THE CL.  
PSALMS OF DAVID, in Scottish metre: AFTER THE FORM that they are used to be sung in the KIRKE of SCOTLAND.  JAMES, 5.13. 
Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing Psalms.  
EDINBURGH, Printed by ANDRO HART, ANNO 1615.   

THE CL. PSALMS OF DAVID.  

PSALM I.  
THe man is blest that hath not bend, to wicked rede his ear: Nor led his life as sinners do, nor sat in scorners chair.  

verse 2 But in the Law of God the Lord,  
doth set his whole delight:  
And in that Law doth exercise,  
himself both day and night.   

verse 3 He shall be like the tree that growth  
fast by the river side:  
Which bringeth forth most pleasant fruit  
in her due time and tide.  
Whose leaf shall never fade nor fall,  
but flourish still and stand:  
Even so shall all things 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 upright:  
Nor yet the sinners with the just,  
shall come in place or sight.   

verse 6 For why? the way of godly men,  
unto the Lord is known:  
And eke the way of wicked men,  
shall quite be overthrown.    

PSALM II.  
WHy did the Gentiles tumults raise, what rage was in their brain? Why did the jewish people muse, seeing all is but vain?  

The Kings and Rulers of the earth,  
conspire and are all bent,  
against the Lord and Christ his Son,  
whom he among us sent.   

verse 3 Shall we be bound to them? say they,  
let all their bonds be broke:  
And of their doctrine and their law,  
let us reject the yoke.   

verse 4 But he that in the heaven dwelleth,  
their doings will deride:  
And make them all as mocking stocks,  
throughout the world so wide.   

verse 5 For in his wrath the Lord will speak,  
to them upon a day:  
And in his fury trouble them,  
and then the Lord will say:   

verse 6 I have anointed him my King,  
upon my holy hill:  
I will therefore, Lord, preach thy laws  
and eke declare thy will.   

verse 7 For in this wise the Lord himself,  
did say to me, I wot:  
Thou art my dear and only Son,  
this day I thee begot.   

verse 8 All people I will give to thee,  
as heirs at thy request:  
The ends and coasts of all the earth,  
by thee shall be possessed.   

verse 9 Thou shalt them bruise even with a mace,  
as men under foot trod:  
And as the potter's shearde shall break,  
them with an iron rod.   

verse 10 Now ye, O kings and rulers all,  
be wise, therefore, and learned:  
By whom the matters of the world,  
be judged and discerned.   

verse 11 See that ye serve the Lord above,  
in trembling and in fear:  
See that with reverence ye rejoice,  
to him in like manner.   

verse 12 See that ye kiss and eke embrace,  
his blessed Son, I say:  
Lest in his wrath ye suddenly,  
perish in the mid way.   

If once his wrath never so small,  
shall kindle in his breast:   

verse 13 Oh than all they that trust in Christ,  
shall happy be and blessed.    

PSALM III.  
O Lord, how are my foes increased, which vex me more and more! They kill mine heart, when as they say, God can him not restore.  

verse 2 But thou, O Lord, art my defence,  
when I am hard bestead.  
My worship and mine honour both,  
and thou hold'st up mine head.   

verse 4 Then with my voice upon the Lord,  
I did both call and cry:  
And he out of his holy hill,  
did hear me by and by.   

verse 5 I laid me down, and quietly,  
I slept, and rose again:  
For why? I know assuredly,  
the Lord will me sustain.   

verse 6 If ten thousand had hemmed me in,  
I could not be afraid:  
For thou art still my Lord, my God,  
my Saviour, and mine aid.   

verse 7 Rise up, therefore, save me, my God,  
for now to thee I call:  
For thou hast broke the cheeks and teeth,  
of these wicked men all.   

verse 8 Salvation only doth belong,  
to thee, O Lord, above:  
Thou dost bestow upon thy folk,  
thy blessing and thy love.    

PSALM IU.  
Sing this as the 3. Psalm.  
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 this 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 ye that good and godly men,  
the Lord doth take and choose:  
And when to him I make my plaint,  
he doth me not refuse.   

verse 5 Sin not, but stand in awe therefore,  
examine well your heart:  
And in your chamber quietly,  
see ye yourselves convert.   

verse 6 Offer to God the sacrifice,  
of righteousness, I say:  
And look that in the living Lord,  
you put your trust always.   

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 In peace, therefore, lie down will I,  
taking my rest and sleep:  
For thou only wilt me, O Lord,  
alone in safety keep.    

PSALM V.  
Sing this as the 3. Psalm.  

