Lord, of right belong the Nations all.    

PSAL. LXXXIII.  


O God, no longer silent stand, do not thy voice restrain:  
Be still no more, let thine own hand, Lord, thine own cause maintain.  
verse 2 For now behold thine enemies do rise tumultuously:  
Yea, they that hate thee do arise, and lift their heads on hie.   

verse 3 Against thy chosen people they do crafty counsel take;  
Their heads together do they lay, most cruel plots to make.  
verse 4 Come, let us cut them off, they say, that they no Nation be:  
Let Israel's name be put away, when none can Israel see.   

verse 5 In counsel they with one consent together joined be:  
They are with mischievous intent confederate against thee.  
verse 6 There were the tents of Edomites, there Ismaels' children were;  
With them were joined the Moabites, the Hagarens were there.   

verse 7 Gebal and Ammon joined be, with Amalek they conspire;  
With them the Philistims agree, and those that dwell at Tyre.  
verse 8 Ashur his force to theirs bathe laid, in league with them is he;  
That to Lot's children he an aid, and arm of strength may be.   

verse 9 But thou like Midian make them all, and such as Sisera was;  
With his King Jabin, who did fall, where Kish●…s brook doth pass.  
verse 10 As those thou didst at Endor slay, slay these that thee withstand:  
Make them like those whose bodies lay as dung upon the land.    

The second part.  

verse 11 And let their slaughtered Noble men, like Zeeb and Oreb fall:  
As Zeba and Zalmunna then, now make their Princes all,  
verse 11 Who proudly said, Into our hands let us Gods houses take;  
Let us his houses through the land our own possessions make.   

verse 13 But, O my God, like wheels them make that run, and do not stay:  
As winds away the chaff do take, so make them fly away.  
verse 14 As fire doth consume a wood, and it to ashes turn;  
And as the mountains high that stood, the lightning flames do burn.   

verse 15 So let thy tempest furiously them drive, and on them light;  
And let thy storm sent from on high, with terror them affright.  
verse 16 Cover, O Lord, and fill their face with their deserved shame;  
That they may humbly beg thy grace, and seek thy glorious Name.   

verse 17 Yet more, let them confounded be, and ve●…t continually:  
Yea, be they put to shame by thee, and perish fearfully.  
verse 18 That men may know that only thee they should Jehovah call;  
And thee alone on earth to be the Highest over all.     

PSAL. LXXXIV.  

HOw lovely is thy dwelling place, O Lord of hosts, to me!  
The Tabernacles of thy grace, how pleasant, Lord, they be!  
verse 2 My thirsty soul longs vehemently, yea faints thy courts to see;  
My very heart and flesh do cry, O living God, for thee.   

verse 3 The Sparrows find a room to rest, and save themselves from wrong;  
The Swallow makes herself a nest, wherein to lay her young.  
verse 4 Even nigh thine altars is the place in which these birds may lie:  
While me, my God and King, they chase, and force far thence to fly.   

verse 5 O those that in thy house may dwell, right blest and happy be,  
They ever thy great acts will tell, and still be praising thee.  
verse 6 And likewise blessed men are they, whose stay and strength thou art;  
Which to thy house do mind the way, and seek it with their heart.   

verse 7 For though through valleys dry they go, thy grace is with them still;  
Which, like a fountain, springeth so, that it their pits doth fill.  
verse 8 Thus did they go from strength to strength, and all unwearied were;  
And thus before the Lord at length in Zion all appear.   

verse 9 O Lord, thou God of armies, hear, now I to thee do pray;  
O God of Jacob, give an ear to that which I shall say.  
verse 10 Behold, O God our shield, with grace him that thus out is cast:  
Look upon thine Anointeds' face, and bring him back at last.   

verse 11 Because within thy courts one day is better to abide;  
Then in another place to stay a thousand days beside.  
verse 12 And in my Gods dear house I could more gladly keep a door;  
Then in the tents of sin I would dwell with all wealth and store.   

verse 13 For God, a sun and shield that is, will grace and glory give;  
And he no good will keep from his, that do uprightly live.  
verse 14 O Lord of hosts, that man is blest, and happy still shall be,  
Whose heart by faith doth ever rest, and firmly trust in thee.    

PSAL. LXXXV.  

UNto thy land, our Lord and King, thou hast done graciously:  
For Jacob thou again didst bring from his captivity.  
verse 2 Thou to thy people didst forgive their great iniquities;  
All sins wherein they once did live, thou cover'dst from thine eyes.   

verse 3 Thine anger so thou didst assuage, that all my wrath is gone;  
And thou art turned from thy rage, with them to be at one.  
verse 4 O God our health, do now convert thy people unto thee;  
From us let all thy wrath depart, and angry cease to be.   

verse 5 Why, shall thine anger never end, but still proceed on us?  
And shall thy wrath itself extend upon all ages thus?  
verse 6 Will't thou not us to life restore, and quicken us, that we  
Who are thy people evermore in thee may joyful be?   

verse 7 To us thy mercy, Lord, declare, and all our sins forgive;  
And unto us, thy flock that are, thy free salvation give.  
verse 8 Now will I hear what God will say, for he with peace shall bless  
His Saints, and flock, yet must not they return to foolishness.   

verse 9 Surely to such as do him fear is his salvation nigh;  
That glory may to us appear, and dwell here constantly.  
verse 10 For truth and mercy here shall meet, in one to take their place;  
And peace with kiss shall justice greet, and here they shall embrace.   

verse 11 Truth with a spring the earth shall bless, and it with glory crown;  
And on us shining righteousness, from heaven shall look down.  
verse 12 Yea, God shall give us bounteously all that for us is good;  
Our land with fruit shall us supply, and give us store of food.   

verse 13 Before him righteousness shall go, which shall us rightly lead;  
And in the way shall set us so, that we his steps shall tread.    

PSAL. LXXXVI.  


O Lord, to me bow down thine ear, and hear me graciously;  
Thou that dost help the weak, me hear, for poor and low am I  
verse 2 Preserve my soul, for grace I have received a Saint to be:  
O thou my God, thy servant save, that puts his trust in thee.   

verse 3 Thy mercy, Lord, on me express, and help my misery:  
For through the day I do not cease on thee to call and cry.  
verse 4 Comfort, O Lord, thy servants soul, that now with pain is pined:  
For unto thee, Lord, I extol, and lift my soul and mind.   

verse 5 For thou art good and bountiful, in pardoning very free;  
In mercy thou art plentiful to all that call on thee.  
verse 6 Therefore, O Lord, when I do pray, regard and give an ear:  
Mark well the words that I do say, my supplication hear.   

verse 7 In time when trouble doth me move, to thee I do complain;  
Because I know, and well do prove thou answerest me again.  
verse 8 Among the gods, O Lord, is none to be compared to thee;  
And of all works that have been done, like thine not any be.   

verse 9 Throughout the world the Nations all, which thou didst make and frame.  
Before thee come and worship shall, and glorify thy Name.  
verse 10 For thou art very great in might, all power is thine own:  
Thou workest wonders strange in sight, for thou art God alone.    

The second part.  

verse 11 Lord, in thy truth walk on would I, then teach thou me thy way:  
Unite my heart to thee so nigh, that fear thy Name I may.  
verse 12 O Lord my God, thee gladly praise with all my heart will I;  
And I thy glorious Name always will highly glorify.   

verse 13 Because thy mercy showed to me in greatness doth excel:  
My soul by thee hath been set free out from the lowest hell.  
verse 14 The proud arise to fight with me, and violent men are met;  
That for my soul have sought, and thee before them have not set.   

verse 15 But thou of pity, Lord, art full, and gracious art thou found;  
Long suffering, and most merciful, and doth in truth abound.  
verse 16 O turn to me, compassion and mercy on me have;  
Strengthen thy servant, and the son of thine own handmaid save.   

verse 17 On me some sign of favour show, which all my foes may see;  
And be ashamed, Lord, since thou dost help and comfort me.     

PSAL. LXXXVII.  

THe groundworks of God's city be for ever firmly stayed:  
Upon the holy mountains he his strong foundations laid.  
verse 2 God loves the gates of Zion best, his grace doth there abide:  
He loves them more than all the rest of jacob's tents beside.   

verse 3 For glorious things reported be, thy fame is spreadabroad;  
Great things, I say, are said of thee, thou City of our God.  
verse 4 Of Rahab I will mention make, and, Babylon, of thee;  
I before those will notice take, that do acknowledge me.   

verse 5 Behold, Tyre and Philistia, which foes and strangers were;  
See also Ethiopia, for borne this man was there.  
verse 6 Of Zion they shall say abroad, that divers men of fame  
Have there sprung up, and the high God hath founded fast the same.   

verse 7 When God his people writes, it shall in his account appear,  
This man, who was the chief of all, had his beginning there.  
verse 8 As well those that sweet singers were, as those that players be?  
On Instruments shall consort there, my springs are all in thee.    

PSAL. LXXXVIII.  


O Lord, who of salvation art God alone to me;  
My cry and supplication are day and night to thee.  
verse 2 O let my prayers soon ascend unto thy sight on hie;  
Incline thine ear (O Lord) intent and hearken to my cry.   

verse 3 Because my soul with griefs is filled, which her so trouble I have;  
That now my life doth faint and yield and draws nigh to the grave.  
verse 4 I counted am as one of them that to the pit descend;  
As a weak man they me esteem, that hath nor strength nor friend.   

verse 5 As one among the dead, and free from things that here remain;  
In this estate I seem to be, like those which have been slain.  
verse 6 Like slaughtered men in grave that lay, whom now thou hast forgot;  
Which by thy hand are cut away, and thou remember'st not.   

verse 7 Even in the lowest pit by thee I have been laid and cast;  
In darkness where I could not see, in deeps I have been placed.  
verse 8 Thy wrath, that heavily doth fall, upon me hard doth lie;  
Thou with thy waves and billows all dost vex me grievously.   

verse 9 My friends put far from me thou hast, to them I loathsome grow:  
I am shut up in grief so fast, that forth I cannot go.  
verse 10 Mine eye, O Lord, doth mou●…e for grief, I daily call on thee;  
And unto thee for some relief my hands outstretched be.    

The second part.  

verse 11 O wilt thou make thy works appear, and wonders to the dead?  
Or shall the dead arise, and here thy glorious praises spread?  
Or shall thy loving graciousness be mentioned in the grave?  
verse 12 Or speech of thy great faithfulness shall men destroyed have?   

verse 13 Who shall thy wonders great express in darkness deep below?  
In the land of forgetfulness who shall thy justice know?  
verse 14 But, gracious Lord, to thee my cries I vehemently have sent;  
And early, ere the morning rise, my prayers shall thee prevent.   

verse 15 Why dost thou Lord, most great in grace, cast off my soul from thee?  
And why thy favour and thy face dost thou thus hide from me?  
verse 16 Afflicted from my youth am I, and ready oft to die:  
Thy terrors that on me do lie, distract me fearfully.   

verse 17 The fierceness of thy furiouswrath quite over me hath gone:  
The sharpness of thy terrors hath me cut off, and undone.  
verse 18 And round about me every day like waters come they be;  
Even so together gathering, they about do compass me.   

verse 19 My friend, and him that did me love, thou dost put far from me:  
To darkness thou dost those remove that mine acquaintance be.     

PSAL. LXXXIX.  


GOds mercies I will ever sing, and with my mouth I shall  
Make known thy constant faithfulness to generations all.  
verse 2 For I have said, that mercy shall for evermore remain;  
And in the heavens high shalt thou thy faithfulness maintain.   

verse 3 God said, I with my chosen made a covenant graciously;  
And to my servant, whom I loved, to David sworn have I.  
verse 4 That I thy seed establish will for ever to endure;  
And I to generations all will build thy throne most sure.   

verse 5 The heavens shall show with joy and mirth thy wondrous works, O Lord;  
Thy Saints shall in thy Church on earth thy faithfulness record.  
verse 6 For in the heavens to the Lord who may himself compare?  
Among the sons of mighty ones, who with him equal are?   

verse 7 God in the assembly of the Saints, the Saints should greatly fear;  
He should be reverenced of all that are about him near.  
verse 8 Lord God of hosts, a mighty Lord, like thee what one can be?  
And who can show such faithfulness, as doth encompass thee?   

verse 9 The sea, though raging furiously, thou rulest at thy will;  
The waves thereof, though mounting high, thou makest calm and still.  
verse 10 Egypt in pieces thou didst bieak, and like one s●…ine was she▪  
Thine enemies with thy mighty arm have scattered been by thee.    

The second part.  

verse 11 Thine are the heavens, and the earth thou as thine own mayst take;  
The world, and all that doth it fill, thy power did found and make.  
verse 12 The North & South from thee alone their first beginning had;  
Both Tabor Mount, and Hermon Hill shall in thy Name be glad.   

verse 13 Thou hast an arm most full of strength, that worketh mightily;  
Strong is thy hand, and thy right hand in power is very hie.  
verse 14 In righteousness and equity thou hast thy seat and place;  
Mercy and truth are still with thee, and go before thy face.   

verse 15 O those that know the joyful sound, a blessed people be;  
In bright light of thy countenance, Lord, they shall walk with thee.  
verse 16 And in thy Name they all the day shall joy and take delight:  
They in thy righteousness shall be exalted to great height.   

verse 17 Because the glory of their strength doth only rest in thee;  
And in thy favour shall our horn and power exalted be.  
verse 18 For God is our defence, and he to us doth safety bring:  
The holy One of Israel is our almighty King.   

verse 19 Thy secret purpose from thy Saint then didst thou not conceal;  
Speaking to him in vision, thus it thou didst reveal.  
verse 20 Upon a man that mighty is, laid my strong help have I;  
One from the people chosen out, I have exalted hie.    

The third part.  

verse 21 David my servant I have found, him for a Prince I gave;  
And therefore with my holy oil I him anointed have.  
verse 22 With whom my helping hand shall still established remain;  
And with my mighty arm I will him strengthen and sustain.   

verse 23 The enemies shall not him oppress, they shall not him devour;  
Nor shall the sons of wickedness on him have any power.  
verse 24 I will beat down before his face all his malicious foes:  
I will them greatly plague that do with hatred him oppose.   

verse 25 My mercy and my faithfulness with him yet still shall be;  
And in my Name his horn and might men shall exalted see.  
verse 26 And in the sea far off his hand and power I will place:  
He gloriously with his right hand the rivers shall embrace.   

verse 27 Thou art my Father, he shall cry, thou art my God alone;  
And he shall say, Thou art the rock of my salvation.  
verse 28 And him will I my firstborn make, the son of my delight;  
And he the Kings of all the earth shall far excel in height.   

verse 29 For him my mercy promised, for ever keep I will;  
And my unchanged covenant shall with him stand stead fast still.  
verse 30 His seed I by my power will make for ever to endure;  
And, as the days of heaven, his Throne shall stable be and sure.    

The fourth part.  

verse 31 But if his children shall for sake my Laws, and go astray;  
And in my Judgements shall not walk, but wander from my way.  
verse 32 If they my holy Statutes break, which should them rule and guide;  
And do not my Commandments keep, but from them turn aside.   

verse 33 Then their transgression with the rod visit on them will I;  
And chastise them I will with stripes for their iniquity.  
verse 34 My loving kindness yet from him I wholly will not take;  
Nor suffer that my faithfulness to him a lie should make.   

verse 35 My covenant shall continue still, I will it never break:  
That thing I never alter will, which once my lips did speak.  
verse 36 Once swore I by my Holiness, and that perform will I:  
With David I will promise keep, to him I will not lie.   

verse 37 His seed for evermore shall reign, his glorious Throne of might  
Shall steadfast as the Sun remain for ever in my sight.  
verse 38 And as the Moon within the sky for ever standeth fast:  
A faithful witness from on high, so shall his Kingdom last.    

The fifth part.  

verse 39 But now (O'Lord) thou dost reject those which thy people were:  
Yea, thou art wroth with thine elect, thine own anointed dear.  
verse 40 Thy covenant with thy servant made, in show thou broken haste:  
Thou hast profaned his crown, while it thou to the ground dost cast.   

verse 41 And further, thou hast broken down in wrath his hedges all;  
Thou his strong holds hast overthrown, and they to ruin fall.  
verse 42 To all that by the way do pass, a spoil and prey is he;  
And a reproach he is to those that near him dwelling be.   

verse 43 The right hand of his foes in might, thou makest to arise;  
And thou hast caused to rejoice his cruel enemies.  
verse 44 The edge thou also of his sword hast turned in his hand;  
Thou hast not strengthened him, that he might in the battle stand.   

verse 45 His glory thou hast made to cease, his brightness now is past;  
And thou his crown of majesty down to the ground hast cast.  
verse 46 His flowery days of youth & strength, by thee now shortened be;  
As with a garment, so with shame he covered is by thee.    

The sixth part.  

verse 47 How long, Lord, wilt thou hide thyself? shall thy wrath ever last?  
And shall thine anger evermore like fire consume and waste?  
verse 48 Remember well how short a time I shall on earth remain;  
If life be spent in grief, why then are all men made in vain?   

verse 49 What man is he that liveth here, and death shall never see?  
Or from the power of the grave, what man his soul can free?  
verse 50 Thy former loving kindnesses, O Lord, where be they now?  
Those which in truth and faithfulness to David sworn hast thou.   

verse 51 Remember the reproach wherewith thy servants shamed were;  
Those which from all the mighty ones; I in my bosom bear.  
verse 52 For from thine enemies, O Lord, we do reproaches hear:  
Yea, they reproached have the steps of thine Anointed dear.   

verse 53 For ever blessed be the Lord, who hears when we do pray;  
And let the Church, Amen, Amen, with hearts and voices say.     

PSAL. XC.  


LOrd, thou hast been our dwelling place, where safety we have seen:  
Our dwelling place from race to race, Lord, thou to us hast been.  
verse 2 E'er forth were brought the mountains hie, the earths & worlds great frame,  
Thou God from all eternity for ever art the same.   

verse 3 Thou to destruction turnest men, through crosses, grief, and pain;  
And unto Adam's children than thou sayst, Return again.  
verse 4 Though life a thousand years do last, it seemeth in thy sight  
As yesterday, when it is past, or as a watch by night.   

verse 5 Thou, like a flood, them driv'st away, and as a sleep they be;  
And in the morn as grass are they, which soon we changed see.  
verse 6 It springeth in the morning green, and grows up pleasantly:  
But cut at evening it is seen soon withered down to lie.   

verse 7 For us consumed thine anger hath, our might is much decayed;  
And we by thy afflicting wrath are troubled and dismayed.  
verse 8 The wicked works that we have wrought ' thou sett'st before thine eyes  
Our secret sins, yea sins of thought thy countenance espies.   

verse 9 For in thy wrath our days do waste, in griefs they come to end;  
And, like a tale that's told and passed, so we our years do spend.  
verse 10 Full three score years & ten at length, our days and years may be;  
And if by reason of their strength, men fourscore years do see:   

verse 11 Yet shall the strength of such old men but grief and labour be:  
For soon it is cut off, and then away we swiftly flee.  
verse 12 What man doth understand & know, what power thine anger hath?  
For mighty terrors from it grow, and mighty is thy wrath.    

The second part.  

verse 13 Instruct us, Lord, to know and try how long our days remain;  
That so we may our hearts apply true wisdom to attain.  
verse 14 Return, O Lord, how long wilt thou forth on in wrath proceed?  
Show favour to thy servants now, and help them at their need.   

verse 15 Us early with thy mercy fill, who now long have been sad;  
And then through thee rejoice we will, and all our days be glad.  
verse 16 According as the days have been, wherein we grief have had:  
As years of evil we have seen, so long now make us glad.   

verse 17 O let thy work and power appear before thy servants sight;  
And show unto their children dear thy glory and thy might.  
verse 18 Lord, let thy beauty on us be, and what we take in hand;  
Let it established be by thee: O make it firm to stand!     

PSAL. XCI.  