INcline thine ears unto my words,  
O Lord, my plaint consider:   

verse 2 And hear my voice, my King my God,  
to thee I make my prayer.   

verse 3 Hear me betime, Lord, tarry not,  
For I will have respect:  
My prayer early in the morn,  
to thee for to direct.   

verse 4 And I will trust, through patience,  
in thee my God alone:  
That art not pleased with wickedness,  
and ill with thee dwel'th none.   

verse 5 And in thy fight shall never stand,  
these furious fools, O Lord:  
Vain workers of iniquity,  
thou hast always abhorred.   

verse 6 The liars and the flatterers,  
thou shalt destroy them than:  
And God will hate the blood-thirsty,  
and the deceitful man.   

verse 7 Therefore will I come to thine house,  
trusting upon 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 eke the way that I shall walk,  
before my face disclose.   

verse 9 For in their mouths there is no truth,  
their heart is foul and vain:  
Their throat an open sepulchre,  
their tongues do gloze and feign.   

verse 10 Destroy their false conspiracies,  
that they may come to nought:  
Subvert them in their heaps of sin,  
which have rebellion wrought.   

verse 11 But those that put their trust in thee,  
let them be glad always:  
And render thanks for thy defence,  
and give thy Name the praise.   

verse 12 For thou with favour wilt increase,  
the just and righteous still:  
And with thy grace as with a shield,  
defend him from all ill.    

PSALM VI.  
LOrd in thy wrath reprove me not, though I deserve thine ire: Nor yet correct me in thy rage, O LORD, I thee desire. For I am weak therefore, O LORD, of mercy me forbear: And heal me, LORD, for why? thou know'st, my bones do quake for fear.  

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 silly soul up take:  
Oh, save me, not for my deserts,  
but for thy mercy's sake.   

verse 5 For why? no man among the dead,  
remembreth thee one whit:  
Or who shall worship thee, O Lord,  
in the infernal pit?   

verse 6 So grievous is my plaint and moan,  
that I wax wondrous faint:  
All the night long I wash my bed,  
with tears of my complaint.   

verse 7 My sight is dim and waxed old,  
with anguish of mine heart:  
For fear of those that be my foes,  
and would my soul subvert.   

verse 8 But now away from me all ye,  
that work iniquity,  
For why? the Lord hath heard the voice,  
of my complaint and cry.   

verse 9 Hylas heard not only the request,  
and prayer of mine heart,  
But it received at mine hand,  
and took it in good part.   

verse 10 And now my foes that vexed me,  
the Lord will soon defame,  
And suddenly confound them all,  
to their rebuke and shame.    

PSALM VII.  
O LORD my GOD, I put my trust, and confidence in thee: Save me from them that me pursue, & eke deliver me: verse 2 Jest like a lion he me tear, and rend in pieces small: Whilst there is none to secure 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 Or to my friend rewarded evil,  
or left him in distress:  
Which me pursued most cruelly,  
and hated me causeless:   

verse 5 Then let my foes pursue my soul,  
and eke my life down thrust,  
Unto the earth, and also lay  
mine honour in the dust.   

verse 6 Start up, O Lord, now in thy wrath,  
and put my foes to pain:  
Perform thy Kingdom promised,  
to me which wrong sustain.   

verse 7 Then shall great Nations come to thee,  
and know thee by this thing:  
If thou declare for love of them,  
thyself as Lord and King.   

verse 8 And thou that art of all men judge,  
O Lord, now judge thou me:  
According to my righteousness,  
and mine integrity.   

verse 9 Lord cease the hate of wicked men,  
and be the just man's guide:  
By whom the secrets of all hearts,  
are searched and descried.   

verse 10 I take mine help to come of God,  
in all my grief and smart:  
That doth preserve all those that be  
of pure and perfect heart.   

verse 11 The just man, and the wicked both,  
God judgeth by his power:  
So that he feel'th his mighty hand,  
even every day and hour.   

verse 12 Except he change his mind, I die,  
for even as he should smite,  
He whets his sword, his bow he bends,  
aiming where he may hit.   

verse 13 And doth prepare his mortal darts,  
his arrows kine and sharp:  
For them that do me persecute,  
whiles he doth mischief warp.   

verse 14 But lo, though he in travel be,  
of his devilish forecast:  
And of his mischief once conceived,  
yet bringeth forth nought at last.   

verse 15 He dig'th a ditch, and delu'th it deep,  
in hope to hurt his brother:  
But he shall fall into the pit,  
that he digged up for other.   

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 I will give thanks to God, therefore,  
that judgeth righteously:  
And with my song will praise the Name  
of him that is most high.    

PSALM VIII.  
O God out Lord, how wonderful, are thy works every where! Whose fame surmounts in dignity, above the heavens clear. verse 2 Even by the mouths of sucking babes, thou wilt confound thy foes: For in these babes thy might is seen, thy graces they disclose.  

verse 3 And when I see the heavens high,  
the works of thine own hand:  
The Sun, the Moon, & 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 is man's posterity,  
that thou dost it consider?   

verse 5 For thou hast made him little less,  
than Angels in degree:  
And thou hast crowned him also,  
with glory and dignity.   

verse 6 Thou hast preferred him to be lord,  
of all thy works of wonder:  
And at his feet hast set all things,  
that he should keep them under,   

verse 7 As sheep and neat, and all things else,  
that in the fields do feed:   

verse 8 Fowls of the air, fish in the sea,  
and all that therein breed.   

verse 9 Therefore must I say once again,  
O God, that art our Lord,  
How famous and how wonderful,  
are thy works through the world!    