IN secret place of God most high, he that shall dwell and hide  
In the Almighty's shadow safe, and quiet shall abide.  
verse 2 Thou●… my hope, & my strong hold, I to the Lord will say;  
My God is he, in him will I my whole affiance stay.   

verse 3 Surely, from the sly fowler's snare he shall deliver thee;  
And from the noisome pestilence thee safe preserve shall he.  
verse 4 His feathers shall thee hide, thy trust under his wings shall be;  
A buckler and a shield of proof his truth shall be to thee.   

verse 5 So, that the terrors of the night thy heart shall not affright;  
Nor yet the arrow shalt thou fear by day, that makes his flight.  
verse 6 Nor for the pestilence that walks in darkness secretly;  
Nor for destruction that doth waste at noon day openly.   

verse 7 Though at thy side a thousand fall, and on thy right hand lie  
Ten thousand dead, yet unto thee it shall not once come nigh.  
verse 8 Thereof thou only with thine eyes shalt a beholder be;  
And thou therein the just reward of wicked men shalt see.   

verse 9 Because the Lord, who of his Saints the refuge is alone;  
Even the most High is made by thee thy habitation.  
verse 10 None evil shalt thou need to fear, it shall not thee befall:  
Neither to hurt thee any plague come nigh thy dwelling shall.   

verse 11 For to his Angels over thee give a command shall he,  
That constantly in all thy ways they keep and succour thee.  
verse 12 They in their hands shall bear thee up, still waiting thee upon;  
Lest thou at any time shouldst dash thy foot against a stone.   

verse 13 Upon the Adder thou shalt tread, and on the Lion strong;  
Thy feet on Dragon's trample shall, and on the Lion's young.  
verse 14 Because on me he sets his love, deliver him will I:  
Because my Name he well hath known, him will I set on hie.   

verse 15 I when he calls will answer him, I will be with him still;  
In trouble to deliver him: yea honour him I will.  
verse 16 And by my gift with length of days he satisfied shall be;  
And my salvation and my bliss for ever shall he see.    

PSAL. XCII.  

TO give thanks to the Lord it is a good and comely thing;  
And to thy Name, O thou most High, due praise aloud to sing.  
verse 2 Thy loving kindness forth to show, when first appears the light;  
And to declare thy faithfulness, with pleasure every night.   

verse 3 On a ten-stringed Instrument, and on the Psaltery;  
With solemn sound upon the Harp, and grave sweet melody.  
verse 4 For through thy work, Lord, thou hast made my soul right glad to be;  
And in the works I will triumph which have been wrought by thee.   

verse 5 O Lord, how glorious and how great the works are of thy hand!  
So deep thy thoughts and counsels are, none can them understand.  
verse 6 The brutish man is far unfit thy secrets to receive;  
Nor can in this the foolish man thy wisdom well perceive.   

verse 7 That when, like grass, the wicked spring, and sinners flourish all;  
It is that they for ever may into destruction fall.  
verse 8 But thou, O Lord, who dost them judge, for ever dost remain;  
And thou most high above thy foes for evermore shalt reign.   

verse 9 For lo, thine enemies, O Lord, thine enemies perish shall:  
The workers of iniquity they shall be scattered all.  
verse 10 But like unto the Unicorns horn, my horn lift up thou shalt;  
And me anointed with fresh oil, to glory wilt exalt.   

verse 11 Mine eye shall also see the fall due to mine enemies;  
I of those sinner's fall shall hear, that do against me rise.  
verse 12 But, like a Palmtree, fresh & green, the righteous flourish shall:  
Increasing, as in Lebanon, doth grow the Cedar tall.   

verse 13 Those that within the house of God are planted by his grace;  
In our God's courts they flourish shall, as in a fruitful place.  
verse 14 And in old age, when others quail, the fruit still forth shall bring;  
And watered from above they shall be fat and flourishing.   

verse 15 To show that righteous is the Lord, who doth the righteous bless:  
He is my rock and strength, in him is no unrighteousness.    

PSAL. XCIII.  

THe Lord doth reign, & clothed is he with majesty and light;  
His works do show him clothed to be, and gir●… about with might.  
verse 2 For this round world by his great strength established hath he:  
Yea, he so surely hath it set, that moved it cannot be.   

verse 3 Of old most firmly established is thy Throne of majesty;  
And thou without beginning art from all eternity.  
verse 4 The floods, O Lord, have lifted up, they lifted up their voice:  
The floods have lifted up their waves, and made a mighty noise.   

verse 5 The Lord this noise of many floods in might exceedeth far;  
The Highest overcomes the sea, when his waves mighty are.  
verse 6 Thy testimonies are most sure, and surely lead to bliss:  
And holiness for ever, Lord, in thine house comely is.    

PSAL. XCIV.  


O Lord God, to avenge all wrongs belongs alone to thee;  
Vengeance to thee alone belongs, thy vengeance let us see.  
verse 2 O the earth's Judge, now in our sight lift up thyself on hie;  
With due reward the proud requite, that speak presumptuously.   

verse 3 How long shall those that wicked be, in pride lift up their voice?  
And, Lord, how long yet shall we see say, the wicked to rejoice?  
verse 4 How long hard things shall these men and utter cruelty?  
How long triumph and boast shall they that work iniquity?   

verse 5 O Lord, thy people in their rage they do in pieces tear;  
And they afflict thine heritage, to thee that hath been dear.  
verse 6 The widows which are comfortless, and strangers they do slay;  
And they the children fatherless by murder make away.   

verse 7 Yet having done these mischiefs all, they say, God shall not see;  
Nor by the God of Jacob shall these things regarded be.  
verse 8 Ye brutish of the multitude, can ye not this discern?  
And ye that foolish are and rude, at length this wisdom learn?   

verse 9 The Lord did plant the ear of man, and bear then shall not he?  
The eye he only formed, and then shall he not clearly see?  
verse 10 He that the Nations chastiseth, shall not he chastise now?  
I'll knowledge into man doth breathe, and shall himself not know?    

The second part.  

verse 11 The thoughts within man's heart and mind, the Lord doth know and see?  
And having seen them, he doth find that vanity they be.  
verse 12 O blessed is that man, O Lord, who chastened is by thee;  
That so he in thy Law and Word may well instructed be.   

verse 13 Whereby to him thou sweet repose in troublous days mayst give;  
Until the pit be digged for those that wickedly do live.  
verse 14 For whom God for his own doth take, them cast off will he never:  
He in his love will not forsake his heritage for ever.   

verse 15 But judgement unto righteousness returning shall they see;  
They in whose hearts is uprightness, of it shall followers be.  
verse 16 But who upon my part shall stand against the cursed train?  
Or who shall rid me from their hand, that wicked works maintain?   

verse 17 Except the Lord had been mine aid, my soul now almost had  
In place of darkness down been laid, and dwelled in silence sad.  
verse 18 But even when I had said this word, my foot doth slip away;  
Thy mercy held me up, O Lord, thy goodness did me stay.   

verse 19 And when with throngs of thoughts my mind within me was oppressed;  
My soul did in thy comforts find even then delight and rest.  
verse 20 Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee?  
Where mischiefs most unrighteously for laws enacted be?   

verse 21 For they against the life conspire of righteous men and good;  
And by their counsels they desire to shed the guilt less blood.  
verse 22 But yet the Lord still by his grace is a defence to me;  
My refuge and my hiding place, and rock of strength is he.   

verse 23 And on them their unrighteousness the Lord shall bring and lay;  
And slay them in their wickedness, God shall them surely slay.     

PSAL. XCV.  

OCome, let us list up our voice, and sing unto the Lord;  
In him our rock of health rejoice let us with one accord.  
verse 2 Yea, let us come before his face with thanks and thankful voice;  
Let us sing Psalms to him with grace, and with a joyful noise.   

verse 3 Because the Lord is known to be a mighty God and great;  
And far above all gods is he in power and glory set.  
verse 4 And of the earth the places deep are in his mighty hand:  
His are the mountains high and sleep, their strength by him doth stand.   

verse 5 The sea and waters all are his, and he did make the same:  
Of the dry land great Lord he is, for it his hands did frame.  
verse 6 Come, let us bow and praise the Lord, before him let us fall;  
And kneel to him with one accord, for he hath made us all.   

verse 7 Our God is he, the people we of his own pastures are:  
Of his own hand the sheep we be, and still kept by his c●…re.  
verse 8 To day if ye his voice will hear, hard hearts you must not have;  
As in the day of tempting were theirs, who in desert strave.   

verse 9 When your forefathers tempted me, and my great power did prove:  
Yet than my works I made them see, and wonders from above.  
verse 10 Twice twenty years they did me grieve, and I to them did say:  
They err in heart, and not believe, they have not known my way.   

verse 11 To whom when greatly kindled was my wrath within my breast;  
I swore, that they should never pass into my blessed rest.    

PSAL. XCVI.  

SIng ye with praise unto the Lord new songs of joy and mirth:  
Sing unto him with one accord, all people on the earth.  
verse 2 Yea, sing unto the Lord, I say, praise ye his holy Name;  
Declare and show from day to day salvation by the same.   

verse 3 Among the Nations all declare, and his great glory tell:  
Show forth how great his wonders are, to all on earth that dwell.  
verse 4 Because great is our mighty Lord, and greatly praised to be;  
Above all gods to be adored, and to be feared is he.   

verse 5 For all the gods are Idols dumb, which the blind Nations fear:  
The Lord is only he by whom the heavens created were.  
verse 6 Great honour is before his face, and majesty divine;  
Strength is within his holy place, and there doth beauty shine.   

verse 7 Ye kindreds of the people, give unto the Lord his right:  
Give to the Lord, who still doth live, all glory, and all might.  
verse 8 Give glory to the Lord and King, which to his Name is due;  
Come 〈◊〉 into his courts, and bring an offering free with you.   

verse 9 Worship the Lord, all that appear in his fair holy place;  
Let all the earth appear with fear before his glorious face.  
verse 10 That God doth reign, tell Nations all, and settleth steadfastly  
The stable world, and judge he shall the people righteously.   

verse 11 And let the heavens high rejoice, glad let the earth be still;  
Let the sea roar and make a noise, with all that doth it fill.  
verse 12 The field shall joy, and every thing that springeth on the earth:  
The wood, and every tree shall sing with gladness, and with mirth   

verse 13 Before the Lord; for come he shall, he comes the earth to try:  
With truth shall he judge Nations all, the world most righteously.    

PSAL. XCVII.  

THe Lord doth reign, whereat the earth may joy with pleasant voice;  
The multitude of Isles with mirth may triumph and rejoice.  
verse 2 With pitchy clouds and shady night he is encompassed;  
In perfect judgement, and in right his Throne is established.   

verse 3 A dreadful fire before him goes, his foes it findeth out;  
〈◊〉 find●…, and compasseth his foes, and burns them round about.  
verse 4 His lightnings did a fearful light unto the world impart:  
The earth it saw, and at the sight did tremble at the heart.   

verse 5 The hills, like wax, away did melt, they could not steadfast stand;  
When they Gods glorious presence felt, who doth the earth command.  
verse 6 The heavens high declare and show his righteousness abroad:  
The people all may see and know the glory of our God.   

verse 7 Those who serve Images, let them all with shame confounded be:  
And who in Idols glory shall, all gods him worship ye.  
verse 8 Zion did hear, and was right glad, and for thy judgements hie,  
Lord, Judah's daughter's gladness had, and joyed exceedingly.   

verse 9 For, Lord, thou whom they serve and love, the earth commandest all;  
And high art lifted far above all whom men Gods do call.  
verse 10 All ye that love the Lord of light, hate things that evil be:  
He saves the Saints, and from the might of sinners sets them free.   

verse 11 Unto the righteous cheerful light in plenty God doth sow:  
And joy to men of heart upright, in plenty great shall grow.  
verse 12 Ye Saints, that follow righteousness still in the Lord rejoice;  
At mention of his holiness give thanks with heart and voice.    

PSAL. XCVIII.  

SIng a new song to God most hie, for he wrought wonders great:  
His own right hand the victory and holy arm did get.  
verse 2 The Lord hath made the people know his saving health and might:  
And he his righteousness did show in all the h●…ens fight.   

verse 3 His mercy sweet to Israel, and truth remembered he:  
The 〈◊〉 of all the earth did well our God's salvation see.  
verse 4 Be glad in him with joyful voice, all people of the earth:  
Give thanks to God, sing and rejoice to him with joy and mirth.   

verse 5 With Harps unto the Highest sing, King, in Psalms list up your voice:  
verse 6 With Trumpets praise the Lord and and 〈◊〉 cheerful noise.  
verse 7 Yea, let the sea, with all therein, for joy both roar and swell;  
And let the earth be joyful seen, and all that in it dwell.   

verse 8 〈◊〉 floods now clap their hands for mirth, 〈◊〉 hills all joyful be;  
Before the Lord, because the earth to judge now cometh he.  
verse 9 The world with righteousness he shall most justly judge and try;  
And he shall judge the people all with perfect equity.    

PSAL. XCIX.  

THe Lord doth reign with trembling great, then l●…t the people shake.  
He between C●…bs hath his seat, let the earth move and quake.  
verse 2 The Lord is great in Zion Mount, and feared reveren●…y:  
Yea, he all people doth surmount, and si●… above them hie.   

verse 3 Therefore let all extol and praise thy great and dreadful Name:  
High thy Names honour let them raise, for holy is the same.  
verse 4 The King loves judgement with his might, and settleth equity;  
Thou judgement execut'st, and right in Jacob steadfastly.   

verse 5 The mighty God, and Lord of all, on high exalted be:  
Let men 〈◊〉 his footstool fall, an holy God is he.  
verse 6 Moses 〈◊〉 A●…on with his Priests, with those tha●… on him call,  
Was Samuel; all th●…se made requests, and God did answer all.  
verse 7 He from a cloudy pillar spoke, and showed to them ●…s will;  
And they such laws as he did make, endeavoured to fulfil.  
verse 8 Them, Lord our God, thou answered'st, a God that them forgave:  
Yet thou their errors chastised'st, which they invented have.   

verse 9 The Lord our God exalt ye still, and humbly worship ye  
Our God upon his holy hill, for holy still is he.    

PSAL. C.  

ALl people that on earth do dwell, sing to the Lord with cheerful voice,  
Him serve with fear, his praise forth tell, come ye before him and rejoice.  
verse 2 The Lord ye know is God indeed, without our a●… he did us make;  
We are his flock, he doth us ●…eed, and for his sheep he doth us take.   

verse 3 O enter then his gates with praise, approach with joy his courts unto;  
Praise, land, and bless his Name always, for it is seemly so to do.  
verse 4 Because the Lord our God is good, his mercy is for ever sure:  
His truth at all times firmly stood, and shall from age to age endure.    

PSAL. CI.  

I Mercy will and judgement sing, O Lord God, unto thee;  
And wisely do in perfect way; ●…come with haste to me.  
verse 2 Within my house with perfect heart uprightly walk I will:  
verse 3 And I will set before mine eyes no matter that is i●….   

verse 4 I hate their work that turn aside, it shall not cleave to me:  
From me shall part the froward heart, none evil will I see.  
verse 5 Who of his neighbour's slanders close doth speak, cut off will I:  
The lofty heart I cannot bear, nor him that looketh high.   

verse 6 Mine eyes shall be on them within the land that faithful be:  
In perfect way who walketh, shall be servant unto me.  
verse 7 I will no gui●…efull person have within my house to dwell;  
And in my presence shall he not remain that lies doth tell.   

verse 8 And all the wicked of the land early destroy will I:  
All from God's City to cut off that work iniquity.    

PSAL. CII.  


LOrd, hear●… my pr●…er, let my cry have leave to come to thee;  
verse 2 In time of trouble do not hide thy face away from me.  
verse 3 Answer me quickly in that day when I do call and pray:  
Because my days consume like smoke, and vanish soon away.   

verse 4 My bones like to an hearth are burnt, and like grass parched with heat;  
My heart is smitten, so that I forget my bread to eat.  
verse 5 By reason of my groaning voice, my bones cleave to my skin:  
verse 6 Like Pelican in wilderness forsaken have I been.   

verse 7 I like an Owl in desert am, that out of sight is gone:  
I watch, and as a Sparrow on the house top am alone.  
verse 8 My bitter enemies all the day reproaches cast on me:  
And being mad at me with rage, against me sworn they be.   

verse 9 I surely ashes eaten have like bread, in sorrows deep:  
In grief I mingled have my drink with tears, that I did weep.  
verse 10 Thy wrath and indignation did cause this grief and pain;  
For thou hast lifted me on high, and cast me down again.   

verse 11 The days wherein I pass my life are like the fleeting shade;  
And I am withered like the grass that soon away doth fade.  
verse 12 But thou, Lord, everlasting art, and thou no end shalt see;  
And unto generations all shall thy remembrance be.   

verse 13 Thou wilt arise, and mercy thou to Zion wilt extend:  
The time of mercy, now the time fore-set is come to end.  
verse 14 For even in her ruinous stones thy servants do delight;  
And the despised dust thereof finds favour in their sight.    

The second part.  

verse 15 Then shall the Heathen people fear the Lords most holy Name;  
And all the Kings on earth shall dread thy glory, and thy same.  
verse 16 When Zion by the mighty Lord built up again shall be;  
In glory then and dreadful power, to men appear shall he.   

verse 17 The prayer of the destitute he surely will regard;  
Their prayer will be not despise, by him it shall be heard.  
verse 18 This shall be written, that the age succeeding may it see:  
So shall that people praise the Lord, which shall created be.   

verse 19 For from his high and holy place he looked down graciously:  
The Lord with pity did behold the earth from heaven hie.  
verse 20 That of the ●…full prisoners the groan he might hear;  
And those might lose, which unto death condemned unjustly were.   

verse 21 That they in Zion may declare the Lords most holy Name;  
And in Jerusalem set forth the praises of the same.  
verse 22 Even when the people shall in troops meet there with one accord:  
When Kingdoms shall assembled be, to serve the bighest Lord.   

verse 23 My former source of strength he hath abated in the way;  
And shorter he did cut my days, thus therefore did I say:  
verse 24 My God, in midst of all my days, now take me not away:  
From age to age eternally thy years endure and stay.   

verse 25 Thou the foundations of the earth before all times hast laid;  
And, Lord, the heavens are the work which thine own hands have made.  
verse 26 They perish shall, yet evermore shalt thou endure and stay:  
Yea, like a garment shall they all wax old, and pass away.   

verse 27 Thou ●…s a garment shalt them change, and changed they shall be;  
But thou dost still abide the same, thy years no end shall see.  
verse 28 The children of thy servants shall continually endure;  
And in thy sight their happy seed shall stand for ever sure.     

PSAL. CIII  


O Bless and praise the Lord, my soul, and to him thankful be:  
Yea, blessed be his holy Name by all that is in me.  
verse 2 Give thanks to God for all his gifts, show not thyself unkind;  
And suffer not his benefits to slip out of thy mind.   

verse 3 That gave thee pardon for thy faults, and thee restored again:  
For all thy weak and frail disease, and healed thee of thy pain.  
verse 4 That did redeem thy life from death, from which thou couldst not flee;  
His mercy and compassion both he did extend to thee.   

verse 5 Who with good things most liberally doth satisfy thy mouth:  
That, like the E●…gles, now again rerewed is thy youth.  
verse 6 The Lord doth justice execute for those that are oppressed;  
So that their sufferings and their wrongs are turned to the best.   

verse 7 His ways and his commandments just to Moses he did show:  
His counsel and his valiant acts the Israelites did know.  
verse 8 The Lord is kind and merciful, when sinners do him grieve;  
And he is very slow to wrath, and ready to forgive.   

verse 9 He chides not us continually, though we be full of strife;  
Nor keeps our faults in memory, for all our sinful life.  
verse 10 Nor yet according to our sins the Lord doth us regard;  
After our great iniquities he doth us not reward.   

verse 11 For as the heaven in his height, the earth surmoun●…eth far●…e;  
So high to those that do him fear his tender mercies are.  
verse 12 God doth remove our sins from us, and our offences all;  
As far as is the rising Sun full distant from his fall.    

The second part.  

verse 13 And loo●… what pity parents dear unto their children bear;  
Like pity bears the ●…ord to such as worship him in fear.  
verse 14 The Lord that made us knows our shape, our mould and fashion just;  
How weak and frail our nature is, and how we be but dust.   

verse 15 The days of man are like to grass, that quickly doth decay;  
Or like the flower right fair in field, that fades full soon away.  
verse 16 For gone it is, when over it the stormy wind doth pass:  
The place shall never know it more, where once it standing was.   

verse 17 But yet God's mercy to his Saints for ever is, and was;  
And to their children's children down his righteousness doth pass.  
verse 18 To such as do his covenant keep, and do remember so  
The just commandments of his mouth that in them walk they do.   

verse 19 The Lord his throne of majesty in heaven did prepare;  
His Kingdom ruleth over all, and all his subjects are.  
verse 20 Ye Angels, which are great in pow●… praise ye and bless the Lord;  
Which to obey and do his will immediately accord.   

verse 21 Ye noble hosts and ministers, cease not to laud him still;  
Which ready are to execute his pleasure and his will.  
verse 22 Yea, all his works in places all, where he doth rule as King:  
Praise ye the Lord, and thou, my soul, his praises ever sing.     

PSAL. CIV.  


O Praise and bless the Lord, my soul, for thou art very great:  
O Lord my God, with honour clothed, and majesty beset.  
verse 2 With light, as with a robe, thyself thou cov●…rest about;  
And, like a spacious curtain, thou the heavens stretchest out.   

verse 3 The beams of thy great chambers thou dost in the waters lay;  
Thy speedy chariots are the clouds that swiftly fly away.  
verse 4 Thou on the wings of winds dost walk, and spirits thou dost take  
For messengers: and ministers a flaming fire dost make.   

verse 5 The firm foundations of the earth so steadfast thou dost lay;  
That never from her fixed place she may be moved away.  
verse 6 As with a garment, thou the earth with the great deep dost cover:  
The deep, whose swelling waters once the mountains flowed over.   

verse 7 But turning back at thy rebuke, they sle●…, and would not stay;  
And at thy thunders dreadful voice they hasted swift away.  
verse 8 They by the mountains do ascend, and by the valleys low:  
To their own home, with thou for them hast founded, down do go.   

verse 9 There hast thou set them steadfast bounds, which shall them still restrain;  
That back they never do return, the earth to drown again.  
verse 10 Into the fruitful valleys thou the crystal springs dost send;  
Which to the sea among the hills their winding course do bend.   

verse 11 These do give drink to every beast, that dwelleth in the field;  
And these their waters give to quench the thirst of Asses wild.  
verse 12 By them the winged ●…owls of heav●… delight their nests to build;  
Which in the branches of the trees do pleasant music yield.    

The second part.  

verse 13 From his high chambers rain●… dow●… he watreth the dry hills;  
And with the fruits of his own works the spacious earth he fills.  
verse 14 Thence for the cattle he doth cause the flowery grass to spring;  
And thence for service of mankind the herb he forth doth bring.   

verse 15 That food and nourishment he mig●… draw from the fruitful earth;  
And wine, which the sad heart of man makes glad, and cheers with mirth.  
verse 16 And oil, to make man's face to shine and to appear more bright:  
And bread, that to the heart of man supplieth strength and might.   

verse 17 Thy trees, O Lord, are full of sap. the Cedars that do stand  
Lebanon, which planted were by thine own mighty hand.  
verse 18 In them the airy birds aloft do choose their nests to make:  
〈◊〉 for the Stork, the fir trees she doth for her dwelling take.   

verse 19 To the wild Goats the mountains high a place of refuge be:  
The Coneys also to the rocks do for their safety flee.  
verse 20 Thou sett'st the Moon in heaven, by her the seasons to discern;  
●…om thee the Sun his certain time of going down doth learn.   

verse 21 Then thou dost shady darkness make, black night is overspread;  
All beasts of forests, from their dens creep forth then to be fed.  
verse 22 Then the young Lions for their prey do roar, and God entreat;  
●…gging in that their speechless speech that he would give them meat.   

verse 23 But when the Sun doth rise, away together they do fly;  
And hiding them from light, and sight, down in their dens do lie.  
verse 24 But then man safely cometh forth, and to his labour goes  
Unto his work, wherein the day till evening he bestows.    

The third part.  

verse 25 O Lord, how manifold thy works, and numberless they be!  
And they in wisdom great have been created all by thee.  
verse 26 The earth is filled with thy store, and riches manifold;  
This great wide sea within her womb, doth the like treasures hold.   

verse 27 Therein are flocks of creeping things that numbered cannot be;  
There divers sorts of living beasts, both great and small we see.  
verse 28 Therein the weighty ships do go, and make their pathless way:  
There the great Whales do swim, which thou hast made therein to play.   

verse 29 These in their divers kinds on thee do wait, and all attend;  
That thou sufficient food to them in season due mayst send.  
verse 30 Thy hand thou openest wide, & they with good are satisfied:  
But presently they troubled are, if thou thy face do hide.   

verse 31 If thou draw in thy breath & spirit, thou tak'st away their breath;  
They die, and quickly do return unto their former earth.  
verse 32 But if thy spirit thou sendest forth, than they created be;  
And then the earth's decayed face renewed is by thee.    

The fourth part.  

verse 33 An everlasting glory is thy glory, Lord of might;  
An●… in the works of thy right hand, thou greatly shalt delight.  
The Lord from heaven beheld the earth, the earth than trembled much;  
●…e hills are set on fire and smoke, when thou the hills dost touch.   

I will sing gladly to the Lord, as long as I shall live:  
〈◊〉 will sing praises to my God, while he doth being give.  
My meditation of the Lord most sweet shall be to me;  
●…d in my good and gracious God ●…ght joyful will I be.   

verse 37 But as for sinners, from the earth let them consume away;  
●…d let the wicked be no more, that will not thee obey.  
verse 38 But, O my soul●… bless thou the Lord, thy thankfulness express;  
●…nd, all ye Saints, throughout the world with me, him praise and bless.     

PSAL. CV.  


O Give ye thanks unto the Lord, and call upon his Name:  
●…mong his people show his works, and spread abroad his fame.  
Sing unto him, yea joyfully in Psalms unto him sing;  
●…alk ye of all the wondrous works of our almighty King.   

〈◊〉 honour of his holy Name rejoice with one accord;  
And let the hearts of them rejoice, that truly seek the Lord.  
verse 4 Seek ye the Lord, & seek the strength of his eternal might;  
And of his face continually seek to enjoy the sight.   

verse 5 The wondrous works that he hath done keep still in mindful heart;  
Nor let the judgements of his mouth out of your mind depart.  
verse 6 Ye that of faithful Abraham his servant are the seed:  
Ye his elect, the children that of Jacob do proceed.   

verse 7 Because he, and he only is the mighty Lord our God;  
And his most rightful judgements are through all the earth abroad.  
verse 8 He kept his Covenant still in mind, the word which by him was  
To thousand generations commanded down to pass.   

verse 9 Which Covenant he most firmly made with faithful Abraham;  
And unto Isaac by his oath he did renew the same.  
verse 10 And unto Jacob for a Law he made it firm and sure:  
A Covenant to 〈◊〉, which ever should endure.   

verse 11 When thus he said, Behold, to you I C●…ns land will give:  
The lot of your inheritance, wherein your seed shall live.  
verse 12 Although their number at that time did very small appear;  
Yea, very small, and in the land they then but strangers were.    

The second part.  

verse 13 While yet they walked from land to land, without a sure abode;  
And while through sundry Kingdoms they did wander far abroad.  
verse 14 Yet while they wandered, suffered he no man to do them wrong;  
But for their sakes he did reprove Kings glorious, great, and strong.   

verse 15 And thus he said, Touch ye not those that mine anointed be;  
Nor do the Prophets any harm, that do pertain to me.  
verse 16 He called a dearth upon the land, he broke the staff of bread:  
But yet he sent a man before, by whom they should be fed.   

verse 17 Even Joseph, who before was sold, a servant low to be;  
verse 18 Whose feet with fetters they did hurt, in irons laid was he.  
verse 19 Until the time his message came to give him liberty;  
The word and purpose of the Lord did him in prison ●…y.   

verse 20 Then sent the King, and loosed him, 〈◊〉 this commanded h●…  
That of the people Ruler was, he made him to go free.  
verse 21 Yea further, of his royal house him Lord did Pharaoh make;  
And gave command, that he the rule should of his substance take.   

verse 22 That he might at his pleasure bind the Princes of the land:  
And he might cause his ancient men wisdom to understand.  
verse 23 And whiles the years of famine we●… to Egypt Israel came;  
And Jacob, as a sojourner, lived in the land of Ham.   

verse 24 Yet did he greatly by his power increase his people there;  
That stronger than their enemies all, they by his blessing were.  
verse 25 He turned then their heart to hate his people vehemently;  
And even with these his servants dear, to deal in subtlety.    

The third part.  

verse 26 His faithful servant Moses then, and Aaron whom he chose;  
He did command to them to go, his message to disclose.  
verse 27 The message of his fearful signs to Egypt they did show;  
And in the cursed land of Ham his wonders great and new.   

verse 28 Darkness upon them he did send, and dark he made their day;  
verse 29 And his command and mighty word his creatures did obey.  
verse 30 He turned their waters into blood, he did their fishes slay;  
Their land brought Frog●… even in the place where their King Pharaoh lay.   

verse 31 He spoke, and at his voice there came great swarms of noisome Flies;  
And all the quarters of their land were filled with crawling Lice.  
verse 32 In stead of mild and fruitful rain, upon them bail he sent;  
And with the haile-affrighting flames of fire consuming went.   

verse 33 He smote their vines, he smote the trees, whereon their sigs did grow:  
Yea, ●…e the trees within their coasts did break and overthrow.  
verse 34 He spoke the word and at his word Locusts increased there;  
And Caterpillars numberless among them creeping were.   

verse 35 And these within their fruitful land all the green herbs did eat;  
And these the fruits grown in their ground, devoured for their meat.  
verse 36 The first-begotten in their land the Lord with death did smite;  
Yea, the beginning and the chief of all their strength and might.   

verse 37 With gold & silver he them brought from Egypt land to pass;  
And in the number of their Tribes no feeble one there was.  
verse 38 Egypt was glad, and joyful then, when they did thence depart:  
For terror, and the fear of them was fallen upon their heart.    

The fourth part.  

verse 39 He for a covering spread a cloud, and in the time of night,  
To guide them rightly in their way, by fire he gave them light.  
verse 40 They asked, and he caused Quails to rain abundantly;  
And with the bread of heaven did he their hunger satisfy.   

verse 41 He opened then the stony rock, and waters gushed out:  
Which in the dry and parched ground like rivers, ran about.  
verse 42 Because his promise made of old he did remember well;  
And his dear servant Abraham, in faith that did excel.   

verse 43 His people thus with joy & mirth, he forth from bondage brought:  
With gladness he his chosen led and for them wonders wrought.  
verse 44 And then to them the pleasant land he of the heathen gave;  
That of the people's labours they inheritance might have.   

verse 45 That they his statutes might observ●… and guided by his word  
The pathway of his laws might keep: praise ye the living Lord.     

PSAL. CVI  


PRaise ye the Lord. O give ye thanks to God, for good is he;  
And everlasting to his Saints his grace and mercy be.  
verse 2 What man the mighty acts of God can show, and utter well?  
Who can set forth sufficiently, and all his praises tell?   

verse 3 They blessed are that judgement keep, and justly do always:  
With favour of thy people, Lord, remember me, I pray.  
verse 4 And with thy saving health, O Lord, vouchsafe to visit me;  
That I the great felicity of thine elect may see.   

verse 5 And with thy people's joy I may a joyful mind possess;  
And may with thine inheritance a glorying heart express.  
verse 6 We greatly with our fathers all have sinned every one;  
We have committed wickedness, and 〈◊〉 we have done.   

verse 7 The wonders great which thou, O Lord, hast done in Egypt land;  
Our fathers, though they saw them all, yet did not understand.  
verse 8 Nor they thy mercy's multitude did keep in thankful mind:  
But at the sea, even the red sea, rebelled most unkind.   

verse 9 Nevertheless he saved them, for honour of his Name;  
That he might make his power known, and spread abroad his same.  
verse 10 Then the red sea did he rebuke, and dried up it was:  
Through deeps, as through the wilderness, so made he them to pass.   

verse 11 From hand of those that hated them, he did his people save;  
And from the enemies cruel hand to them redemption gave.  
verse 12 The waters overwhelmed their foes, not one was left alive;  
Then they believed his word, and praise in songs to him did give.    

The second part.  

verse 13 But quickly they his mighty works forgot unthankfully;  
And on his counsel, and his will did not wait patiently.  
verse 14 But lusted in the wilderness with fond and greedy lust;  
And in the desert tempted God, the stay of all their trust.   

verse 15 And then their wanton minds desire he suffered them to have:  
But wasting leanness there withal into their soul he gave.  
verse 16 And against Moses in the camp their envy did appear:  
At Aaron, though a Saint of God, they envious also were.   

verse 17 Therefore the earth did open wide, and Dathan did devour;  
And all abiram's company did cover in that hour.  
verse 18 In their assembly kindled was a hot consuming fire;  
And wasting flame did then burn up the wicked in his ir●….   

verse 19 Upon the hill of Hor●…b they an Idol Cal●… did frame:  
A molten Image they did make, and worshipped the same.  
verse 20 And thus their glory and their God most vainly changed they  
Into the likeness of an Ox, that eateth grass and ●…ay.   

verse 21 And they their God and Saviour unkindly did forget  
In Egypt, who for them had done things marvellous and great.  
verse 22 Works wondrous in the land of Ham his hand to pass had brought;  
By the red sea his mighty arm things terrible had wrought.   

verse 23 Therefore when Israel sinned thus, and erred from his way;  
That he this people would destroy, he in his wrath did say:  
verse 24 Did not before him in the breac●… his chosen Moses stand,  
To stop his anger, lest he should destroy them out of hand.    

The third part.  

verse 25 Yea, they despised the pleasant land which he had sworn to give;  
And his sure promise, and his word, these men would not believe.  
verse 26 But they did murmur in their tents, and there rebelled they;  
Unto the Lords command and voice, refusing to obey.   

verse 27 Therefore against them lifted he his strong revenging hand;  
Them in the desert to destroy, ere they should see the land.  
verse 28 And to destroy their seed among the Nations with his rod;  
And through the countries of the world, to scatter them abroad.   

verse 29 To ●…al-Poor also they themselves adjoined fast;  
And then the offerings of the dead pr●…ly they did taste  
verse 30 Thus with their own inventions his wrath they did provoke;  
And in his hot enkindled wrath the plague upon them broke.   

verse 31 But Phi●…has then stood up with zea●…, and sinners bold did slay;  
So judgement he did execute, and then the plague did stay.  
verse 32 And this to him for righteousness accounted was by grace;  
And so esteemed for evermore shall be from race to race.    

The fourth part.  

verse 33 And at the waters where they strove, they did him angry make:  
They moved him so, that it went ill with Moses for their sake.  
verse 34 Because with grudging they provoked his spirit so vehemently;  
That he in passion with his lips spoke unadvisedly.   

verse 35 Nor, as the Lord commanded them, did they the Nations slay:  
But with the heathen mixed, of them did learn their wicked way.  
verse 36 And did their Idols serve, which were their ruin and decay:  
To Devils their daughters & their sons then sacrificed they.   

verse 37 And thus blood innocent they shed, yea, guiltless blood they shed  
Of their own daughters and their sons, with blind devotion led.  
verse 38 Whom they to Canaan Idols then offered with wicked hand;  
And so with blood of innocents' defiled was their land.   

verse 39 Thus were they stained with the works of their own filthy way;  
And with their own inventions a whoring they did stray.  
verse 40 Therefore against his people was the Lord's wrath kindled sore;  
And even his own inheritance he therefore did abhor.    

The fifth part.  

verse 41 Into the hands of heathen men he gave them for a prey;  
And made their foes their lords, wh●… the were forced to obey.  
verse 42 Yea, and their hateful enemies oppressed them in the land;  
And they were humbly made to stoop, as subjects to their hand.   

verse 43 Full oftentimes from thrall had be delivered them before;  
But with their counsel they to wrath provoked him evermore.  
verse 44 Therefore they by their wickedness were brought full low to lie;  
Yet when he saw them in distress, he harkened to their cry.   

verse 45 And did for them remember well the covenant which he swore;  
And did regent, because in him most plenteous mercies are.  
verse 46 And favour he them made to find before the sight of those  
That led them captives from their lan●… and which had been their foes.   

verse 47 ●…ave us, O Lord, thou art our God, save us, O Lord, we pray;  
And from among the heathen folk, Lord, gather us away.  
verse 48 That we may spread the noble praise of thy most holy Name;  
That we may glory in thy praise, and sounding of thy fame.   

verse 49 Let Israel's Lord and God be blest through all eternity:  
●…et all the people say, Amen, praise ye the Lord most high.     

PSAL. CVII.  


GIve thanks unto the Lord our God, for gracious is he:  
Praise him, because his mercies great, and everlasting be.  
verse 2 Let the re●…ed of the Lord thus of his mercy say:  
Whom he hath from their enemy's hand redeemed, and brought away.   

verse 3 From out the lands wherein they were dispersed and distressed;  
He gathered them from North & South, from East, and from the West.  
verse 4 They wandered in the wilderness, in a forsaken way;  
And where no City they could find, therein to dwell and stay.   

verse 5 Whose thirst & hunger was so great, while they in desert stray;  
That through the same their soul & life did faint, and p●… away.  
verse 6 Then did they in their trouble pray unto the Lord for aid:  
Who did them free from their dist●… according as they prayed.   

verse 7 And by that way which was 〈◊〉 rig●… he led them like a guide;  
That they might to a City go, wherein they might abide.  
verse 8 O give due praises to the Lord, for his great goodness then;  
And for his strange and wondrous wo●… done to the sons of men.    

The second part.  

verse 9 For he the longing soul with goo●… doth freely satisfy;  
With goodness souls that hungry 〈◊〉 he filleth plenteously.  
verse 10 Such as shut up in darkness deep, and in death's shade abide;  
Whom strongly hath affliction bound and ●…ons fast have tied.   

verse 11 Because against thy words, O God, they wrought rebelliously;  
And they the counsel did contemn of him that is most Hve.  
verse 12 Their proud heart therefore be brou●… dow with labour and with grief;  
Down did they fall, and there was 〈◊〉 to help or give relief.   

verse 13 Then did they in their trouble cry unto the Lord for aid;  
Who did them free from their distr●… according as they prayed.  
verse 14 Them did he out of darkness bring, and from death's shadow take;  
And setting them at liberty, their bands asunder broke.   

verse 15 O give due praises to the Lord, for his great goodness then;  
And for his strange and wondrous works done to the sons of men.  
verse 16 For by his might strong gates of bra●… in pieces did he ●…eare;  
And by his power iron bands asunder broken were.    

The third part.  

verse 17 Fools by their own transgressions against Gods righteous Law;  
And by their great iniquities plagues on themselves do draw.  
verse 18 They are so weak, that now their soul all meat doth loath and fly;  
So weak they are, that to the gates of death they now draw me.   

verse 19 Then in their trouble do they cry unto the Lord for aid;  
Who saveth them from their distress, according as they prayed.  
verse 20 For he then sent to them his word, which health did so in restore;  
And brought them from those dangers deep, wherein they were before.   

verse 21 O give due praises to the Lord, for his great goodness then;  
And for his strange and wondrous works done to the sons of men.  
verse 22 Let them the sacrifices give of praise and thankfulness;  
And let them his great works declare with songs of joyfulness.    

The fourth part.  

verse 23 Such as in ships or brittle barks into the seas descend;  
Their merchandise through fearful floods to compass, and to end:  
verse 24 These men the mighty works of God do with their eyes behold;  
And in the dreadful deep do see his wonders manifold.   

verse 25 He doth command, and forth in haste the stormy tempest flies;  
Whose rage doth make the rolling waves aloft to swell and rise.  
verse 26 They mount to heaven, then to the depths they do go down again:  
Their soul doth saint, and melt away with trouble, and with pain.   

verse 27 And, like a drunkard, to and fro, they reel with tempests tossed;  
And are like men of wits bereft, and all whose skill is lost.  
verse 28 Then did they in their trouble cry stress, unto the Lord for aid;  
Who brought them out from their di●… according as they prayed.   

verse 29 The storm is changed to a calm at his command and will;  
So that the waves which raged before, now quiet are, and still.  
verse 30 Then are they glad, because at rest and quiet now they be;  
So to the haven them he brings, which they desire to see.   

verse 31 O give due praises to the Lord for his great goodness then;  
And for his strange & wondrous works done to the sons of men.  
verse 32 And in the congregation great him let them magnify;  
And even when the elders meet, with praise him glorify.    