PSALM IX.  
WIth heart & mouth unto the Lord, will I sing laud and praise: And speak of all thy wondrous works, and them declare always. verse 2 I will be glad, and much rejoice, in thee, O God, most high: And make my songs extol thy Name, above the starry sky.  

verse 3 For that my foes are driven back,  
and turned unto flight:  
They fall down flat, and are destroyed,  
by thy great force and might.   

verse 4 Thou hast revenged all my wrongs,  
my grief, and all my grudge:  
Thou dost with justice hear my cause,  
most like a righteous judge.   

verse 5 Thou dost rebuke the heathen folk,  
and wicked so confound:  
That afterward the memory,  
of them cannot be found.   

verse 6 My foe, thou hast made good dispatch,  
and all our towns destroyed:  
Thou hast their fame with them defaced,  
through all the world so wide.   

verse 7 Know thou that he which is above,  
for evermore shall reign:  
And in the seat of equity,  
true judgement will maintain.   

verse 8 With justice he will keep and guide,  
the world and every wight:  
And so will yield with equity,  
to every man his right.   

verse 9 He is protector of the poor,  
what time they be oppressed:  
He is in all adversity,  
their refuge and their rest.   

verse 10 All they that know thy holy Name,  
therefore shall trust in thee:  
For thou forsakest not their suit,  
in their necessity.   

verse 11 Sing Psalms therefore, unto the Lord,  
that dwells in Zion hill:  
Publish among all Nations,  
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 seeketh to him for rest.   

verse 13 Have mercy, Lord, on me poor wretch,  
whose enemies still remain:  
Which from the gates of death are wont,  
to raise me up again:   

verse 14 In Zion that I might set forth,  
thy praise with heart and voice:  
And that in thy salvation, Lord,  
my soul might still rejoice.   

verse 15 The heathen stick fast in the pit,  
that they themselves prepared:  
And in the net, that they did set,  
their own feet fast are snared.   

verse 16 God shows his judgements, which were good,  
for every man to mark:  
When as ye see the wicked man,  
lie trapped in his own work.   

verse 17 The wicked and the sinful men,  
go down to hell for ever:  
And all the people of the world,  
that will not God remember.   

verse 18 But sure the Lord will not forget,  
the poor man's grief and pain:  
The patiented people never look,  
for help of God in vain.   

verse 19 O Lord, arise, lest men prevail,  
that be of worldly might:  
And let the heathen folk receive,  
their judgement in thy sight.   

verse 20 Lord, strike such terror, fear, and dread,  
into the hearts of them:  
That they may know assuredly,  
they be but mortal men.    

PSALM X.  
Sing this as the 2. Psalm.  

WHat is the cause that thou, O Lord,  
art now so far from thine?  
And keepest close thy countenance,  
from us this troublous time.   

verse 2 The poor do perish by the proud  
and wicked men's desire:  
Let them be taken in the craft,  
that they themselves conspire.   

verse 3 For in the lust of his own heart,  
th'ungodly doth delight:  
So doth the wicked praise himself,  
and doth the Lord despite.   

verse 4 He is so proud, that right and wrong,  
he serteth all apart:  
Nay, nay, there is no God, saith he:  
for thus he thinks in heart.   

verse 5 Because his ways do prosper still,  
he doth thy laws neglect:  
And with a blast doth puff against,  
such as would him correct.   

verse 6 Tush, tush, saith he, I have no dread,  
lest mine estate should change;  
And why? for all adversity,  
to him is very strange.   

verse 7 His mouth is full of cursedness,  
of fraud, deceit and guile:  
Under his tongue doth mischief sit,  
and travel all the while.   

verse 8 He lieth hid in ways and holes,  
to slay the innocent:  
Against the poor that pass him by,  
his cruel eyes are bend.   

verse 9 And like a lion privily,  
ly╌th lurking in his den,  
(If he may snare them in his net)  
to spoil poor simple men.   

verse 10 And for the nonce full craftily,  
he croucheth down, I say,  
So are great heaps of poor men made,  
by his strong power his prey.   

verse 11 Tush, God forgetteth this, saith he,  
therefore may I be bold,  
His countenance is cast aside,  
he doth it not behold.   

verse 12 Arise, O Lord, O God, in whom  
the poor man's hope doth rest,  
Lift up thine hand, forget not, Lord,  
the poor that be oppressed.   

verse 13 What blasphemy is this to thee,  
Lord, dost thou not abhor it?  
To hear the wicked in their hearts,  
say, tush, thou cares not for it?   

verse 14 But thou seest all this wickedness,  
and well dost understand,  
That friendless and poor fatherless,  
are left into thine hand.   

verse 15 Of wicked and malicious men,  
then break the power for ever,  
That they with their iniquity,  
may perish altogether.   

verse 16 The Lord shall reign for evermore  
as King and God alone,  
And he will chase the heathen folk,  
out of his land eachone.   

verse 17 Thou hearest, O Lord, the poor men's plaint,  
their prayers and request,  
Their hearts thou wilt confirm, until  
thine ears to hear be priest.   

verse 18 To judge the poor and fatherless,  
and help them to their right,  
That they may be no more oppressed,  
with men of worldly might.    