The fifth part.  

verse 33 He to a desert turns a land, where rivers did abound;  
And land, where water-springs did flow, to dry and thirsty ground.  
verse 34 A fruitful land with pleasures decked the Lord doth barren make;  
When on their sins that dwell therein he doth just vengeance take.   

verse 35 To standing waters then again the wilderness he brings;  
And he the dry and thirsty ground doth turn to water-springs.  
verse 36 That those he there may make to dwell, which poor and hungry were:  
That for their habitation they may build a city there.   

verse 37 That they may pleasant vineyard plant, and there may sow the field:  
Which unto them abundantly fruits of increase may yield.  
verse 38 He also blesseth them, that they exceedingly increase:  
Yea, of his goodness suffers not their cattle to decrease.   

verse 39 Yet for their sins they are brought low, and ●…nished again;  
Being afflicted and oppressed, and filled with grief and pain.  
verse 40 On Princes he doth pour contempt, and causeth them to stray  
In the forsaken wilderness, where is no path or way.   

verse 41 Yet from affliction he the poor advanceth up on hie;  
And makes his families like a flock to grow and multiply.  
verse 42 The righteous man this work shall see, and much rejoice shall he:  
But then of all iniquity the mouth shall stopped be.   

verse 43 Whoso is wise, and will these things observe well in his mind;  
The loving kindness of the Lord, that man shall know and find.     

PSAL. CVIII.  

O God, my heart now fised is, and ●…o ●…e in a song  
I with my glory praise will give, even with my heart and tongue.  
verse 2 Awake my V●…oll and my Harp, sweet melody to make;  
〈◊〉 in the morning I myself right early will awake.   

Among the people, Lord, by me still praised shalt thou be:  
Among the nations cheerfully will I sing praise to thee.  
Because thy mercy, Lord, is great above the heavens high:  
●…hy truth doth reach unto the clouds, within the lofty sky.   

Above the starry heavens high exalt thyself, O God;  
And, Lord, display upon the earth thy glory all abroad.  
verse 6 That thy beloved mightily delivered may be:  
●…ave them, O Lord, with thy right hand, and herein answer me.   

verse 7 God in his holiness thus spoke, My joy shall now be great:  
●…chem in parts I will divide, and Succoths valley meet.  
verse 8 Gilead I claim as mine by right, Manasseh mine shall be;  
Ephraim is of my head the strength, Judah gives Laws for me.   

verse 9 Moab I for my wash-pot take, and Edom, over thee  
I cast my shoe; Philistia, make a shout because of me.  
verse 10 Into the City fortified, who will me safely bring?  
Who into Edom will me guide, to enter conquering?   

verse 11 Will't not thou, Lord, which hereto●… hast seemed us to hate?  
Thou, Lord, who with our hosts no m●… hast marched forth of late.  
verse 12 O give us help, most gracious Lo●… from trouble set us free;  
Because the help of mortal men we find most vain to be.   

verse 13 Through God we shall do valiantly and conquer when we fight:  
For he it is that shall tread down our enemies with his might.    

PSAL. CIX.  


O Thou the God of all my praise, to help me do not cease;  
When sinners do against me speak, do not thou hold thy peace.  
verse 2 The wicked and the guileful mouth against me opened be;  
And with a false and lying tongue they have accused me.   

verse 3 They did beset me round about with words of hateful spite;  
And though to them no cause I gave, against me they did fight.  
verse 4 They for my love became my foes, but then I went to pray:  
verse 5 Evil for good, and hate for love, to me they did repay.   

Set thou the wicked over him, and at his own right hand  
●…ve thou his greatest enemy leave, even Satan, there to stand.  
And when by thee he shall be judged, condemned let him be;  
●…nd let his prayer turn to sin, which he shall make to thee.   

Few be his days, and after him his charge another take;  
And fatherless his children be, his wife a widow make.  
verse 9 Yea, let his seed be vagabonds, and beg continually;  
And from their places desolate seek bread for their supply.   

verse 10 Let covetous extortioners take all his goods away;  
Of all for which he laboured hath, let strangers make a prey.  
verse 11 Let there be none to pity him, let there be none at all  
That on his children fatherless will let their mercy fall.    

The second part.  

verse 12 Let his posterity from earth cut off for ever be;  
And in the following age his name be blotted out by thee.  
verse 13 Let not his father's wickedness from God's remembrance fall:  
Let not from him his mother's sin be blotted out at all.   

verse 14 But let them in the sight of God appear continually;  
That he may wholly from the earth cut off their memory.  
verse 15 Sith mercy be forgot to show, and did pursue with spite  
The poor sad man, that him whose hea●… was broken, slay he might.   

verse 16 As 〈◊〉 in cursing pleasure took, so let it to him go,  
As blessing was not his delight, far from him be it so.  
verse 17 As 〈◊〉 with cursing clothed himself, into his bowels so,  
Like water, and into his bones, like oil, down let it go.   

verse 18 As doth his garment cover him, so to him let it be;  
And as a girdle, gird wherewith continually is he.  
verse 19 This the reward be from the Lord, unto mine enemies;  
Who evil speak against my soul, and mischief do devise.    

The third part.  

verse 20 But for thy Names sake, O my God and Lord, do thou for me;  
From my distress deliver me, for good thy mercies be.  
verse 21 Because I needy am and poor, (yet do in griefs abound,)  
And in me my afflicted heart doth feel a piercing wound.   

verse 22 As when the shadow doth decline, so I away do go;  
And as the Gr●…shopper, so I am tossed to and fro.  
verse 23 My trembling knees are weak & faint, because I long do fast;  
My flesh of fatness now doth fail, and I consume and waste.   

verse 24 And I a vile reproach and scorn to them was made to be;  
And they that did upon me look, did shake their heads at me.  
verse 25 But thou, O Lord, that art my God, mine aid and succour be:  
According to thy promise, Lord, save and deliver me.   

verse 26 And they shall know thereby, that this is thine own mighty hand;  
And that, O Lord, thou hast it done, so shall they understand.  
verse 27 Although they curse with spite, yet thou shalt bless with loving voice;  
They shall arise, and come to shame, thy servant shall rejoice.   

verse 28 Let them be clothed all with shame that enemies are to me:  
Let their confusion, as a cloak, to them a cover be.  
verse 29 But with my mouth I greatly will give thanks unto the Lord;  
And even in the great multitude his praise I will record.   

verse 30 For at the right hand of the poo●… to save him, stand shall he;  
From those to save him, of his soul that cruel Judges be.     

PSAL. CX.  

THe Lord did say unto my Lord, Sat thou on my right hand,  
Till I have made thy foes a stool, whereon thy feet may stand.  
verse 2 The Lord shall out of Zion send the sceptre of thy might;  
Amid thy mortal foes be thou the ruler in their sight.   

verse 3 And in the day on which thy reign with mighty power shall be;  
The people with a willing heart shall subject be to thee.  
verse 4 Yea, they in beauteous holiness thee serve and worship shall.  
Thy birth's dew is the dew that doth from womb of morning fall.   

verse 5 The Lord hath sworn, & of this oa●… he will repent him never:  
Of th' order of Melchisedeck thou art a Priest for ever.  
verse 6 The Lord in glory high advanced, that sits at thy right hand;  
Shall in his day of wrath strike throug●… great Kings that him withstand.   

verse 7 The heathen he shall judge, and fill the place with bodies dead;  
And over many countries he shall smite and wound the head.  
And he shall drink out of the brook that runneth in the way;  
●…erefore he shall lift up on high his royal head that day.    

PSAL. CXI.  

PRaise ye the Lord, him will I praise with all my heart and might;  
〈◊〉 the assembly of the just, and in the Church's sight.  
The works of our almighty God in greatness do excel;  
And aught to be sought out and seen of all that love them well.   

His works are very beautiful, and shine full gloriously;  
And his most perfect righteousness endures eternally.  
verse 4 The Lord hath made his wondrous works remembered still to be;  
The Lord is of compassion full, and merciful is he.   

verse 5 A blessed portion he doth give to them that do him fear;  
And his sweet covenant of grace in mind he still doth bear.  
verse 6 The power of his mighty works he to his people shows;  
While he the heathens heritage upon his Saints bestows.   

verse 7 Both truth & judgement are the works wrought by his hand and might:  
His precepts and commandments all are very sure and right.  
verse 8 Firm are they, and established for all eternity;  
And they most righteously are done in truth and equity.   

verse 9 Unto his people whom he chose, redemption he did send;  
His Covenant he commanded hath, that it should never end.  
verse 10 Holy and reverend is the Name of our great Lord and King;  
And only from the fear of God doth all true wisdom spring.   

verse 11 Good understanding have all they his precepts that fulfil:  
His glory everlasting is, his praise endureth still.    

PSAL. CXII.  

PRaise ye the Lord: The man is bl●… that fears the Lord of might;  
And in his just commandments all that taketh great delight.  
verse 2 His seed shall prosper here onearth, and they shall mighty be;  
The generation of the just full blessed shall we see.   

verse 3 Of riches he within his house sufficient shall be sure;  
And in God's sight his righteousness for ever shall endure.  
verse 4 Unto the righteous doth arise amid the darkness light;  
Kind, and compassionate is he, and leads his life aright.   

verse 5 A good man favour shows, & lends with mercy and compassion;  
And he is wise, and his affairs he guideth with discretion.  
verse 6 Surely, he shall be settled so that nothing can him move:  
The just shall be remembered still in God's eternal love.   

verse 7 Of evil tidings that may come, he will not be afraid;  
Because his heart upon his God by faith is sixth and stayed.  
verse 8 His heart is firmly established, afraid he will not be;  
Until upon his enemies God's justice he do see.   

verse 9 He doth distribute to the poor, and to them freely give;  
His righteousness doth still remain, and with him ever live.  
verse 10 In power and in dignity aloft he shall be set;  
And this the wicked man shall see, and seeing, rage and fret.   

verse 11 For anger he shall gnash his teeth, and shall consume away;  
The wicked man's desire and hope shall perish and decay.    

PSAL. CXIII.  

PRaise ye the living Lord, praise ye your Lord and King,  
All ye his servants, to his Name all praise and honour bring.  
verse 2 Now and in ages all his holy Name be blest;  
And his great Name in places all be praised, from East to West.   

verse 3 Above the Nations all the Lord doth sit on high;  
Above the highest heavens he sits in glorious majesty.  
verse 4 With this great Lord and God who dareth to compare?  
Whose dwellings far above the world so high exalted are?   

verse 5 Yet of his goodness great he doth descend so low,  
As in the heavens and the earth the things to see and know.  
verse 6 He raiseth from the dust the poor that low did lie;  
And from the dunghill lifts the man oppressed with poverty.   

verse 7 That him he may advance, and with the Princes set;  
With those that of his people are the chief, even Princes great.  
verse 8 To her that barren was, he children doth afford;  
So she keeps house, a mother glad; praise ye the living Lord.    

PSAL. CXIV.  

WHen Israel from Egypt came, and did his dwelling change;  
When jacob's house from those did part that were of language strange.  
verse 2 His Sanctuary Judah was, his holy place was there;  
And his dominion Israel was, and they his people were.   

verse 3 The sea it saw, and at the sight as all afraid did fly;  
And back the river Jordan's streams were driven mightily.  
verse 4 The Mountains skipped like to rams, and could not steadfast stay:  
And, like young lambs, the little hills did move and leap away.   

verse 5 What ailed thee, sea, as all amazed so suddenly to fly?  
Ye rolling waves of Jordan's flood, why ran ye backwardly?  
verse 6 Ye mountains great, what was the cause that ye did skip like rams?  
Ye little hills, why did ye leap and skip like little lambs?   

verse 7 Before the presence of the Lord, tremble thou earth and quake;  
Before the presence of the God of Jacob do thou shake.  
verse 8 Who from the hard and stony rock did pools of water bring;  
And by his power did turn the ●…int into a water-spring.    

PSAL. CXV.  

NOt unto us, Lord, not to us, but to thy Name give praise;  
Both for the mercy and the truth that are in thee always.  
verse 2 Why shall the heathen scorners say, Where may their God now be?  
verse 3 Our God in heaven is, and what he pleased done hath he.   

verse 4 Their Idols silver are and gold, work of men's hands they be:  
They have a mouth, and do not speak, and eyes, and do not see.  
verse 5 Ears have they joined to their hea●… yet do they nothing hear:  
verse 6 They also cannot smell at all, though noses they do bear.   

verse 7 And hands they have, yet handle not feet, yet no walk they take:  
A throat they have, and yet no speech through it a sound doth make.  
verse 8 They that them make are like to them and they whose trust they be;  
verse 9 O Israel, trust in the Lord, their help and shield is he.   

verse 10 O Aaron's house, trust in the Lord, their help and shield is he:  
verse 11 Trust ye in God, who fear the Lord, their help and shield is he.  
verse 12 The Lord of us hath mindful be●… and he will bless us still;  
Both Israel's and Aaron's house bless certainly he will.   

verse 13 Those that do fear & serve the Lord, the Lord will bless them all;  
The Lord his blessing will impart both to the great and small.  
verse 14 To you the Lord abundantly will multiply his grace;  
He will increase it more and more to you, and to your race.   

verse 15 All ye the Lord that fear and serve, are blessed of the Lord,  
Who hath the heavens and the earth created by his word.  
verse 16 The heavens, yea the heavens high, God's throne and palace be:  
But freely on the sons of men the earth bestowed he.   

verse 17 The dead do not give to the Lord praise from the grave below;  
Nor any that into the place of silence down do go.  
verse 18 But we the servants of the Lord, who here on earth shall live,  
Henceforth and ever will him praise: to God due praises give.    

PSAL. CXVI.  


I Love the Lord, because my voice and prayer heard hath he:  
verse 2 And all my days will call on him, who bowed his care to me.  
verse 3 Even when the snares of cruel death about beset me round;  
When pains of hell me caught, and whe●… I woe and sorrow found.   

verse 4 Upon the Name of God my Lord then did I call, and say:  
Deliver thou my soul, O Lord, I do thee humbly pray.  
verse 5 The Lord is very gracious, and righteous is he:  
Yea, in our God depths infinite of tender mercies be.   

verse 6 The Lord in safety doth preserve all those that simple be;  
Even I myself was brought full low, and he relieved me.  
verse 7 And now, my soul, sith thou art safe, return unto thy rest:  
For largely lo, the Lord to thee his bounty hath expressed.   

verse 8 Because my soul from threatened death delivered is by thee;  
By thee mine eyes from tears, my feet from falls delivered be.  
verse 9 Before the Lord, even in the land of life now walk will I:  
verse 10 This I believed, and therefore spoke, though grieved heavily.    

The second part.  

verse 11 I said in my distress and fear, that all men liars be;  
verse 12 What shall I pay the Lord for all his benefits to me?  
verse 13 The wholesome cup of saving health I thankfully will take;  
〈◊〉 on the Lord's Name will I call, when I my prayer make.   

verse 14 The vows which in my grief I made, I to the Lord will pav;  
〈◊〉 presence of his people all, even now without delay.  
verse 15 The death of God's beloved Saints is precious in his sight;  
Though carnal men do them despise, yet are they God's delight.   

verse 16 Thy servant, Lord, thy servant lo, I do myself confess  
〈◊〉 of thine handmaid, thou hast broke the bands of my distress.  
verse 17 And I will offer up to thee a sacrifice of praise;  
〈◊〉 I will call upon the Name of God the Lord always.   

verse 18 The vows which in my grief I made, I to the Lord will pay;  
〈◊〉 presence of his people all, even now without delay.  
verse 19 Yea, in the courts of Gods own house, and in the midst of thee,  
〈◊〉 glorious Jerusalem, the Lord still praised be.     

PSAL. CXVII.  

O All ye Nations of the world, praise ye the Lord always;  
And all the people every where set forth his noble praise.  
verse 2 For great his kindness is to us, his truth doth ever live;  
Then to the Lord give praises great, praise to him ever give.    

PSAL. CXVIII.  


O Give ye thanks unto the Lord, for gracious is he;  
Because his mercies very sure, and everlasting be.  
verse 2 Let Israel confess, that still his mercies do endure:  
Let Aaron's house say now, that still his mercies are most sure.   

verse 3 And let them now that fear the Lord, say that his mercies sure,  
Which he doth show unto his Saints for ever do endure.  
verse 4 On God I called in my distress, and he did answer me;  
In a large place he did me set, wherein I might go free.   

verse 5 The Lord himself is on my side, afraid I will not be;  
When God is on my side, what hurt can man then do to me?  
verse 6 The Lord doth take my part with them that help to succour me:  
Therefore on those that do me hate, I my desire shall see.   

verse 7 Better it is to trust in God, then in man's mortal seed;  
Or to put confidence in Kings, or Princes in our need.  
verse 8 All Nations have enclosed me, and me encompassed round;  
But in the Name of God shall I them conquer, and confound.   

verse 9 They compassed me on every side, they round about me came;  
But I will surely them destroy in Gods most mighty Name.  
verse 10 Like Bees they compassed me about, yet, like to thorns that flame  
They quenched are; for them shall I destroy in Gods great Name.    

The second part.  

verse 11 Thou hast with force thrust sore at me, that fall full low I might;  
But yet the Lord sustained me, and made me stand upright.  
verse 12 The Lord is my defence & strength, my gladness, and my song;  
He my salvation is become, and my preserver strong.   

verse 13 In dwellings of the just is heard the voice and melody.  
Of joy, and health; for the right hand of God doth valiantly.  
verse 14 The right hand of the mighty Lord exalted is on hie:  
The right hand of the mighty Lord hath done most valiantly.   

verse 15 I surely shall not die, but live, and living shall declare  
The works and wonders of the Lord, which great and many are.  
verse 16 The Lord indeed hath chastened me, me chastened sore hath he:  
Yet wholly over unto death be hath not given me.   

verse 17 Set open unto me the gates of truth and righteousness;  
That I may enter into them the Lord to praise and bless.  
verse 18 Behold, this is the gate of God, which he hath opened so,  
That into it the righteous men shall with his praises go.    

The third part.  

verse 19 And, Lord, because thou me hast heard, I will give praise to thee:  
For thou art graciously become a Saviour unto me.  
verse 20 The stone which by the builders was refused with disgrace,  
Now the head-corner stone is made, and s●…t in chiefest place.   

verse 21 This was the mighty work of God, this was the Lords own fact;  
And it is marvellous to behold with eyes that noble act.  
verse 22 This surely is that joyful day which God himself did make;  
And we his servants will therein great joy and pleasure take.   

verse 23 Save now, O Lord, I thee besee●…h, thy helping hand extend;  
And now, I do bes●…h thee, Lord, prosperity to send.  
verse 24 Blessed be he in God's great Name that cometh us to save;  
We from the house which to the Lord pertains, you blessed have.   

verse 25 God is the Lord that shows us light, with cords then fasten ye  
An offering to the altars horns, a sign of thanks to be.  
verse 26 Thou art my God, and therefore I will praises give to thee;  
Thou art my God, therefore by me thou shalt exalted be.   

verse 27 O give ye thanks unto the Lord, because most good is he:  
Because for ever to his Saints his mercies lasting be.     

PSAL. CXIX. 
N. Aleph.   


BLessed are they that are sincere, and perfect in the way;  
Who in their lives do walk with God and do his laws obey.  
verse 2 Blessed are they that to observe his statutes bend their mind;  
And who do seek with all their heart the living God to find.   

verse 3 Those also do not willingly iniquity commit;  
But searching out the way of God, they strive to walk in it.  
verse 4 A straight command enjoined hast thou, whom we are bound to serve;  
That we with care and diligence thy statutes should observe.   

verse 5 O thou, who givest this command, give grace it to obey;  
Thy statutes faithfully to keep, O Lord, direct my way.  
verse 6 Then shall I walk with confidence, and shall from shame be free;  
To all thy just commandments when my respect shall be.   

verse 7 Then with uprightness of my heart thee will I praise and bless,  
When I shall well the judgements learn of thy pure righteousness.  
verse 8 And wholly will I give myself to keep thy laws most right:  
Forsake me not for ever, Lord, but sh●…w thy grace and might.    