PSALM XI.  
Sing this as the 2. Psalm.  

I Trust in GOD, how dare ye then,  
say thus my soul until,  
Fly hence as sast as any foul,  
and hide you in your hill?   

verse 2 Behold, the wicked bend their bows,  
and make their arrows priest,  
To shoot in secret, and to hurt,  
the sound and harmless breast.   

verse 3 Of worldly hope all stays were shrunk,  
and clearly brought to nought,  
Alas, the just and righteous man,  
what evil hath he wrought?   

verse 4 But he that in his Temple is,  
most holy and most high,  
And in the heaven hath set his seat,  
of Royal Majesty,   

The poor and simple man's estate,  
considereth in his mind,  
And searcheth out full narrowly,  
the manners of mankind.   

verse 5 And with a cheerful countenance,  
the righteous man will use,  
But in his heart he doth abhor,  
all such as mischief muse.   

verse 6 And on the sinners casteth snares,  
as thick as any rain,  
Fire and brimstone, and whirlwinds thick  
appointed for their pain.   

verse 7 Ye see then how a righteous God,  
doth righteousness embrace,  
And to the just and upright man,  
showeth forth his pleasant face.    

PSALM XII.  
Sing this as the 7. Psalm.  

Help, Lord, for good and godly men,  
do perish and decay,  
And faith and truth from worldly men  
is parted clean away.   

verse 2 Who so doth with his neighbour talk,  
his talk is all but vain,  
For every man bethinketh how,  
to flatter, lie and feign.   

verse 3 But flattering and decietfull lips,  
and tongues that be so stout,  
To speak proud words, and make great brags,  
the Lord soon 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, sayeth the Lord,  
and them restore to rest.   

verse 6 Gods word is like the silver pure,  
that from the earth is tried,  
And hath no less than seven times,  
in fire been purified.   

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 For now the wicked world is full,  
of mischiefs manifold.  
When vanity with mortal men,  
so highly is extolled.    

PSALM XIII.  
Sing this as the 6. Psalm.  

HOw long wilt thou forget me, Lord,  
shall I never be remembered?  
How long wilt thou thy visage hide,  
as though thou were offended?   

verse 2 In heart and mind how long shall I,  
with care tormented be?  
How long eke shall my deadly foe,  
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 than mine enemy say to me,  
behold, I do prevail,  
Lest they also that hate my soul,  
rejoice to see me quail.   

verse 5 But from thy mercies and goodness,  
mine hope shall never start,  
In thy relief and saving health,  
right glad shall be mine heart.  
I will give thanks unto the Lord,  
and praises to him sing,  
Because he hath heard my request,  
and granted my wishing.    

PSALM XIV.  
THere is no God, as foolish men, affirm in their mad mood: Their drifts are all corrupt and vain, not one of them doth good. verse 2 The LORD beheld from heaven high, the whole race of mankind: And saw not one that sought indeed, the living 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 Is all their judgements so far lost,  
that all work mischief still:  
Eating my people even as bread,  
not one to seek GOD'S will?   

verse 5 When they thus rage, then suddenly,  
great fear on them shall fall:  
For God doth love the righteous men,  
and will maintain them all:   

verse 6 Ye mock the doings of the poor,  
to their reproach and shame,  
Because they put their trust in GOD,  
and call upon his Name.   

verse 7 But who shall give thy people health?  
and when wilt thou fulfil,  
Thy promise made to Israel,  
from out of Zion hill?   

verse 8 Even when thou shalt restore again,  
such as were captives led:  
Then jaakob shall therein rejoice,  
and Israel shall be glad.    

PSALM XV.  
O LORD, 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 speak'th no deceit.  

verse 3 Nor to his neighbour doth none ill,  
in body, goods, or name,  
Nor willingly doth hear false tales,  
which might impair the same.   

verse 4 That in his heart regardeth not,  
malicious wicked men,  
But those that love and fear the Lord,  
he maketh much of them.   

verse 5 His oath and all his promises,  
that keepeth faithfully,  
Although he make his covenant so,  
that he doth loss thereby.   

verse 6 That putteth not to usury,  
his money and his coin,  
Nor for to hurt the innocent,  
doth bride or else purloin.   

verse 7 Who so doth all things as ye see,  
that here is to be done,  
Shall never perish in this world,  
nor in the world to come.    

PSALM XVI.  
LORD keep me, for I trust in thee, and do confess indeed, Thou art my GOD, and of my good, O LORD, thou hast no need. verse 2 I give my goodness to the Saints, that in the world do dwell: And namely to the faithful flock, in virtue that excel.  

verse 3 They shall heap sorrows on their heads,  
which run as they were mad,  
To offer to the idol gods,  
alas, it is to bad.   

verse 4 As for their bloody sacrifice,  
and offerings of that sort,  
I will not touch, nor yet thereof,  
my lips shall make report.   

verse 5 For why? the Lord the portion is,  
of mine inheritance,  
And thou art he that doth maintain,  
my rent, my lot, my chance.   

verse 6 The place wherein my lot did fall,  
in beauty doth excel.  
Mine heritage assigned to me,  
doth please me wondrous well.   

verse 7 I thank the Lord that caused me,  
to understand the right.  
For by his means my secret thoughts,  
do teach me every night.   

verse 8 I set the Lord still in my sight,  
and trust him over all,  
For he doth stand on my right hand,  
therefore I shall not fall.   

verse 9 Wherefore my heart and tongue also,  
do both rejoice together,  
My flesh and body rest in hope,  
when I this thing consider.   

verse 10 Thou wilt not leave my soul in grave,  
(for, Lord, thou jovest me)  
Nor yet wilt give thine holy one,  
corruption for to see.   

verse 11 But wilt me teach the way to life,  
for all treasure and store.  
Of perfect joy, are in thy face,  
and power for evermore.    

PSALM XVII.  
Sing this as the 16. Psalm.  

O Lord, give ear to my just cause,  
attend when I complain,  
And hear the prayer that I put forth,  
with lips that do not feign.   

verse 2 And let the judgement of my cause,  
proceed always from thee,  
And let mine eyes behold, and clear  
this my simplicity.   

verse 3 Thou hast well tried me in the night,  
and yet couldst nothing find,  
That I have spoken with my tongue,  
that was not in my mind.   

verse 4 As for the works of wicked men,  
and paths perverse and ill,  
For love of thy most holy word,  
I have refrained still.   

verse 5 Then in thy paths, that be most pure,  
stay me, Lord, and preserve,  
That from the way, wherein I walk,  
my steps may never swerver.   

verse 6 For I do call to thee, O Lord,  
thou wilt me surely aid,  
Then hear my prayer, and weigh right well,  
the words that I have said.   

verse 7 Oh, thou the Saviour of all them,  
that puts their trust in thee,  
Declare thy strength, on them that spurn.  
against thy Majesty.   

verse 8 Oh, keep me, Lord, as thou wouldst keep,  
the apple of thine eye:  
And under covert of thy wings,  
defend 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 Which wallow in their worldly wealth,  
so full and eke so fat:  
That in their pride they do not spare,  
to speak they care not what.   

verse 11 They lie in wait where we should pass,  
with craft me to confound:  
And musing mischief in their minds,  
to cast me to the ground.   

verse 12 Much like a lion greedily,  
that would his prey embrace:  
Or lurking like a lion's whelp,  
within some secret place.   

verse 13 Up, Lord, with haste prevent my foe,  
and cast him at my feet:  
Save thou my soul from the ill man,  
and with thy sword him smite.   

verse 14 Deliver me, Lord, by thy power,  
out of these tyrants hands:  
Which now so long time reigned have,  
and kept us in their bands.   

I mean from worldly men, to whom  
all worldly goods are rife:  
That have no hope nor part of joy,  
but in this present life.  
Thou of thy store their bellies fill'st,  
with pleasures to their mind:  
Their children have enough, and leave  
to theirs the rest behind.   

verse 15 But I shall with pure conscience,  
behold thy gracious face:  
So when I wake, I shall be full,  
with thine image and grace.    

PSALM XVIII.  
O GOD my strength and fortitude, of force I must love thee: 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 When I sing laud unto the Lord,  
most worthy to be served:  
Then from my foes I am right sure,  
that I shall be preserved.   

verse 4 The pangs of death did compass me,  
and bound me every where:  
The flowing waves of wickedness,  
did put me in great fear.   

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 I thus beset with pain and grief,  
did pray to God for grace:  
And he forthwith did hear my plaint,  
out of his holy place.   

verse 7 Such is his power, that in his wrath,  
he made the earth to quake:  
Yea, the foundation of the Mount,  
of Basan for to shake.   

verse 8 And from his nostrils came a smoke,  
when kindled was his ire:  
And from his mouth came kindled coals,  
of hot consuming fire.   

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 On Cherubs and on Cherubins,  
full royally he road:  
And on the wings of all the winds,  
came flying all abroad.   

verse 11 And like a den most dark he made,  
his hid and secret place:  
With waters black, and airy clouds,  
environed he was.   

verse 12 But when the presence of his face,  
in brightness shall appear:  
Then clouds consume, and in their stead,  
come hail and coals of fire.   

verse 13 These fiery darts and thunderbolts,  
disperse them here and there:  
And with his often lightnings,  
he puts them in great fear.   

verse 14 Lord at thy wrath and threatenings sharp,  
and at thy chiding cheer,  
The springs and the foundations,  
of all the world appear.   

verse 15 And from above the Lord sent down,  
to teach me from below:  
And plucked me out of waters great,  
that would me overflow.   

verse 16 And me delivered from my foes,  
that would have made me thrall:  
Yea, from such foes as were too strong  
for me to deal withal.   