The 2. part. 
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Beth.   

verse 9 O by what means his way and life clean shall a young man make?  
If he according to thy word thereto good heed do take.  
verse 10 Unfeignedly I have thee sought, and seeking thus abide▪  
Let me not w●…nder from thy laws, nor from them turn aside.   

verse 11 Within my heart and secret thought●… thy words I have hid still;  
That I might not at any time offend thy holy will.  
verse 12 Blessed art thou, O righteous Lord, and praise is due to thee;  
Then for the glory of thy grace, thy statutes teach thou me.   

verse 13 The righteous judgements which thy mouth for man's direction gave;  
My lips to others willingly them all declared have.  
verse 14 Thy testimonies and thy ways have made my heart so glad;  
As if the riches and the wealth of all the earth I had.   

verse 15 I of thy precepts still will think, and thereto frame my talk;  
As at a mark, so will I aim thy ways how I may walk.  
verse 16 Upon thy statutes my delight shall be so surely set,  
That by thy grace I never will thy holy word forget.    

The 3. part. 
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Gimel.   

verse 17 According to thy bounty great deal with thy servant, Lord;  
That by thy favour I may live, and duly keep thy word.  
verse 18 O let mine eyes by thy good Spirit so fully opened be;  
That wondrous things out of thy law I may perceive and se●….   

verse 19 I am a stranger here on earth, my city is with thee;  
Thither thy precepts are the way, O hide them not from me!  
verse 20 My soul is ravished with desire, and never is at rest▪  
But seeks to know thy judgements high, and what may please thee best.   

verse 21 The proud that justly cursed be, by thee rebuked were:  
For by their lusts they being led, from thy commandments err.  
verse 22 Reproach which sinners cast on Saints, and scorn from me remove:  
For I thy testimonies kept, and on them set my love.   

verse 23 The Princes great in counsel sat, and did against me speak:  
But then thy servant thought how he thy statutes might not break.  
verse 24 My comfort and my hearts delight thy testimonies be;  
And they amidst all doubts and sears are counsellors to me.    

The 4. part. 
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Daleth.   

verse 25 My soul doth cleave unto the dust, I hardly life retain;  
According to thy faithful word, quicken thou me again.  
verse 26 My ways, when I acknowledged, with mercy thou didst hear;  
Teach me thy righteous laws to keep, and thee to love and fear.   

verse 27 Make me to understand the way, which thy wise precepts show;  
So of thy wonders shall I talk, that others may them know.  
verse 28 My soul doth faint, and melt away for hea●…inesse and grief:  
To me, according to thy word, send strength, and give relief.   

verse 29 The way of lies remove from me, O let it far depart;  
To me grant graciously thy law, and write it in my heart.  
verse 30 I for my walking chosen have of truth the perfect way;  
And in that way thy judgements just before mine eyes did lay.   

verse 31 Unto thy testimonies I did closely stick and cleave;  
The●… to be put to shame, O Lord, thy servant never leave.  
verse 32 The way of thy commandments all, then gladly run will I;  
When with thy spirit thou hast my heart enlarged graciously.    

The 5. part. 
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Herald   

verse 33 The pathway of thy statutes just, Lord, teach, and show to me;  
Th●…n shall I keep it to the end, even till I come to thee.  
verse 34 Unto me understanding give, then keep thy law shall I:  
Yea, then with my whole heart I shall observe it carefully.   

verse 35 The path of thy commandments pu●… doth lead to thee aright:  
O teach me in that path to go, for I therein delight.  
verse 36 Incline my heart unto thy laws, and make me them to love:  
But from all filthy covetousness; Lord, far my heart remove.   

verse 37 From vain desires and worldly lusts turn back mine eyes and sight:  
Give me the spirit of life, and power to walk thy ways aright.  
verse 38 Confirm thy gracious promise, Lord, which thou hast made to me;  
Who am thy servant, and desire to fear and honour thee.   

verse 39 Reproach & shame which I do fear, O turn away from me;  
Because thy judgements to thy Saints good and most gracious be.  
verse 40 Behold, I for thy precepts long, and love them to obey;  
Lord, quicken me so with thy grace, that them fulfil I may.    

The 6. part. 
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Va●….   

verse 41 Thy mercies great and manifold let me obtain, O Lord;  
Thy saving health let me enjoy, according to thy word.  
verse 42 So shall I stop the s●…ndrous mouths of lewd men and unjust;  
Who me with scorn reproach, because 〈◊〉 in thy word do trust.   

verse 43 The word of truth out of my mouth O take not utterly;  
For on thy judgements righteous my hope and trust rely.  
verse 44 And if thou from my mouth & heart thy word shalt not withdraw;  
Ever, and ever constantly then shall I keep thy law.   

verse 45 Free from sins bondage I will walk, and set at liberty:  
For thy commands to seek and keep, myself I do apply.  
verse 46 Thy testimonies often shall be spoken of by me;  
I before Kings of them will speak, and not ashamed be.   

verse 47 And in thy just commandments all myself delight I will;  
Which I have loved servently, and so would love them still.  
verse 48 To thy commandments which I love, my hands lift up I will;  
And in thy statutes meditate, and strive them to fulfil.    

The 7. part. 
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Zain.   

verse 49 The promise to thy servant made, remembered let it be:  
For on the same to set mine hope and trust thou causedst me.  
verse 50 This word of thine my comfort is in trouble and in pain:  
For when griefs bring me near to death, that quickens me again.   

verse 51 The proud did greatly me deride, yet did I not withdraw  
From thee my service, nor have I declined from thy law.  
verse 52 But, Lord, thy judgements great of old, I then did call to mind;  
Whereby I comforted myself, and ease from grief did find.   

verse 53 Horror hath taken hold on me, and fear my heart did shake;  
Because the wicked fearlessly thy holy law forsake.  
verse 54 And in the house of pilgrimage, where I a stranger dwelled;  
Thy statutes did become my songs, such joy in them I felt.   

verse 55 I thought upon thy Name, O Lord, by night, when others slept;  
And by this thought of thee, thy law more carefully I kept.  
verse 56 This comfort which I do enjoy I have by gift from thee;  
Because thy precepts carefully have been observed by me.    

The 8. part. 
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Cheth.   

verse 57 My blessed portion, Lord, thou art, thou art my happiness;  
That I thy holy words would keep I said, and did profess.  
verse 58 With my whole heart I did thee pray thy favour to afford;  
O then be merciful to me, according to thy word.  
verse 59 I thought upon my former ways, mine actions I did try;  
〈◊〉 to thy testimonies pure my feet then turned I.  
verse 60 I did not stay, nor linger long, as they that slothful are;  
〈◊〉 hastily thy laws to keep, I did myself prepare.   

verse 61 The cruel bands of wicked men have made of me their prey;  
〈◊〉 would I not thy laws forget, nor from thee go astray.  
verse 62 Thy gracious judgements are so great, and wonderful to me;  
That even at midnight I will rise, to render thanks to thee.   

verse 63 Companion am I of all them that do thee fear and serve:  
Of all thy Saints, that constantly thy precepts do observe.  
verse 64 Thy mercies great, most gracious Lord, the earth throughout do fill:  
Oh teach me how I may obey thy statutes and thy will.    

The 9 part. 
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Teth.   

verse 65 With me who thine own servant am, thou hast dealt well, O Lord;  
Thy bounty hast thou showed to me, according to thy word.  
verse 66 Teach me good judgement in thy laws, give me a cleared sight:  
For thy commandments I believe to be most true and right.   

verse 67 Ere thou didst touch me with thy rod, I erred and went astray;  
But now I keep thine holy word, and by it guide my way.  
verse 68 Lord, thou art good, and thou dost good, from thee all graces flow;  
Then teach me by thy grace, that I thy statutes well may know.   

verse 69 The proud & wickedmen have forged against me many a lie;  
Yet thy commandments still observe with all my heart will I.  
verse 70 Their hearts do ease & fullness love, and fat as grease they be;  
But in thy law I do delight, and that is sweet to me.   

verse 71 O happy time, I well may say, when thou didst me correct;  
For as a guide to learn thy law, thy rod did me direct.  
verse 72 The law which from thy mouth did come, is better unto me  
Then thousand corruptible heaps of gold and silver be.    

The 10. part. 
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Jod.   

verse 73 Thy hands have made and fashioned me, by thee I move and live;  
That I may thy commandments learn, me understanding give.  
verse 74 Thy Saints which fear thee will be glad, all times when me they see:  
Because I by thy word have learned to put my hope in thee.   

verse 75 I know, and do confess, O Lord, thy judgements righteous be;  
And that in very faithfulness thou hast afflicted me.  
verse 76 Yet let thy kindness merciful, I pray thee, comfort me:  
As to thy servant in thy word was promised by thee.   

verse 77 Thy tender mercy's power on me, and I shall surely live:  
For consolation and delight thy law to me doth give.  
verse 78 Make thou the proud ashamed, for they vex me without a cause;  
But I will meditate upon thy precepts and thy laws.   

verse 79 Let those that thee do truly fear turn in and live with me;  
Those that thy testimonies know shall my companions be.  
verse 80 In thy most righteous statutes, Lord, still let my heart be sound;  
And then I may assured be no shame shall me confound.    

The 11. part. 
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Caph.   

verse 81 My soul for thy salvation faints, and longs it to obtain;  
Yet doth my hope upon thy word my fainting soul sustain.  
verse 82 Mine eyes do fail, while on thy word they wait, and thus I say:  
Oh when wilt thou me comfort, Lord▪ why dost thou thus delay?   

verse 83 For like a bottle I become, that in the smoke is set;  
Though parched with grief, thy statutes just yet do I not forget.  
verse 84 How many are thy servants days? may I yet live to see  
When thou wilt judgement execute on those that trouble me?   

verse 85 The proud have digged pits for me, that I might fall therein;  
Which with thy law do not agree, to hurt me they do sin.  
verse 86 All thy commandments faithful are, and rules of life to me;  
They persecute me wrongfully, but thou my helper be.   

verse 87 They so consumed me, that on earth my life they scarce did leave:  
Thy precepts yet forsook I not, but close to them did cleave.  
verse 88 After thy loving kindness, Lord, raise up, and quicken me;  
The testimonies of thy mouth by me then kept shall be.    

The 12. part. 
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Lamed.   

verse 89 The word which thou hast spoken, Lord, still steadfast is and sure;  
As in the heavens constant course it ever doth endure.  
verse 90 Thy faithfulness doth steadfast stand to every generation;  
Even as the earth abides, since thou didst establish her foundation.   

verse 91 These things unto this present day we may continuing see;  
According to thine ordinance, for all thy servants be.  
verse 92 Unless in thy most perfect law my soul had found delight;  
When I in great affliction was, I should have perished quite.   

verse 93 Thy holy precepts never shall by me forgotten be:  
For thou, when heavy was my soul, by them hast quickened me.  
verse 94 Thine own am I, and therefore me thy son and servant save;  
For with a great and servant love thy precepts sought I have.   

verse 95 For me the wicked men did wait, and sought me to destroy:  
But I thy testimonies true will think upon with joy.  
verse 96 Of all perfection here on earth, there is an end I see;  
But thy commandments very large, and everlasting be.    

The 13. part. 
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Mem.   

verse 97 How dearly do I love thy law? and with how great affection?  
For thereupon throughout the day I fix my meditation.  
verse 98 By thy commandments thou hast made me far more wise to be  
Then are my foes, because thy laws do still abide with me.   

verse 99 In understanding I excel those that instructed me;  
Because thy testimonies just my meditation be.  
verse 100 In understanding I exceed those that are full of days;  
Because I straight strive to keep thy precepts and thy ways.   

verse 101 And I my feet restrained have from every evil way;  
That of thy word the holy path precisely keep I may.  
verse 102 From the right judgements of thy mouth I never did depart:  
For thou didst teach me inwardly, and wrot'st them in my heart.   

verse 103 O what a sweetness, from thy words into my taste doth pass?  
Doubtless, that sweetness to my mouth more sweet than honey was.  
verse 104 I through thy precepts full of light get understanding so,  
That all false ways my soul doth hate, in them I will not go.    

The 14. part. 
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Nun.   

verse 105 Thy heavenly word is to my feet a lamp that shineth bright;  
And for direction of my path it is a glorious light.  
verse 106 Before thy presence I have sworn, and it perform I will;  
That I will keep thy judgements just, and strive them to fulfil.   

verse 107 I am afflicted very much, but quicken me, O Lord;  
And raise me to an holy life, according to thy word.  
verse 108 The offerings which with heart and voice to thee I freely give:  
Accept, and teach me how I may after thy judgements live.   

verse 109 My soul is ever in mine hand, great dangers me beset;  
Yet in my deepest troubles I thy law do not forget.  
verse 110 Although the wicked men for me a snare did closely lay;  
Yet from thy precepts would I not for danger go astray.   

verse 111 I as an heritage do take thy testimonies still:  
Because they are my heart's delight, with joy they do it fill.  
verse 112 Prevented by thy grace, my heart I did incline and bend;  
Thy statutes always to perform, and shall do to the end.    

The 15. part. 
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Samech.   

verse 113 The foolish thoughts of vanity I hate, and would remove;  
But that most perfect law of thine I heartily do love.  
verse 114 Thou art my hid and secret place, my shield of strong defence;  
●…nd in thy faithful word I fix my hope and confidence.   

verse 115 All ye that evil doers be, from me depart away:  
For the commandments of my God I purpose to obey.  
verse 116 According to thy faithful word uphold and establish me;  
That I may live, and of my hope ashamed may not be.   

verse 117 Hold thou me up, then shall I stand in safety constantly;  
And to thy statutes I will have respect continually.  
verse 118 Thou all that from thy statutes err treadest downe, as things most vile;  
For their deceit mere falsehood is, and will themselves beguile.   

verse 119 Thou all the wicked of the earth dost like to dross remove;  
Therefore thy testimonies just I fervently do love.  
verse 120 My flesh for fear of thee doth quake when I thy justice see:  
I of thy judgements am afraid, which high and dreadful be.    

The 16 part. 
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Ain.   

verse 121 I judgement have to others done, and given to them their right:  
Then leave me not to them that would oppress me with their might.  
verse 122 In mercy for thy servants good for him a surety be;  
From the oppressions of the proud do thou deliver me.   

verse 123 Mine eyes do fail with looking long for thy salvation, Lord;  
And while performance they expect of thy most faithful word.  
verse 124 According to thy mercy great with me thy servant deal;  
And unto me thy statutes teach, thy laws to me reveal.   

verse 125 Thine humble servant, Lord, I am, grant me to understand  
Thy testimonies, so that I may do what they command.  
verse 126 Lord, it is time for thee to work, and take thy covenants part:  
For sinners have made void thy law, from it they do depart.   

verse 127 But thy commandments precious are, I therefore them do love;  
I above gold do love them all, yea finest gold above.  
verse 128 And in all things thy precepts all most righteous I esteem;  
But all false ways I do abhor, though pleasant they may seem.    

The 17. part. 
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Pe.   

verse 129 In truth and wisdom wonderful thy testimonies are;  
Therefore my soul them strives to keep with diligence and care.  
verse 130 The very entrance of thy word doth give an heavenly light;  
Yea, to the simple it doth give an understanding right.   

verse 131 My mouth I opened, and did pant with heat of holy fire:  
For thy commandments I did love, and fervently desire.  
verse 132 With mercy and compassion, Lord, behold me from above;  
As thou art wont to do to those thy Name that fear and love.   

verse 133 Direct my footsteps by thy word, let that my leader be:  
Let no iniquity obtain dominion over me.  
verse 134 From the oppressions & the wrongs of man deliver me;  
By me with greater freedom than thy precepts kept shall be.   

verse 135 Upon thy servant make to shine thy favour and thy face;  
And me thy righteous statutes teac●…, by thy effectual grace.  
verse 136 Rivers of waters from mine eyes did run down, when I saw  
How wicked men run on in sin, and do not keep thy law.    

The 18. part. 
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Tsade.   

verse 137 Most just and righteous art thou Lord, in all thy works and ways:  
Thy judgements also are upright, and them men ought to praise.  
verse 138 Thy testimonies righteous are, which thou commanded haste;  
They also very faithful are, their truth shall ever last.   

verse 139 My zeal hath even consumed me, because mine enemies  
Thy holy words forgotten have, and do thy laws despise.  
verse 140 Thy perfect word is very pure, as silver tread by fire;  
Therefore thy servant loveth it, and doth it much desire.   

verse 141 Small am I, and by worldly men despised in their sight;  
Thy precepts yet forget I not, but in them do delight.  
verse 142 Thy righteousness most steadfast is, and ever shall endure:  
Thy law is also truth itself, most constant and most pure.   

verse 143 Trouble & anguish have me found, and taken hold on me;  
Yet in this trouble my delights thy just commandments be  
verse 144 An everlasting justice have thy testimonies all:  
O to me understanding give, than ever live I shall.    

The 19 part. 
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Koph.   

verse 145 To thee with my whole heart I cried, hear me, most gracious Lord;  
And then will I thy statutes keep, I will obey thy word.  
verse 146 I in my trouble cried to thee, me safe do thou preserve;  
And I thy testimonies then will carefully observe.   

verse 147 The dawning of the morning I prevented with my cry:  
For in my trouble did my hope upon thy word rely.  
verse 148 Mine eyes in waking do prevent the watches of the night;  
That in thy word of light and life more meditate I might.   

verse 149 After thy loving kindness hear my voice that calls on thee:  
Thy judgement to thy Saints is good, and with it quicken me.  
verse 150 The men that after mischief go, now nigh unto it draw;  
But such as are to mischief nigh, are then far from thy law.   

verse 151 But thou unto thy Saints art near, and help to them shalt give;  
Since thy commandments all are truth, they by this rule shall live.  
verse 152 This of thy testimonies I have known in times long passed,  
That them for ever to endure thou firmly founded haste.    

The 20. part. 
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Resh.   

verse 153 Consider mine affliction great, in safety do me set:  
Thy covenant is with me, for I thy law do not forget.  
verse 154 Plead thou my cause, deliver me from sinners causeless strife:  
According to thy holy word give me a holy life.   

verse 155 Surely salvation far doth fly from those that wicked are:  
For they thy statutes do not keep, nor for thy l●…wes do care.  
verse 156 O Lord, both great and manifold thy tender mercies be;  
According to thy judgements then in mercy quicken me.   

verse 157 Many my persecutors are, and foe●… which do combine;  
Yet from thy testimonies just my heart doth not decline.  
verse 158 I greatly grieved was, when I thy lewd transgressors saw;  
Because they did not keep thy word, but sinned against thy law.   

verse 159 Consider how I dearly love thy precepts and thy word;  
After thy loving kindness then quicken thou me, O Lord.  
verse 160 From the beginning, all thy word hath been most true and sure:  
Thy righteous judgements every one for ever shall endure.    

The 21. part. 
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Schin.   

verse 161 Princes have persecuted me, although no cause they saw;  
But still of thy most holy word my heart doth stand in awe.  
verse 162 And in the comforts of thy word I was so greatly glad;  
As they that by their victories great spoils obtained had.   

verse 163 I lying do abhor and hate, and far from me remove:  
But thy pure law is perfect truth, I therefore do it love.  
verse 164 I seven times a day do give just praises unto thee;  
Because thy judgements righteous are, and they have holpen me.   

verse 165 Great peace and rest all they shall have, which do thy statutes love;  
No danger shall their blessed state impair, or once remove.  
verse 166 O Lord, I my salvation do wholly hope from thee;  
And I do strive those laws to keep, which thou commandest me.   

verse 167 Thy testimonies hath my soul observed carefully;  
On them my heart is set, and them I love exceedingly.  
verse 168 Thy precepts and thy testimonies I kept with special care:  
For all my work's and all my ways before thee open are.    

The 22. part. 
〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 〈◊〉. Tau.   

verse 169 O Lord, let my request and cry come near before thy sight;  
Good under●…anding give to me, to know thy word aright.  
verse 170 And let my supplication come, and have access to thee;  
According to thy faithful word do thou deliver me.   

verse 171 From a full heart my thankful lips shall utter forth thy praise;  
When thou hast taught me well to know thy statute, and thy ways.  
verse 172 My tongue oft of thy word shall speak, my deeds shall it express:  
Because thy just commandments all are perfect righteousness.   

verse 173 Stretch out thy hand, I thee beseech, and speedily me save:  
For thy commandments to observe, O Lord, I chosen have.  
verse 174 or thy salvation I have longed, O Lord, do thou me save;  
Thy law is ever my delight, in it I pleasure have.   

verse 175 Let my soul live, and then it shall give raises unto thee;  
And let thy judgements gracious still 〈◊〉 an succour me.  
verse 176 Like a lost sheep I went astray, thy servant seek, and find:  
For thy commandments have I not put wholly out of mind.     