verse 17 They did prevent me to oppress,  
in time of my great grief:  
But yet the Lord was my defence,  
my succour and relief.   

verse 18 He brought me forth in open place,  
whereas I might be free:  
And kept me safe, because he had  
a favour unto me.   

verse 19 And as I was an innocent,  
so did he me regard:  
And to the cleanness of my hands,  
he gave me my reward.   

verse 20 For that I walked in his ways,  
and in his paths have trodden:  
And have not wavered wickedly  
against my Lord my God.   

verse 21 But evermore I have respect  
to his Law and Decree,  
His statutes and commandements,  
I cast not out from me.   

verse 22 But pure and clean and uncorrupt,  
appeared before his face:  
And did refrain from wickedness  
and sin in any case.   

verse 23 The Lord therefore will me reward,  
as I have done aright:  
And to the cleanness of my hands,  
appearing in his sight.   

verse 24 Thou wilt with him that holy is,  
be holy (LORD) also:  
And with the good and virtuous men,  
right virtuously wilt do.   

verse 25 And to the loving and Elect,  
thy love thou wilt reserve:  
And thou wilt use the wicked men,  
as wicked men deserve.   

verse 26 For thou dost save the simple folk,  
in trouble when they lie:  
And dost bring down the countenance,  
of them that look full high.   

verse 27 The Lord will light my candle so,  
that it shall shine full bright:  
The Lord my God will make also  
my darkness to be light.   

verse 28 For by thine help an host of men  
discomfit, Lord, I shall:  
By thee I scale and over-leape  
the strength of any wall.   

verse 29 Unspotted are the ways of God,  
his word is surely tried:  
He is a sure defence to such  
as in his faith abide.   

verse 30 For who is God, except the Lord?  
for other there is none:  
Or else who is omnipotent,  
saving our God alone?   

verse 31 The God that girdeth me with strength,  
is he that I did mean:  
That all the ways wherein I walk,  
did evermore keep clean.   

verse 32 That made my feet even like the Hearts,  
in swiftness of my pace:  
And for my surety brought me forth,  
into an open place.   

verse 33 He did in order put my hands,  
to battle and to fight:  
To break insunder bars of brass,  
he gave mine arms the might.   

verse 34 Thou reachest me thy saving health,  
thy right hand is my tower:  
Thy love and familiarity,  
doth still increase my power.   

verse 35 And under me thou makest plain,  
the way where I should walk:  
So that my feet shall never slip,  
nor stumble at a baulk.   

verse 36 And fiercely I pursue and take  
my foes, that me annoyed:  
And from the field do not return,  
till they be all destroyed.   

verse 37 So I suppress and wound my foes,  
that they can rise no more:  
For at my feet they fall down flat,  
I strike them all so sore.   

verse 38 For thou dost gird me with thy strength,  
to war in such a wise,  
That they be scattered all abroad,  
that up against me rise.   

verse 39 Lord, thou hast put into mine hands,  
my mortal enemy's yoke:  
And all my foes thou didst divide,  
in sunder with thy stroke.   

verse 40 They called for help, but none would hear,  
not yet give them relief:  
Yea to the Lord they called for help,  
yet heard he not their grief.   

verse 41 And still like dust before the wind,  
I drive them under feet:  
And tread them down like filthy clay,  
that lieth in the street.   

verse 42 Thou kepst me from seditious folk,  
that still in strife be led:  
And thou dost of the heathen folk,  
appoint me to be head.   

verse 43 A people strange to me unknown,  
and yet they shall me serve:  
And at the first obey my words,  
whereas mine own will swerver.   

verse 44 I shall be irksome to mine own,  
they will not see my light:  
But wander wide out of the way,  
and hide them out of fight.   

verse 47 But blessed be the living LORD,  
most worthy of all praise:  
That is my rock and saving health,  
praised be he always.   

verse 49 For God it is that gave me power,  
revenged for to be:  
And with his only word subdued  
the people unto me.   

verse 47 And me delivered from my foes,  
and set me up from those,  
That cruel and ungodly were,  
and up against me rose.   

verse 48 And for this cause, O Lord my God,  
to thee give thanks I shall:  
And sing out praises to thy Name,  
among the Gentiles all.   

verse 49 That gavest great prosperity,  
unto the king, I say:  
To David thine anointed king,  
and to his seed for ay.    

PSALM XIX.  
THe heavens and the firmament, do wondrously declare, The glory of GOD omnipotent, his works, and what they are. verse 2 The wondrous works of GOD appear, by every days success, The nights which likewise their race run, the self same thing express.  

verse 3 There is no language, tongue or speech,  
where their sound is not heard:   

verse 4 In all the earth and coasts thereof,  
their knowledge is conferred.  
In them the Lord made for the sun,  
a place of great renown.   

verse 5 Who like a bridegroom ready trimmeth,  
doth from his chamber come.   

And as a valiant champion,  
who for to get a price,  
With joy doth haste to take in hand,  
some noble enterprise.   

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 How perfect is the Law of God,  
how is his covenant sure:  
Converting souls, and making wise,  
the simple and obscure:   

verse 8 Just are the lords commandements,  
and glad both heart and mind:  
His precepts pure and giveth light,  
to eyes that he 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 to be embrac'de always,  
then fined gold I say:  
The honey and the honey comb,  
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, Lord, what earthly man doth know  
the errors of his life?  
Then cleanse my soul from secret sins.  
which are in me most rife.   

verse 13 And keep me, that presumptuous sins,  
prevail not over me:  
And then I shall be innocent,  
and great offences fly.   

verse 14 Accept my mouth, and eke my heart,  
my words and thoughts eachone:  
For my redeemer and my strength,  
O Lord, thou art alone.    

PSALM 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 send thee from his holy place, his help at every need: And so in Zion establish thee, and make thee strong indeed.  

verse 3 Remembering well the sacrifice,  
that now to him is done:  
And so receive right thankfully,  
thy  offerings each one.   

verse 4 According to thine hearts desire,  
the Lord grant unto thee:  
And all thy counsel and devise,  
full well perform may he.   

verse 5 Rejoicing we, when thou us savest,  
our banners shall display,  
Unto the Lord, which thy requests,  
fulfiled hath always.   

verse 6 The Lord will his anointed save,  
I know well by his grace,  
And send him health by his right hand,  
out of his holy place.   

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 fall down flat, but we do rise,  
and stand up steadfastly:  
Now save and help us Lord and King,  
on thee when we do cry.    

PSALM XXI.  
O LORD, how joyful is the King, in thy strength, & thy power: How vehemently doth he rejoice, in thee his Saviour? verse 2 For thou hast given unto him, his godly hearts desire: To him hast thou nothing 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 madest 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:  
Great worship, and great honour both,  
thou hast upon him laid.   

verse 6 Thou wilt give him felicity,  
that never shall decay:  
And with thy cheerful countenance,  
wilt comfort him always.   

verse 7 For why? the King doth strongly trust,  
in God for to prevail:  
Therefore his goodness and his grace,  
will not that he shall quail.   

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 As in an oven burn them, O Lord,  
in fiery flame and fume:  
Thine anger shall destroy them all,  
and fire shall them consume.   

verse 10 And thou wilt root out of the earth,  
their fruit that should increase:  
And from the number of thy folk,  
their seed shall end and cease.   

verse 11 For why? much mischief did they muse,  
against thine holy Name:  
Yet did they fail, and had no power,  
for to perform the same.   

verse 12 But as a mark thou shalt them set,  
in a most open place:  
And charge thy bowstringes readily,  
against thine enemy's face.   

verse 13 Be thou exalted, Lord, therefore,  
in thy strength every hour:  
So shall we sing right solemnly,  
praising thy might and power.    

PSALM XXII.  
Sing this as the 21. Psalm.  

O God my God, wherefore dost thou  
forsake me utterly?  
And helpest not when I do make  
my great complaint and cry.   

verse 2 To thee my God, even all day long,  
I do both cry and call:  
I cease not all the night, and yet  
thou hearest not at all.   

verse 3 Even thou that in thy Sanctuary,  
and holy place dost dwell:  
Thou art the comfort and the joy,  
and glory of Israel.   

verse 4 And he in whom our father's old,  
had all their hope for ever:  
And when they put their trust in thee,  
thou didst them aye deliver.   

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 am now become a worm,  
more like than any man:  
An outcast, whom the people scorn,  
with all the spite they can.   

verse 7 All me despise, as they behold  
me walking on the way:  
They grin, they mow, they nod their heads,  
and in this wise they say,   

verse 8 This man did glory in the Lord,  
his favour, and his love,  
Let him redeem and help him now,  
his power for to prove.   

verse 9 Even from my mother's womb, O Lord,  
to take me thou wast priest,  
Thou didst preserve me still in hope,  
while I did suck her breast.   

verse 10 I was committed from my birth,  
with thee to have abode:  
Since I was in my mother's womb,  
thou hast been aye my God.   

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 So many bulls do compass me,  
that be full strong of head:  
Yea, bulls so fat, as though they had,  
in Basan field been fed.   

verse 13 They gape upon me griedily,  
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 And like a pot-shard drieth my strength,  
my tongue it cleaveth fast,  
Unto my jaws, and I am brought,  
to dust of death at last.   

verse 16 And many dogs do compass me,  
and wicked counsel eke,  
Conspire against me cursedly,  
they picrce 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 My garments they divided eke,  
in parts among them all:  
And for my coat they did cast lots,  
to whom it might befall.   

verse 19 Therefore, I pray thee, be not far,  
from me in my great need:  
But rather sith thou art my strength,  
to help me, Lord, make speed.   

verse 20 And from the sword, Lord, save my soul,  
by thy might, and thy power.  
And keep my soul, thy darling dear,  
from dogs that would devour.   

verse 21 And from the lion's mouth, that would  
me all in sunder shiver:  
And from the horns of Unicorns,  
Lord, safely me deliver.   