PSAL. CXX.  

IN my distress unto the Lord I did complain and cry;  
And from his glorious throne above he heard me graciously.  
verse 2 From lying lips, O Lord, my soul deliver and set free;  
From double and deceitful tongues, good Lord, deliver me.   

verse 3 What shall thy false tongue bring or give to thee, O slanderer?  
Sharp arrows of the mighty man, and coals of Juniper.  
verse 4 O woe is me that I so long a sojourner must be  
In Meshech, and in Kedars tents my dwelling yet must see.   

verse 5 With him that hateth lovely peace my soul doth long abide:  
For peace am I, but when I speak, for war do they provide.    

PSAL. CXXI.  

UNto the mountains high lift up mine eyes shall I,  
To see from whence the help doth come that safety doth supply.  
verse 2 My help from God doth come, that heaven and earth did frame;  
He stays thy feet, that nothing can remove away the same.   

verse 3 He slumbers not all that doth thee safely keep;  
He slumbers not that Israel keeps, nor shall he ever sleep.  
verse 4 The Lord thy keeper is, and he by thee doth stand;  
To be thy shade and thy defence, he stands at thy right hand.   

verse 5 The Suns bright burning beams by day thee shall not smite;  
Nor shall the Moons cold influence thee strike, or hurt by night.  
verse 6 The Lord shall thee preserve most safe from evils all;  
Thy dear and precious soul the Lord preserve in safety shall.   

verse 7 God shall thy going out and coming in defend;  
From this time forth for evermore, till time itself do end.    

PSAL. CXXII.  

RIght glad I was, when thus to me they spoke, and framed their talk;  
Unto the house of God the Lord together let us walk.  
verse 2 O glorious Jerusalem; to thee we will repair;  
Within thy gates our feet shall stand, Jerusalem most fair.   

verse 3 Jerusalem is fairly built, yea strongly built is she;  
Even like a City, all whose parts compact together be.  
verse 4 Whither the Tribes go up, the Tribes that to the Lord pertain:  
Unto the Ark of Israel, which doth therein remain.   

verse 5 Of praise and thanks to Gods great Name the sacrifice to bear:  
There thrones of judgement sit, the thrones of David's house are there.  
verse 6 Pray that Jerusalem may have peace and felicity:  
For they that love thee and thy peace, shall have prosperity.   

verse 7 Therefore I wish, that peace may still within thy walls remain;  
And ever may thy palaces prosperity retain.  
verse 8 Even for the Saints sake, which are dear as brethren unto me;  
And sweet companions, I will wish that peace still dwell in thee.   

verse 9 And for the house which doth belong to God the Lord of might:  
Still to procure and seek thy good I greatly will delight.    

PSAL. CXXIII.  

LOrd, from the earth below lift up mir●…ies will I  
To thee, whose dwelling is above, even in the heavens hie.  
verse 2 Behold, as servants eyes look to their master's hand;  
As to her m●…tresse hand the maid do●…h look, and waiting stand:   

So on the Lord our God we look, 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 attend;  
Until on as he ver●… have, until he mercy send.  
verse 3 Have mercy on us, Lord, thy mercy on us be;  
For filled with contempt and scorn exceedingly are we.   

verse 4 Our soul is greatly filled with scorns of men at ease;  
And with contempt of haughty men, whom scoffs at Saints do please.    

PSAL. CXXIV.  

IF on our side God had not been, now Israel may say;  
If on our side God had not been, when men sought our decay:  
verse 2 They had us swallowed up alive, against us raging mad;  
The waters had us drowned, the streams our souls o'er whelmed had.   

verse 3 The waters mounting up aloft, unto that height were grown;  
That with their swelling pride, our souls had quite been overflown.  
verse 4 Then always praised be the Lord, whose mercies ever live;  
A prey to their devouring teeth our souls who did not give.   

verse 5 Our soul escaped as a bird out of the fowler's snare;  
The snare is broken which they laid, and we delivered are.  
verse 6 In the most glorious Name of God our help doth only stand:  
Who hath created heaven and earth by his almighty hand.    

PSAL. CXXV.  

ALl those that trust in God shall be like Zion hill;  
That cannot be removed away, but standeth steadfast still.  
verse 2 And as Jerusalem the mountain's strong and high;  
Like bulwarks compassing about do guard and fortify:   

verse 3 So doth the mighty Lord about his people stand;  
Saving them now and evermore with his most mighty hand.  
verse 4 The sharp afflicting rod of wicked cruel foes,  
Shall not for ever on the lot of righteous men repose.   

verse 5 Jest fainting in their minds, when endless griefs them press;  
Weary and hopeless, they put forth their hands to wickedness.  
verse 6 Do well unto thy Saints, and blessings, Lord, impart  
Unto the good, thine Israelites that are upright in heart.   

verse 7 But those that turn aside, and love to go astray;  
Led by their loose and wand'ring lusts in their own crooked way.  
verse 8 These in the fearful path to judgement God shall guide,  
With wicked workers, but his peace on Israel shall abide.    

PSAL. CXXVI.  

WHen Zions sad captivity the Lord again did bring;  
Like to a dream it did appear, and as a feigned thing.  
verse 2 Then was our mouth with laughter (filled, right joyful was our tongue;  
And of this wonder thus they spoke the heathen folk among.   

verse 3 Great things the Lord hath done for great things we do confess  
The Lord for us hath done, which call them, for joy and thankfulness.  
verse 4 Bring our captivity again, to joy our sorrow turn;  
As flowing streams do change the ground, which parching heat did burn.   

verse 5 They that in tears and sorrows deep their seed do sadly sow;  
At harvest they their corn with joy shall gladly reap and mow.  
verse 6 They carried forth a precious seed, and going they did mourn;  
But bringing home their sheaves with joy, they gladly shall return.    


EXcept the Lord do build the house, man buildeth but in vain;  
And man in building doth but lose his labour and his pain.  
verse 2 Except the Lords allseeing eye the city safely keep;  
In vain the watchman's waking eye doth hold itself from sleep.   

verse 3 To rise up early is but vain, and vain late watchings are:  
Vain is it pensively to eat the bread of grief and care.  
verse 4 For the beloved of the Lord are by his love so blest;  
That unto them he freely gives most quiet sleep and rest.   

verse 5 Lo, children are an heritage, which doth from God descend;  
And the wombs fruit is his reward, God's bounty doth it send.  
verse 6 And look what strength sharp arrows are in hands of men of power;  
Such strength are children blest with grace amid their youthful flower.   

verse 7 And blessed is the man that hath his quiver full of those:  
For they undaunted in the gate shall speak unto their foes.    

PSAL. CXXVIII.  

BLessed art thou that fearest God, and walkest in his way:  
verse 2 For of thy labour thou shalt eat, happy art thou, I say.  
verse 3 Like fruitful vines on thy house side, so doth thy wife spring out;  
Thy children stand like olive-plants thy table round about.   

verse 4 Thus art thou blest that fearest God, and he shall let thee see  
verse 5 The promised Jerusalem, and her felicity.  
verse 6 Thou shalt thy children's children see to thy great joys increase;  
And likewise grace on Israel, prosperity and peace.    

PSAL. CXXIX.  

OFt they, now Israel may say, me from my youth assailed:  
verse 2 Oft they assailed me from my youth, but never they prevailed.  
verse 3 Upon my back the plowers ploughed, and furr●…wes long did cast:  
verse 4 The righteous Lord hath cut the cords of wicked foes at last.   

verse 5 O let them all confounded be, and forced back to fly;  
That do to Zion hatred bear, and cursed enmity.  
verse 6 Let these be like unto the grass which on house tops we see;  
That fades and dries away, before grown up it fully be.   

verse 7 Whereof enough to fill his hand the mower cannot find;  
Nor can the man his bosom fill, whose work is sheaves to bind.  
verse 8 Nor do they say, which by do go, God's blessing on you be;  
Nor do they say, In the great Name of God you bless do we.    

PSAL. CXXX.  

OUt from the overflowing depths of grief and misery;  
My sad afflicted soul to thee, O Lord, hath sent her cry.  
verse 2 O gracious Lord, hear thou my voice, and let thine ears attend  
Unto the voice of my requests, which humbly doth ascend.   

verse 3 If, Lord, thou strictly shouldst inquire, and mark iniquities;  
Lord, who shall dare to stand before thy pure allseeing eyes?  
verse 4 But besides fearful justice, Lord, forgiveness is with thee;  
That with a sonlike awe obeyed, and feared thou mayst be.   

verse 5 Upon the Lord I wait, my soul doth wait upon the Lord:  
For I have fully purposed to hope upon his word.  
verse 6 My soul more waiteth for the Lord, than they that watch to spy  
The morning light, than they that watch the morning to descry.   

verse 7 Let Israel hope in the Lord, for mercy and compassion  
Is with the Lord, and with him is most plentiful redemption.  
verse 8 And his own chosen Israel, and flock redeem he shall;  
He shall them freely justify from their offences all.    

PSAL. CXXXI.  

O Lord, I am not pust in mind, I have no scornful eye;  
I do not exercise myself in things that are too high.  
verse 2 But as the child that weaned is even from his mother's breast;  
So have I (Lord) behaved myself in silence and in rest.   

verse 3 Let Israel hope in the Lord, who doth his Church maintain;  
And let this hope from this time forth for evermore remain.    

PSAL. CXXXII.  


REmember David's troubles, Lord, and how he swore to thee:  
verse 2 And how to the Almighty God of Jacob vowed be.  
verse 3 I will not come within my house, nor rest in bed at all:  
verse 4 Nor shall mine eyes take any sleep, nor eyelids slumber shall:   

verse 5 Till for the Lord a place I find where he may make abode;  
Till I an habitation find for jacob's mighty God.  
verse 6 Behold, we of this dwelling place at Ephrata did ●…eare;  
And we did find it in the fields, where once woods growing were.   

verse 7 Into his holy Tabernacles now gladly will we go;  
And at his footstool worship him, kneeling and bowing low:  
verse 8 Arise, O Lord, arise and come into thy place of rest;  
Thou, and thy Ark, by which thy strength thou hast made manifest.   

verse 9 Let all thy Priests he clothed, Lord, with truth and righteousness;  
Let all thy Saints rejoice in thee, and shout for joyfulness.  
verse 10 And for thy servant David's sake do not deny thy grace;  
Nor of thine own anointed dear, turn thou away the face.    

The second part.  

verse 11 The Lord in truth to David swore, and will not turn from it;  
The fruit of thine own body shall on thy throne surely sit.  
verse 12 And if thy sons my covenant keep, and precepts taught by me;  
Then evermore upon thy throne their children's seat shall be.   

verse 13 For God Mount Zion chosen hath, to dwell there doth he love;  
There do I love to dwell and rest, and never to remove.  
verse 14 And surely her provision I will bless abundantly:  
verse 15 And I all those that needy are with bread will satisfy.   

verse 16 And with salvation her Priests adorn and c●…othe I will:  
Her Saints shall shout aloud for joy, wherewith I will them fill.  
verse 17 There will I cause that David's horn shall bud, and grow in might:  
For mine anointed I have set an everlasting light.   

verse 18 With shame, as with a garment, I will cloth his enemies all;  
But on himself his glorious crown shine forth and flourish shall.     

PSAL. CXXXIII.  

HOw pleasant, and how good it is, ●…ow doth that grace excel;  
When in the unity of love together brethren dwell!  
verse 2 It like the precious ointment is, wherewith anointed was  
The head of Aaron, whence it down unto his beard did pass.   

verse 3 It on the beard of Aaron ran, (who Christ did represent)  
And down from thence unto the skins it of his garments went.  
verse 4 And as the dew to Hermon hill his moisture down doth send;  
And as the dew doth from above on Zions hills descend:   

verse 5 So God on those who thus do love, his blessing down doth send:  
Yea, he doth bless them with a life, which never shall have end.    

PSAL. CXXXIV.  

BEhold and have regard, ye servants of the Lord,  
Which in his house by night do watch, praise him with one accord.  
verse 2 Lift up your hands on high within his holy place;  
And give the Lord his praises due, his benefits embrace.   

verse 3 Thus do thou bless the Lord with praise and thankfulness;  
And God that earth & heaven did make, thee out of Zion bless.    

PSAL. CXXXV.  


PRaise ye the Lord, and his great Name praise ye with one accord:  
O praise him still, all ye that be the servants of the Lord.  
verse 2 In the Lord's house all ye that stand, aloud his praises sound;  
Praise him all ye that in the Courts of our great God are found.   

verse 3 Praise ye the Lord, for he is good, yea praises to him sing:  
Sing praises to his Name, because it is a pleasant thing.  
verse 4 For Jacob to himself the Lord did choose of his good pleasure;  
And Israel he did choose to be his own peculiar treasure.   

verse 5 For well I know in majesty the Lord is very great;  
And that the Lord above all gods in glory hath his seat.  
verse 6 In heaven and in earth he made, and in the swelling seas,  
And in the low descending depths, what ever did him please.   

verse 7 He from the ends of all the earth makes vapours to ascend;  
With lightning's rain he makes, and winds doth from his treasures send.  
verse 8 In Egypt he the firstborn all with death down smitten hath;  
Even the chief strength of man & beast, in his provoked wrath.   

verse 9 He hath in thee showed wonders great, O Egypt, which did fall  
On Pharaoh thy hardhearted king, and on his servants all.  
verse 10 He also Nations great and strong smote down, and overthrew;  
And though their rulers mighty were, their mighty Kings he slew.   

verse 11 Sehon King of the Amorites, and Og of Bashan King;  
Of Canaan be the Kingdoms all did to subjection bring.  
verse 12 Then also for an heritage their land away he gave;  
An heritage which Israel his people dear should have.    

The second part.  

verse 13 Thy Name, O Lord, shall still endure, and thy memorial  
With honour shall preserved be, through generations all.  
verse 14 His people to avenge and judge, the Lord is fully bend;  
And of his servants miseries he will himself repent.   

verse 15 The Idols which are worshipped abroad in heathen lands,  
Surely but gold and silver be, the work even of men●… hands.  
verse 16 A mouth they have, yet do not speak; eyes, yet they never saw:  
verse 17 And ears they have, yet nothing bear; their mouth no breath doth draw.   

verse 18 And senseless like to them are those, by whom they form were;  
And such are all that trust in them, or who their power do fear.  
verse 19 But bless the everlasting Lord, O house of Israel:  
O Aaron's house, bless thou the Lord, in might that doth excel.   

verse 20 O house of Levi, bless the Lord, by whom made all things were;  
And ever bless and praise the Lord, all ye the Lord that fear.  
verse 21 And out of Zion let his Saints give praises to the Lord;  
Which dwelleth in Jerusalem: praise him with one accord.     

PSAL. CXXXVI.  
Sung as the 100 Psalm.  

PRaise ye the Lord, for he is good, for still his mercy doth endure:  
verse 2 Give thanks unto the God of gods, for still do last his mercies sure.  
verse 3 Give thanks unto the Lord of lords; for still his mercy doth endure;  
verse 4 Which only doth great wondrous works, for still do last his mercies sure.   

verse 5 Which by his wisdom made the heavens, for still his mercy doth endure;  
verse 6 Who stretched the earth above the seas, for still do last his mercies sure.  
verse 7 Which made great lights to shine abroad, for still his mercy doth endure:  
verse 8 The Sun to rule the light some day, for still do last his mercies sure.   

verse 9 The Moon & Stars to guide the night, for still his mercy doth endure:  
verse 10 Which Egypt with their firstborn smote, for still do last his mercies sure.  
verse 11 And Israel brought out from thence, for still his mercy doth endure:  
verse 12 With mighty hand & stretched arm, for still do last his mercies sure.   

verse 13 Who the red sea in parts did cut, for still his mercy doth endure:  
verse 14 And through the midst made Israel pass, for still do last his mercies sure.  
verse 15 But drowned Pharaoh and his host, for still his mercy doth endure:  
verse 16 Through desert he his people led, for still do last his mercies sure.   

verse 17 Praise him who mighty Kings did smite, for still his mercy doth endure:  
verse 18 And who the famous Kings did slay, for still do last his mercies sure.  
verse 19 As Sehon King of Amorites, for still his mercy doth endure:  
verse 20 And the great Og of Basan King, for still do last his mercies sure.   

verse 21 And gave their land for heritage, for still his mercy doth endure:  
verse 22 Even to his servant Israel, for still do last his mercies sure.  
verse 23 Remembering us in base estate, for still his mercy doth endure:  
verse 24 He from oppressors rescued us, for still do last his mercies sure.   

verse 25 Who giveth sood unto all flesh, for still his mercy doth endure:  
verse 26 O to the God of heaven give thanks, for still do last his mercies sure.    

PSAL. CXXXVII.  

WHen captives we at Babylon did by the rivers sit,  
We thought on Zion, yea we wept when we remembered it.  
verse 2 We hanged our Harps and Instruments the Willow trees upon:  
And, being full of grief, delight in music we had none.   

verse 3 For there a song required they, who did us captive bring;  
Our spoilers called for mirth, and said, A song of Zion sing.  
verse 4 But the Lords sweet and holy songs sing fitly how shall we;  
When captives in a foreign land we among heathen be?   

verse 5 But, O Jerusalem, if I forget thee in mine heart;  
Let my forgotten cunning then from my right hand depart.  
verse 6 If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cease to move;  
If I do not Jerusalem set my chief joys above.   

verse 7 Remember Edom, which upon Jerusalem's sad day;  
To the foundations raze it down, yea raze it, oft did say.  
verse 8 Daughter of Babylon justly thou ere long destroyed shalt be;  
Happy the man thy deeds to us who shall reward to thee.   

verse 9 Yea, happy surely shall he be that takes thy little ones;  
And in his zeal to Zion shall them dash against the stones.    

PSAL. CXXXVIII.  

WIth my whole heart, O gracious Lord, will I give praise to thee;  
Even in the presence of the gods, thou shalt be praised by me.  
verse 2 Toward thy holy Temple I will look, and worship thee;  
And praised in my thankful mouth thy holy Name shall be.   

verse 3 For thy great kindness, for thy truth, I will exalt thy fame:  
For thou hast magnified thy word high above all thy Name.  
Thou didst me answer in that day, when I to thee did cry;  
And thou my fainting soul with strengt●… didst strengthen inwardly.   

verse 4 All Kings which reign throughout the earth, shall give thee praise, O Lord;  
When they shall from thy mouth receive thy true and holy word.  
verse 5 Yea, in the righteous ways of God with gladness they shall sing:  
For great the glory is of God, the universal King.   

verse 6 Though God be high, the lowly yet by him respected be;  
Whereas the high and proud of heart a far off knoweth he.  
verse 7 Though I in midst of trouble walk, yet thou wilt me revive;  
Thou with thine band wilt stop the mouth of foes that with me strive.   

And as against mine enemy's wrath thy band thou dost extend;  
So thy right hand outstretched shall me save, and still defend.  
verse 8 Surely, that which concerneth me, the Lord will perfect make:  
Do not, O ever gracious Lord, thine own hands-work forsake.    

PSAL. CXXXIX.  


O Lord, thou hast me searched & known, thou knowst my sitting down;  
verse 2 And my uprising, yea to thee my thoughts far-off are known.  
verse 3 My paths thou compassest about, and seest when down I lie;  
And art with all my works and ways acquainted perfectly.   

verse 4 No word is in my tongue, O Lord, but known it is to thee;  
verse 5 Thou me behind hold'st and before, and layest thine hand on me.  
verse 6 Such and so great a knowledge is too wonderful for me;  
It is so high, that it by me attained cannot be.   

verse 7 From thy allseeing Spirit to go, what place seek out should I?  
And from thy presence to remove, Lord, whither should I fly?  
verse 8 To heaven if I do mount aloft, lo, thou art present there;  
In hell if I lie down below, behold, there art thou near.   

verse 9 Yea, let me take the morning's wings, and let me go and hid▪  
Farneze hence, even in the utmost parts, where slowing sea doth slide.  
verse 10 Yet there to lead and govern me, thine hand stretched out shall be;  
And even there shall thy right hand seize and take hold on me.   

verse 11 Yea, if I say the darkness shall yet shroud me from thy sight;  
Lo, unto thee the darkest night about me shall be light.  
verse 12 Yea, darkness hid●…th not from thee, but night like day is bright;  
Before thy piercing eyes alike both darkness are and light.    

The second part.  

verse 13 For thou possessed hast my reins, and thou hast covered me:  
When I within my mother's womb enclosed was by thee.  
verse 14 thou will I praise, for fearfully and strangely made I am;  
Thy works are marvellous, and my soul right well doth know the same.   

verse 15 My substance was not hid from thee, although in secret place  
I have been made, and in the earth beneath I fashioned was.  
verse 16 Thine eyes my shapeless substance saw, and written in thy book  
Were all my parts, though yet not made, but after fashion took.   

verse 17 How precious also are thy thoughts, O glorious God to me?  
And in their sum how passing great and numberless they be?  
verse 18 If I should count them in their sum, more than the sand they be;  
When I awake, then am I still in heart and thought with thee.   

verse 19 The wicked and the cruel men, Lord, thou wilt surely slay:  
Therefore far-off, ye bloody men, from me depart away.  
verse 20 They wickedly against thee speak, though thou their torgues didst make;  
And thy malicious enemies in vain thy Name do take.   

verse 21 Hate I not them that hate thee, Lord, and that in earnest wise?  
Contend not I against them all, against thee that arise?  
verse 22 I hate them with unfeigned hate, even as my utter foes;  
verse 23 Try me, O God, and know my heart▪ my thoughts prove and disclose.   

verse 24 Consider, Lord, if wickedness in me there any be;  
And in thy everlasting way direct and lead thou me.     

PSAL. CXL.  

LOrd, save me from the evil man, and be my strong defence;  
Preserve me safely from the man of cruel violence.  
verse 2 Which in their heart do mischief plot, and full of malice are;  
When they together gathered be, their meeting is for war.   

verse 3 And like unto a Serpent's tongue, their tongues they sharp have whet;  
And Add●…rs poison causing death, under their tongues is set.  
verse 4 Keep me, O Lord, from wicked hands, me from the violent save;  
My goings who to overthrow a wicked purpose have.   

verse 5 The proud a snare and cords have hid, and spread for me a net:  
By the ways side where I should pass, they grins for me have set.  
verse 6 Therefore I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God alone:  
Hear me, O Lord, O hear the voice wherewith I pray and moan.   

verse 7 O Lord my God, thou only art the strength that saveth me;  
In day of battle hath mine head been covered still by thee.  
verse 8 Let not, O Lord, the wicked have the end of his desire;  
Perform not his ill thought, lest he with pride be set on sire.   

verse 9 As for the head and chief of those about that compass me;  
〈◊〉 their own mischief of their lips their fall and ruin be.  
verse 10 Let burning coals upon them fall, into the fire them throw;  
And to deep pits, that up again thence they may never go.   

verse 11 Let not a man of evil tongue on earth here stable grow;  
Evil shall hunt the violent man unto his overthrow.  
verse 12 I know, th' afflicted and the poor the Lord will help to right;  
Surely the just shall praise his Name, and still dwell in his sight.    

PSAL. CXLI.  

O Lord, upon thee do I call, Lord, ●…aste thee unto me;  
And harken, Lord, unto my voice, when I do cry to thee.  
verse 2 As incense let my prayers be directed in thine eyes;  
And the up-lifting of mine hands an evening sacrifice.   

verse 3 Lord, that my mouth do not offend, a watch before it place;  
And of my lips keep thou the door, and guide them by thy grace.  
verse 4 That I should wicked works commit, incline thou not my heart;  
With ill men of their delicates, Lord, let me eat no part.   

verse 5 But let the righteous smite me, Lord, for that is good for me;  
Let him reprove me, and the same a precious 〈◊〉 shall be.  
Such smi●…ing shall not break my head, the time shall shortly fall;  
When I shall in their misery make prayers for them all.   

verse 6 Then when in stony places down th●… Judge shall be ●…st,  
Then shall they ●…are my words, for than they pleasantly will 〈◊〉.  
verse 7 About the graves devouring mouth our 〈◊〉 scattered round,  
As wood, which 〈◊〉 〈◊〉 or cleave, lies scattered on 〈◊〉 〈◊〉.   

verse 8 But, O my God and Lord, mine eyes do look up unto thee:  
In thee is all my trust, let not my soul forsaken be.  
verse 9 Lord, keep me safely from the 〈◊〉, which they for me prepare;  
And from the subtle, guns of them that wicked workers a●…e.   

verse 10 The wicked into their own nets together let them fall;  
While I do by thy help escape the danger of them all.    

PSAL. CXLII.  

IN troubles great unto the Lord I with my voice did cry;  
I supplication with my voice made to the Lord on hie.  
verse 2 My sad complaint I poured out before him in my dry:  
My trouble I before him showed, and my perplexity.   

verse 3 Even when my spirit o'erwhelmed was, my path was known to thee;  
In way where I did walk, a snare they closely laid for me.  
verse 4 I looked and viewed on my right hand, but I of none was known;  
All refuge wholly failed me, for my soul cared none.   

verse 5 Then cried I to the Lord, and said, My hope thou only art:  
Thou in the land of living art my portion and my part.  
verse 6 Hear thou my cry, brought low am I, in mercy set me free  
From those that do me persecute, and are too strong for me.   

verse 7 My soul from prison bring, that I may praises give to thee;  
The Saints shall compass me about, when thou art good to me.    

PSAL. CXLIII.  

LOrd, hear my prayer hear my suit, sent up in great distress;  
Answer me in thy faithfulness, and in thy righteousness.  
verse 2 In judgement with thy servant, Lord, oh enter not at all;  
For just●…'d be in thy sight not one that liveth shall.   

verse 3 The enemy hath pursued my soul, my life to ground hath thrown;  
And laid me in the dark, like them that dead are long agone.  
verse 4 Therefore my spirit is overwhelmed, and pressed down in me;  
My heart in me is desolate, and doth no comfort see.   

verse 5 I call to mind the days of old, on all thy works I thought;  
Upon the works I meditate, which thine own hands have wrought.  
verse 6 Behold, to thee, most gracious Lord, I stretch my craving hands;  
My soul doth greatly thirst for thee, like dry and thirsty lands.   

verse 7 Hear me with speed, my spirit doth fail, hide not thy face from me;  
To them that to the pit go down else likened shall I be.  
verse 8 Thy kindness in the morning show to me who trust in thee;  
The way wherein I ought to walk do thou disclose to me.   

verse 9 For I list up my soul to thee, O Lord, deliver me  
From all mine enemies, for I have hidden me with thee.  
verse 10 Teach me to do thy will, for thou dost still my God abide;  
Let thy good Spirit into the land of righteousness me guide.   

verse 11 For thy Names sake, with quickening grace alive do thou me make;  
And for thy truth and righteousness my soul from trouble take.  
verse 12 And for thy mercy slay my foes, let all destroyed be  
That do afflict my soul, for I a servant am to thee.    

PSAL. CXLIV.  

Blessed be the Lord my strength, that doth instruct mine ●…nds to fight:  
The Lord that doth my finger's frame to battle by his might.  
verse 2 My goodness, fort, deliverer, my tower, and shield is he;  
In him I trust, who doth subdue my people under me.   

verse 3 Lord, what is man, that thou of him dost so much knowledge take?  
Or son of man, that thou of him so great account dost make?  
verse 4 Man is like vanity, his days away like shadows fly:  
verse 5 Lord, bow the heavens, and come down with power and majesty.   

verse 6 The mountains touch, and they shall smoak, cast forth thy lightning flame,  
And scatter them; thine arrows shoot, consume them with the same.  
verse 7 Send down thine hand from heaven above, O Lord, deliver me;  
And take me from the waters great, from stranger's hand me free.   

verse 8 Whose mouth of crafty vanity doth foolishly entreat;  
And their right hand is a right hand of falsehood and deceit.  
verse 9 I a new song will sing to thee, and on the Psaltery;  
And a ten-stringed Instrument to thee sing praise will I.   

verse 10 Even to the Lord, for he it is to Kings that safety sends:  
His servant David be alone from hurtful sword defends.  
verse 11 From stranger's hand me save and shield, whose mouth talks vanity;  
And their right hand is a right hand of guile and subtlety.   

verse 12 That as the plants our sons may be, whom growing youth doth rear;  
Our daughters as car●…'d corner stones, like to a palace fair.  
verse 13 That yielding forth all kinds of store, our gathers full may be;  
Our sheep bring thousands, in our streets we may ten thousands see.   

verse 14 Our Oxen be to labour strong, that none do us invade;  
There be no going out, no cries within our streets be made.  
verse 15 Happy that people are, which be in such a case as this;  
Happy that people are, whose God the Lord Almighty is.    

PSAL. CXLV.  


THee will I laud, my God and King, and bless thy Name always:  
verse 2 thou will I bless each day, and will thy Name for ever praise.  
verse 3 Great is the Lord, most worthy praise, his greatness none can reach:  
verse 4 One race shall to another praise thy works, and wonders teach.   

verse 5 I of thy glorious majesty the honour will record;  
And meditate upon thy works most wonderful, O Lord.  
verse 6 Men of thine acts the might shall show, thine acts that dreadful are;  
And I thy glory to advance, thy greatness will declare.   

verse 7 The memory of thy goodness great men largely shall express;  
With songs of praise they shall extol thy perfect righteousness.  
verse 8 The Lord is very gracious, in him compassions flow;  
In mercy he is very great, and is to anger slow.   

verse 9 Good unto all, and over all his works his mercies be;  
verse 10 Therefore just praises shall thy works return, O Lord, to thee.  
verse 11 Thy Saints shall bless thee, and they shall thy Kingdom's glory show:  
verse 12 And show thy power, that sons of men thy mighty acts may know.   

verse 13 And may thy Kingdom's majesty and glory understand:  
Thy Kingdom, Lord, a Kingdom is that shall for ever stand.  
verse 14 And thy dominion through each age endures without decay:  
The Lord upholdeth them that fall, their sliding he doth stay.    

The second part.  

verse 15 The eyes of all do wait on thee, thou dost them all relieve;  
And thou to each sufficient food in season due dost give.  
verse 16 Thy hand thou openest liberally, and then thy bounty gives  
Enough to satisfy the need of every thing that lives.   

verse 17 The Lord is just in all his ways, his works are holy all:  
verse 18 Near all he is that call on him, in truth that on him call.  
verse 19 And the desires he will fulfil of those that do him fear:  
Yea, he will surely save them all, for he their cry doth hear.   

verse 20 The Lord all those preserveth safe, that love him with their heart;  
But he all them that wicked are will utterly subvert.  
verse 21 My mouth the praises of the Lord right gladly shall express:  
Yèa, let all flesh his holy Name for ever praise and bless.     

PSAL. CXLVI.  

PRaise ye the Lord, my soul him praise; to God that doth me save  
verse 2 Will I sing praises all my days, even while I being have.  
verse 3 Trust not in worldly Princes then, though they abound in wealth:  
Nor in the sons of mortal men, in whom there is no health.   

verse 4 Because their breath doth soon depart, to earth anon they fall;  
And then the counsels of their heart decay and perish all.  
verse 5 O happy is that man and blessed, whom jacob's God doth aid;  
Whose hope upon the Lord doth rest, and on his God is stayed.   

verse 6 Who made the earth and heavens high, who made the swelling deep;  
And all that in the sea doth lie, who truth doth ever keep.  
verse 7 Who to th' oppressed doth right afford, to those that hungry be  
He giveth food; the gracious Lord doth set the prisoners free.   

verse 8 The Lord doth send the blind their sight, the ●…ame to limbs restore;  
The Lord doth in his Saint's delight, and loves them evermore.  
verse 9 The stranger's shield, the widows stay, the orphans help is he;  
But yet by him the sinner's way turned up-side down shall be.   

verse 10 And reign the Lord for ever shall; O Zion▪ thou shalt see  
Thy God to reign through ages all; the Lord still praised be.    

PSAL. CXLVII.  


PRaise ye the Lord, for it is good unto our God to sing;  
For it is pleasant, and to praise it is a comely thing.  
verse 2 The Lord his own Jerusalem doth raise and build alone;  
And the dispersed of Israel doth gather into one.   

verse 3 He heals the broken in their heart, their sores he up doth bind:  
verse 4 He counts the number of the Stars, and names for all doth find.  
verse 5 Great is the Lord, great is his power, his wisdom hath no bound:  
verse 6 The Lord lifts up the meek, and casts the wicked to the ground.   

verse 7 Sing with thanksgiving to the Lord, always in him rejoice:  
In singing praises to our God join both the Harp and voice.  
verse 8 Who on the heavens spreads the clouds, who for the earth below  
●…epareth rain, who makes the grass on mountains high to grow.   

verse 9 He gives the beast his food; he feeds the Raven's young that cry:  
verse 10 His pleasure not in strength of horse, nor in man's legs doth lie.  
verse 11 But in all those that fear the Lord, and strive him to obey;  
And on his mercy set their hope; even his delight are they.    

The second part.  

verse 12 O praise the Lord, Jerusalem, thy God, O Zion, praise:  
verse 13 For ●…e the bars hath framed strong, wherewith thy gates he stays.  
verse 14 Thy children he hath blest in thee, and in thy borders he  
Doth settle peace, and with the flower of wheat he filleth thee.   

verse 15 And his commandment on the earth with power he forth doth send;  
His word doth very swiftly run to his appointed end.  
verse 16 Like wool his snow, and his whore frosts like scattered ashes were:  
verse 17 Like morsels forth he casts his ice, and who his cold can bear?   

verse 18 He sendeth forth his mighty word, and melteth them again;  
His wind he makes to blow, and then the waters flow amain.  
verse 19 The doctrin●… of his holy word to Jacob doth he show;  
His statutes and his judgements he gives Israel to know.   

verse 20 He with no Nation thus hath dealt, his judgements and his word  
Not any one of them hath known; praise ye the living Lord.     

PSAL. CXLVIII.  

PRaise ye and bless the Lord, his praise from heaven bring;  
And in the heights above the world his glorious praises sing.  
verse 2 Praise him his Angels all, praise him his hosts of war;  
And praise ye him both Sun and Moon, and each bright shining Star.   

verse 3 Praise him, ye heavens above, that heavens below contain;  
Praise him, ye waters which above the heavens do remain.  
verse 4 Let all these praise the Name of our Almighty Lord:  
For he commanded, and they were created by his word.   

verse 5 And for all times to come he hath them settled sure;  
He hath appointed them a law that 〈◊〉 shall endure.  
verse 6 And from the earth below, let praise to God ascend;  
Ye depths and monsters of the sea, unto him praises send.   

verse 7 Praise him, ye lesser hills, praise him, ye mountains high;  
Ye fruitful trees and cedars all, him praise and glorify.  
verse 8 Ye beasts and cattle all, and creeping things him praise;  
And feathered fowl, that through the air do swiftly cut your ways.   

verse 9 Ye mighty Kings on earth, and people every where;  
Ye Princes great, and Magistrates, the world that judge and hear.  
verse 10 Young men, and maidens all, even in your youth him praise▪  
Old men and children, ye that have both most and least of days.   

verse 11 Let all these praise the Lord, and his most glorious Name;  
His Name that only doth deserve all glory and all fame.  
verse 12 Above both heaven and earth extoll●…d is his praise;  
And of his Church the horn and power he doth exalt and raise.   

verse 13 And praise to all his Saints, and glory he doth bring  
To Israel his dearest flock; therefore his praises sing.    

PSAL. CXLIX.  

SIng ye unto the Lord our God a new rejoicing song;  
And let the praise of him be heard his holy Saints among.  
verse 2 Let Israel in his Maker high rejoice, and to him sing;  
Let all that Zions children are be joyful in their King.   

verse 3 And let them in an holy dance praise his most holy Name;  
Let them with Timbrel and with Harp sing praises to the same.  
verse 4 For in his people whom he chose, the Lord doth pleasure take:  
The meek with his salvation he beautiful will make.   

verse 5 In him that grace and glory gives, let all the Saints rejoice:  
Let them to him upon their beds in songs lift up their voice.  
verse 6 And let them with their mouth sound forth high praises of the Lord:  
Yet let them hold within their hands a double-edged sword.   

verse 7 To plague the heathen, and correct the people with their hands:  
verse 8 To bind their stately Kings in chains, their lords in iron bands.  
verse 9 On them the judgement to perform found written in his word;  
This honour great have all the Saints; ye therefore praise the Lord.    

PSAL. CL.  

PRaise God within his Sanctuary, praised highly let him be;  
And praise him in the s●…ament, wherein his power we see.  
verse 2 And praise him for his mighty acts, with praise his wonders tell;  
His majesty and greatness praise, in which he doth excel.   

verse 3 And with the Trumpets lofty sound advance his praise on high;  
Set forth his praises with the Harp, and with the psaltery.  
verse 4 Upon the Cymbals loud and clear, with gladness give him praise;  
And on the Cymbals sounding high, aloft his praises raise.   

verse 5 Let every creature that hath breath, with one consent agree  
To praise the Lord, that breath doth give, the Lord still praised be.   
Of him, and through him, and to him are all things, to whom be glory for ever.  
Amen.    

Psalms of harder and less usual Tunes corrected, and the Tunes not altered.  
BEcause to sundry Congregations, Families, and Persons, the harder Tunes of divers Psalms by custom or skill are easy and delightful; which delight, as it makes them desired, so it may also make the Psalms themselves more used, and familiar: These Psalms are now set forth corrected (whereof they had great need) that satisfaction be not wanting to a reasonablè desire, or a profitable delight.  

PSAL. LI.  


MErcy, Lord, mercy grant to me  
Of thy great goodness, and free grace:  
And, as thy mercies many be,  
Blot out my faults, my sins deface.  
verse 2 Defiled I am with spots of sin,  
O throughly from them wash thou me;  
Fowl mine iniquities have been,  
From them let me be cleansed by thee.   

verse 3 For I with grief, and sins deep sense  
Acknowledge mine iniquities;  
My loathsome sin, and mine offence  
Do still appear before mine eyes.  
verse 4 Against thee only sinned have I,  
And done this evil in thy sight;  
Which doth thy sayings justify,  
And clear thee in thy judgements right.   

verse 5 Behold, thou knowst, and I confess  
My shape in sin I did receive;  
And me defiled with wickedness  
At first my mother did conceive.  
verse 6 Behold, thou that dost search the heart,  
Truth in the inward parts dost love;  
And thou shalt in the hidden part  
Make me know wisdom from above:   

verse 7 With sprinkling hyssop purge thou me,  
And clean I shall be in thy sight;  
Wash me, and, being washed by thee,  
Above the snow I shall be white.  
verse 8 Of joy and gladness make me hear  
Within my soul the pleasant voice;  
That so the bones which broken were,  
Made whole by thee may now rejoyce●…   

verse 9 From my great sins O hide thy face,  
And turn away thy purest eyes;  
And by thy free forgiving grace,  
Blot out all mine iniquities.  
verse 10 O Lord, create in me a heart  
Clean and unspotted in thy sight;  
Renew in my most inward part  
A spirit firmly good and right.    

The second part.  

verse 11 Cast me not off, nor banish me  
From thy sweet favour, and thy face;  
And let me not forsaken be  
Of thy most holy Spirit of grace.  
verse 12 Thy heavenly joy again to me  
Of thy most dear salvation give;  
Uphold me with thy Spirit free,  
In steadfast holiness to live.   

verse 13 Freely then I, and constantly  
Will teach transgressors thy right wa●…;  
And sinners taught from sin to fly,  
Shall turn to thee, and give thee praise.  
verse 14 Deliver me from guilt of blood,  
O God, of my salvation God:  
My tongue thy righteousness aloud  
Shall then sing out, and show abroad.   

verse 15 My lips by sin that closed be,  
Do thou, Lord, open graciously;  
My mouth then opened thus by thee,  
Shall speak thy praise abundantly.  
verse 16 For sacrifice delights not thee,  
Which willingly I would present;  
Burnt-offrings, though they many be,  
Yet will they not give thee content.   

verse 17 A broken spirit is in Gods fight  
A great and pleasing sacrifice;  
A broken heart, and soul contrite,  
O God, thou never wilt despise.  
verse 18 In thy good pleasure graciously  
Do good to Zion, bless it still;  
And of Jerusalem mightily  
Build up the walls; with peace it fill.   

verse 19 The sacrifice's of righteousness,  
With offerings burnt shall then please thee,  
And bullocks then with thankfulness  
Shall on thine altar offered be.     

PSAL. CXI.  

WIth my whole heart will I  
Give praise to the most High,  
In meetings of th' upright.  
verse 2 Great works the Lord hath wrought,  
Of all out to be sought,  
That in them do delight.  
verse 3 His works most glorious be,  
His righteousness hath he  
Por ever stable set.  
verse 4 His wondrous works he would,  
We still remember should,  
His grace and love are great.   

verse 5 The Lord for those doth care,  
And food for them prepare,  
That do him love and fear;  
He them remember will,  
For he his Covenant still  
In faithful mind doth bear.  
verse 6 His works of power and might,  
Before his people's sight  
He plainly did make known.  
The heritage and lands,  
Then in the heathens hands,  
To give unto his own.   

verse 7 Judgement and truth we see,  
Works of his hands to be;  
His statutes all are sure.  
verse 8 For ever fast they stand,  
In truth was each command,  
And uprightness most pure.  
Redemption great he gave  
His people dear to save:  
verse 9 A Covenant ending never  
He did command and frame;  
Most reverend is his Name,  
His Name is holy ever.   

verse 10 The Lord to fear and dread,  
Is wisdom's spring and head:  
Those that obey the will  
Of him that doth them save,  
Good understanding have;  
His praise endureth still.    

PSAL. CXII.  

THe man is blest that God doth fear,  
And in his laws doth much delight;  
verse 2 Great shall his seed on earth appear,  
Blessed is the race of the upright.  
verse 3 Riches and wealth his house shall fill,  
His righteousness endureth still.   

verse 4 In darkness light shines to th' upright,  
Who shines himself in graciousness;  
And in compassion doth delight,  
And leads his life in righteousness:  
verse 5 A good man lends with good affection,  
And his affairs guides with discretion.   

verse 6 For ever moved he shall not be  
Still lasts the memory of the just:  
verse 7 Fearless of tidings ill is he,  
His fixed heart in God doth trust.  
verse 8 His steadfast heart fears not at all,  
Until he see his enemies fall.   

verse 9 Gifts to the poor dispersed hath he,  
His righteousness shall ever live,  
His horn with honour raised shall be:  
The sinner shall this see, and grieve;  
verse 10 And gnash his teeth, & melt, & quail,  
The wicked man's desire shall fail.    

PSAL. CXIII.  

PRaise God; his servants give him praise,  
To the Lords Name give praise always;  
His 〈◊〉 for evermore be blest:  
verse 3 From where the glorious Sun arose,  
Unto the place where down he goes,  
His Names due praises be expressed.  
verse 4 Above all Nations God is high;  
His glory and his majesty  
Above the highest heavens are  
verse 5 Upon his high-exalted throne,  
Since the great God doth sit alone,  
With our Lord God who may compare?   

verse 6 Who humbleth yet himself so low,  
As to look down, behold, and know  
Things that in earth and heaven be.  
verse 7 The poor from dust to rise he makes,  
And from the dunghill up he takes  
The needy man of low degree;  
verse 8 That he with Princes may him set,  
And to high place with Princes great  
Of his own people may him raise.  
verse 9 The barren he doth make to bear,  
A mother glad of children dear:  
Therefore unto the Lord give praise.    

PSAL. CXX.  

IN grief and misery  
I to the Lord did cry,  
Who heard me graciously.  
verse 2 Lord, save my soul from wrong  
Of a deceitful tongue,  
And from the lips that lie.   

verse 3 What shall be given to thee?  
What to thee done shall be,  
Thou false tongue of the liar?  
verse 4 Sharp arrows thou dost cast,  
Words that destroy and waste,  
Like burning coals of fire.   

verse 5 O woe is me that I  
A sojourner must lie  
In M●…sechs land so long:  
That I day after day  
In banishment must stay  
Black ●…edars tents among.   

My soul (now weary) hath  
Long dwelled with men of wrath,  
Of peace that haters are:  
verse 6 I am for peace, but when  
I speak for peace, these men  
Are then for cruel war.    

PSAL. CXXI.  

UNto the hills look up shall I,  
From whence the help I have,  
Which doth me keep and save.  
verse 2 From the great Lord that mightily  
Did both earth and heaven make,  
I do help and succour take.   

verse 3 Thy foot-so steadfast he shall make  
By his might and his love,  
That no power shall it move.  
verse 4 Behold, he that doth undertake  
His dear Israel to keep,  
Shall not slumber, shall not sleep.   

verse 5 Thy keeper is the Lord of might;  
God as thy shade doth stand  
Near thee at thy right hand.  
verse 6 The Sun by day thee shall not smite  
With his beams of heat and light;  
Nor the Moon thee hurt by night.   

verse 7 Though evil compass thee about,  
The Lord preserve thee shall  
Most safe from evils all.  
verse 8 God shall preserve thy going out,  
And thy coming in defend,  
From henceforth till time do end.    

PSAL. CXXII.  

I Was right glad when they  
Thus unto me did say,  
To the Lords House let us repair.  
verse 2 Our feet at such a call,  
With joy within thy wall  
Shall stand, Jerusalem most fair.   

verse 3 Jerusalem know we,  
Right strongly built to be,  
Like to a city knit together.  
verse 4 The Tribes up thither go,  
And there assemble do;  
Even Gods beloved Tribes go thither.   

Unto the Ark they pass,  
Wherein God's covenant was,  
Thanks to the Name of God to bear.  
verse 5 And there the thrones they see,  
That set for judgement be;  
The thrones of David's house are there.   

verse 6 Pray for Jerusalem's peace,  
That it may never cease;  
They prosper shall that love thee well.  
verse 7 Within thy walls be peace,  
And in thy palaces  
Prosperity for ever dwell.   

verse 8 For my companions sake,  
Whom I as brethren take,  
I will say, Peace be in thee still.  
verse 9 And for the house that is  
Our Gods, the Lord of bliss,  
Thy peace for ever seek I will.    

PSAL. CXXIV.  

If on our side the great Lord had not been,  
Even now his saved people Israel ●…y  
Truly unto his praise coas●… and 〈◊〉  
verse 2 If on our side the Lord had not been then,  
When up against us rose 〈◊〉 men:   

verse 3 In their great fury had they suddenly  
Swallowed us up alive, when the hot flame  
Of their en●…indled wrath against us came:  
verse 4 Yea than the raging waters swelling hie,  
Had overwhelmed and drowned us utterly.   

verse 5 Over our souls the streams had surely passed,  
Over our souls had gone the lofty wa●…,  
verse 6 But God be blessed who alone us saves,  
And by his mercy, which doth ever last,  
A prey unto their teeth us hath not cast.   

verse 7 Ou●… soul escaped is out of their hand,  
Even as a bird out of the Fowler's snare,  
The snare is broken, we escaped are;  
verse 8 In the Lords Name alone our help doth stand,  
Who earth and heaven made by his command.    

PSAL. CXXV.  

THose that do put their confidence  
In God the Lord, and on him rest,  
Seeking to him for their defence,  
When they with dangers are distressed:   

They shall be sure still to endure,  
And shall not be removed away;  
Like Zion hill abiding still,  
Established they shall stand and stay.   

verse 2 And as within the promised land,  
Like bulwarks strong the mountains hie  
About Jerusalem do stand,  
The same to guard and fortify:   

So God that is a shield to his,  
From dangers great them to deliver,  
His people dear that do him fear,  
Doth compass round hence forth for ever.   

verse 3 And though the wise & gracious God,  
Who chastens those whom he doth love,  
Suffers the wicked by their rod  
The righteous to afflict and prove:   

Yet shall it not upon the lot  
Of righteous men for ever rest,  
Lest in distress, to wickedness  
They put their hands, with grief oppressed.   

verse 4 To those that are good in thy sight,  
Do good, O Lord, we humbly pray,  
Even to the men in heart upright.  
verse 5 But those to their own crooked way,   

Aside that stray, and turn away,  
With those that do work wickedness,  
The Lord & King them forth shall bring:  
But he with peace shall Israel bless.    

PSAL. CXXVI.  

WHen the good Lord made Zions sad captivity  
To turn again, and us from bondage did set free,  
To us appeared this strange and wondrous liberty;  
As i●… 〈◊〉 dream or feigned thing beheld had we.  
verse 2 Our mouths then filled with laughter did rejoice;  
With singing then was filled our tongue and voice.   

verse 3 The heathen then, when us they saw in freedom set,  
Wondering thereat, among themselves this speech they had,  
Great things for them  
verse 4 The Lord hath done: Things very great glad.  
Surely for us the Lord hath done, which make us  
verse 5 Turn back again,  
Lord, our captivity,  
As in the South streams upon pastures dry.   

verse 6 The gracious Lord in wisdom deep doth so dispose,  
That they which sow sadly in sorrow, and with tears,  
Shall reap with joy.  
verse 7 And he that forth with mourning goes,  
And precious seed with him in his sowing bears,  
Shall with rejoicing doubtless come again,  
Bringing his sheaves with comfort, and with gain.    

PSAL. CXXVII.  

EXcept the Lord the house do build,  
The skilful labour and the pain  
Of builders, wholly are in vain:  
verse 2 Except the Lord do succour yield,  
The city to defend and keep,  
In vain the watchman leave, his sleep.   

verse 3 In vain it is for you to rise  
In morning's early, full of care;  
In vain all your late watchings are:  
'Tis vain to think wealth must arise  
By eating bread with sorrows deep:  
To his belov'd God giveth sleep.   

verse 4 An heritage lo children be,  
Which from the gift of God do come,  
The fruit that springeth from the womb,  
Is also his reward most free;  
verse 5 Children grown up, like arrows are  
In th'●… and of some strongman of war●…e.   

verse 6 And blessed from above is he,  
Whose plenteous race doth so increase,  
That full his quiver is of these;  
That man ashamed shall not be,  
But to his foes that do him hate,  
He shall speak boldly in the gate.    

PSAL. CXXX.  

FRom the depths of woe and grief,  
O Lord, I cry to thee;  
Hear my voice, and ●…Wourd●… 〈◊〉,  
O gracious God to me.   

verse 2 Let thine harkening ears attend  
To my voice and cry,  
When I supplications send  
Unto thy Majesty.   

verse 3 If thou, Lord, shouldst strictly s●…an,  
And mark iniquities;  
T●…n what 〈◊〉 of mortal man  
Can stand before thine eyes?   

verse 4 But we well do know and prove  
Forgiveness is with thee;  
That when sins thou dost remove,  
Feared with love thou mayst be.   

verse 5 Wa●… I do still for the Lord,  
My soul waits patiently;  
And upon his faithful Word  
Hope do I steadfastly.   

verse 6 My soul waits more earnestly  
For the Lord, then doth he,  
That the morning watch'th to spy,  
That waits the morn to see.   

verse 7 In the Lord let Israel  
His hope for ever place;  
For still with the Lord doth dwell  
Rich mercy, and free grace.   

verse 8 Large redemptions with him be,  
Therein abounds he still;  
And his Israel set free  
From all their sins he will.    

PSAL. CXLVIII.  

PRaise ye the Lord of might:  
Him from the heaven's praise;  
Even in the highest height  
Praise ye the Lord always.  
verse 2 The Lord praise ye,  
His Angels all,  
Hosts spiritual,  
His face that see.   

verse 3 Praise him, bright-shining Sun,  
And Moon, the lamp of night;  
And while your race ye run,  
Praise him all Stars of light.  
verse 4 Heavens most high,  
The Lord praise ye;  
And waters that be  
Above the sky.   

verse 5 Let all these praise the Name  
Of the Almighty Lord,  
Who did them make and frame  
By his commanding word.  
verse 6 These still to last,  
Established hath he;  
And set a decree  
Not to be passed.   

verse 7 And from the earth below,  
God's praise, ye Dragons, tell;  
His praises speak and show,  
All deeps that roar and swell.  
verse 8 Ye vapours flying,  
Fire, ha●…e, and snow,  
Fierce winds that blow,  
His word obeying.   

verse 9 Ye Hills and Mountains all▪  
And Trees that fruitful are;  
Ye Cedars great and tall,  
His worthy praise declare:  
verse 10 cattle and beasts all,  
Each creeping thing,  
All birds of wing,  
Both great and small.   

verse 11 On earth Kings great in might,  
All people that do live,  
Princes, and ye that right  
On earth by judging give.  
verse 12 Both young men all,  
And maids him praise;  
Men full of days,  
And children small.   

verse 13 Let all these praise present  
Unto his glorious Name;  
Because most excellent  
Alone appe●…res the same:  
verse 14 His glory high  
And honour are,  
Above earth fa●…e;  
Yea, above the sky.   

verse 15 By him exalted be  
His people's horn and might;  
Praise of his Saints is he,  
Of Israel his delight;  
A people that be  
Unto him near,  
And very dear:  
The Lord praise ye.     

A Table how to find every Psalm in his right Page.  

Psalm. A. Page.  
30 ALl laud and praise, with heart and voice. 50  
51 According to thy goodness great. 97  
78 Attend my people to my law. 152  
100 All people that on earth do dwell. 203  
125 All those that trust in God. 278   

Psalm. B. Page.  
57 BE merciful to me, O Lord. 107  
119 Blessed are they that are sincere. 251  
128 Blessed art thou that fearest God. 280  
134 Behold, and have regard. 286  
144 Blessed be the Lord my strength, that doth. 311   

Psalm. E. Page.  
127 EXcept the Lord do build the house. 280   

Psalm. F. Page.  
37 FRet not thyself at wicked men. 66  
59 From all my cruel enemies. 110   

Psalm. G. Page.  
5 GIve ear unto my words, O Lord. 5  
29 Give, O ye mighty, to the Lord. 49  
46 God is our strength to whom we fly. 87  
48 Great is the Lord, and with great praise. 90  
82 God in the congregation. 167  
89 Gods mercies I will ever sing. 179  
107 Give thanks unto the Lord our God. 227   

Psalm. H. Page.  
12 HElp, Lord, for good and godly men. 17  
13 How, Lord, shall I for ever thus. 18  
49 Hear this, all people, all give ear. 91  
56 Have mercy, Lord, on me I pray 105  
67 Have mercy on us, Lord. 123  
84 How lovely is thy dwelling place. 170  
133 How pleasant, and how good it is. 285   

Psalm. I. Page.  
11 I Trust in God, then to my soul. 16  
20 In trouble and adversity. 32  
25 I lift mine heart to thee. 41  
34 I will at all times bless the Lord. 58  
39 I said, that I would carefully. 74  
40 I waited long, and sought the Lord 76  
77 I with my voice to God did cry. 149  
91 In secret place of God most high. 188  
101 I mercy will & judgement sing. 203  
116 I love the Lord, because my voice. 245  
120 In my distress unto the Lord. 273  
124 If on our side God had not been. 277  
142 In troubles great unto the Lord. 299   

Psalm. L. Page.  
6 LOrd, though thine anger I deserve. 7  
16 Lord, keep me, for I trust in thee. 21  
26 Lord, be my judge, and thou shalt see. 44  
31 Lord, let me never be ashamed. 51  
35 Lord, plead my cause against my foes. 61  
38 Lord, though thine anger I deserve. 71  
42 Like as the Hart doth pant and bray. 80  
54 Lord, by thy Name deliver me. 101  
60 Lord, thou of late us off hast cast. 112  
68 Let God arise, and let his foes. 124  
72 Lord, give thy judgements to the King. 137  
90 Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place. 186  
102 Lord, hear my prayer, let my cry. 204  
123 Lord, from the earth below. 276  
140 Lord, save me from the evil man. 296  
143 Lord, hear my prayer, hear●… my suit. 300   

Psalm. M. Page.  
22 MY God, my God, what is the cause. 35  
23 My shepherd is the living Lord. 39  
45 My heart doth utter forth. 85  
71 My Lord my God, in all distress. 134   

Psalm. N. Page.  
115 NOt unto us, Lord, not to us. 244   

Psalm. O. Page.  
3 O Lord, how much do they increase. 3  
4 O God that art my righteousness. 4  
7 O Lord my God, I put my trust. 8  
8 O God our Lord, how wonderful. 10  
10 O Lord, why from thy servant's sight. 14  
15 O Lord, within thy Tabernacle. 20  
17 O Lord, give ear to my just cause. 22  
18 O God, which art my rock and strength. 24  
21 O Lord, how joyful is the King. 33  
28 O Lord my rock, to thee I cry. 47  
44 O God, we with our ears have heard. 82  
47 O clap your hands with one accord. 89  
52 O mighty man in wickedness. 99  
55 O God give ear, and do apply. 102  
63 O God my God, thou only art. 116  
64 O Lord, unto my voice give ear. 118  
65 On thee, Lord, who dost Zion save. 119  
69 O God, save and deliver me. 129  
70 O God, to me take heed. 133  
80 O Shepherd, by whose grace and might. 162  
83 O God, no longer silent stand. 168  
86 O Lord, to me bow down thine ear. 174  
88 O Lord, who of salvation. 177  
94 O Lord God, to avenge all wrong. 193  
95 O come, let us lift up our voice. 196  
103 O bless and praise the Lord, my soul. 208  
104 O praise and bless the Lord, my soul. 210  
105 O give ye thanks unto the Lord. 215  
108 O God, my heart now fixed is. 232  
109 O thou the God of all my praise. 234  
117 O all ye Nations of the world. 247  
118 O give ye thanks unto the Lord. 248  
129 Oft they, now Israel may say. 281  
130 Out from the overflowing depths. 282  
131 O Lord, I am not 〈◊〉 in mind. 283  
139 O Lord, thou hast me searched and known. 293  
141 O Lord, upon thee do I call. 298   

Psalm. P. Page.  
106 PRaise ye the Lord, O give ye thanks. 221  
111 Praise ye the Lord, him will I praise. 239  
112 Praise ye the Lord: The man is blest. 240  
113 Praise ye the living Lord. 242  
135 Praise ye the Lord, and his great Name. 287  
136 Praise ye the Lord, for he is good. 289  
146 Praise ye the Lord, my soul him praise. 305  
147 Praise ye the Lord, for it is good. 307  
148 Praise ye and bless the Lord. 309  
150 Praise God within his Sanctuary. 311   

Psalm. R. Page.  
61 REgard, O Lord, for I complain. 114  
122 Right glad I was, when thus to me. 275  
132 Remember David's troubles, Lord 292   

Psalm. S. Page.  
81 SIng unto God our strength and might. 165  
96 Sing ye with praise unto the Lord. 198  
98 Sing a new song to God most hie. 2●…  
149 Sing ye unto the Lord our God. 310   

Psalm. T. Page.  
1 THe man is blessed. 1  
14 The foolish man within his heart. 19  
19 The glory of Almighty God. 31  
24 The earth is Gods, and wholly his. 40  
27 The Lord is both my health and light. 45  
32 The man is blessed, all whose sins. 54  
41 The man is blest that careful is. 78  
50 The mighty God, the Lord. 94  
53 The foolish man within his heart. 100  
62 Truly my soul doth wait upon. 115  
73 Truly to Israel God is good. 140  
75 To thee, O Lord, we thanks do give. 147  
76 The Lord is known in judah well. 148  
79 Thine heritage the heathen take. 161  
87 The groundworkes of God's cities be. 176  
92 To give thanks to the Lord, it is. 190  
93 The Lord doth reign, and clothed is he. 192  
97 The Lord doth reign, whereat the earth. 199  
99 The Lord doth reign, with trembling great. 202  
110 The Lord did say unto my Lord. 238  
145 Thee will I ●…d, my God and King. 303   

Psalm. V. Page.  
85 Unto thy land, our Lord our King. 172  
121 Unto the mountains high. 274   

Psalm. W. Page.  
2 WHy did the Gentiles madly rage. 2  
9 With my whole heart to thee, O Lord. 11  
36 When I consider in mine heart. 65  
74 Why art thou, Lord, so long from us. 145  
114 When Israel from Egypt came. 243  
126 When Zions sad captivity. 279  
137 When captives we at Babylon. 291  
138 With my whole heart, O gracious Lord. 292   

Psalm. Y. Page.  
33 YE righteous in the Lord, rejoice. 56  
58 Ye Rulers, that are put in trust. 119  
66 Ye men on earth, in God rejoice. 121   
FINIS.