verse 22 And I shall to my brethren all,  
thy Majesty record:  
And in thy Church shall praise the Name,  
of thee the living LORD.   

verse 23 All ye that fear the Lord him praise,  
exalt him jacob's seed:  
And thou, O house of Israel,  
look thou him fear and dread.   

verse 24 For he despiseth not the poor,  
he turneth not away,  
His countenance when they do call,  
but granteth to their cry.   

verse 25 Among the flock that fear the Lord,  
I will therefore proclaim,  
They praise, and keep my promise made,  
for setting forth thy Name.   

verse 26 The poor shall eat, and be sufficed,  
and those that endeavour,  
To know the Lord, their heart shall live,  
and praise him evermore.   

verse 27 All coasts of earth shall praise the Lord,  
and turn to him for grace:  
The heathen folk shall worship him,  
before his blessed face.   

verse 28 The kingdom of the heathen folk,  
the Lord shall have therefore:  
And he shall be their governor,  
and King for evermore.   

verse 29 The rich men of his goodly gifts,  
shall seek and taste also:  
And in his presence worship him,  
and bow their knees full low.   

verse 30 And all that shall go down to dust,  
of life by him must taste:  
My seed shall serve and praise his Name,  
whilst any world shall last.   

verse 31 My seed shall plainly show to them,  
that shall be borne hereafter,  
His justice and his righteousness,  
and all his works of wonder.    

PSALM XXIII.  
THe LORD is only my support, and he that doth me feed. How can I then lack any thing, whereof I stand in need?  

verse 2 He doth me fold in coats most safe,  
the tender grass fast by,  
And after drives me to the streams,  
which run most pleasantly.   

verse 3 And when I feel myself near lost,  
then doth he me home take,  
Conducting me in his right paths,  
even for his own Names sake.   

verse 4 And though I were even at deaths door,  
yet would I fear none ill:  
For by thy rod and sheepeheardes crook,  
I am comforted still.   

verse 5 Thou hast my table richly decked,  
in despite of my foe:  
Thou hast my head with balm refreshed,  
my cup doth overflow.   

verse 6 And finally, while breath doth last,  
thy grace shall me defend,  
And in the house of God will I,  
my life for ever spend.    

PSALM XXIV.  
Sing this as the 15. Psalm.  

TO GOD the earth doth appeartaine,  
with all things great and small:  
The world also is his demain,  
with the indwellers all.   

verse 2 For he hath founded it full fast,  
above the salt sea strand:  
And stablished it to abide and last,  
and on the floods to stand.   

verse 3 Now who is he that shall up-goe,  
into God's holy hill?  
And in his holy place also,  
who shall continue still?   

verse 4 The man whose hands no wrong have wrought,  
whose heart is pure and neat:  
Whose mind for vanity not sought,  
nor sworn hath with deceit.   

verse 5 He that is such, the Lord will send,  
his blessings him upon,  
And righteousness unto him lend,  
shall God, who saves alone.   

verse 6 This is the stock and offering eke,  
of those that search for thee,  
Of them, O Lord, that thy face seek,  
who true Israelites be.   

verse 7 Exalt your heads, ye gates, on high,  
ye doors that last for ay,  
Be lift, so the King of glory,  
shall through you make his way.   

verse 8 Who is this King so glorious?  
the strong and mighty Lord,  
Even he that is victorious,  
in battle tried by sword.   

verse 9 Exalt your heads, ye gates, on high,  
ye doors that last for ay,  
Be lift, so the King of glory,  
shall through you make his way.   

verse 10 Who is this glorious King, I say?  
the Lord of hosts most high,  
Even he is King and shall be aye,  
of everlasting glory.    

PSALM XXV.  
I Lift 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 always.   

verse 5 Thy mercy's manifold,  
I pray thee, Lord, remember:  
And eke thy pity plentiful,  
for they have been for ever.   

verse 6 Remember not the faults,  
and frailue of my youth:  
Remember not how ignorant,  
I have been of thy truth.   

Nor after my deserts,  
let me thy mercy find:  
But of thine own benignity,  
Lord, have me in thy mind.   

verse 7 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 For all the ways of God,  
are truth and mercy both,  
To them that keep his Testament,  
the witness of his Truth.   

verse 10 Now for thine holy Name,  
O Lord, I thee entreat,  
To grant me pardon for my sin,  
for it is wondrous great.   

verse 11 Who so 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,  
know his secret intent:  
And unto them he doth declare,  
his Will and Testament.   

verse 14 Mine eyes and eke mine heart,  
to him I will advance,  
That plucked my feet out of the snare,  
of sin and ignorance.   

verse 15 With mercy me behold,  
to thee I make my moan:  
For I am poor and desolate,  
and comfortless alone.   

verse 16 The troubles of mine 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.   

verse 18 O Lord, behold my foes,  
how they do still increase:  
Pursuing me with deadly hate,  
that feign would live in peace,   

verse 19 Preserve and keep my soul,  
and eke deliver me,  
And let me not be overthrown,  
because I trust in thee.   

verse 20 Let my simple pureness,  
me from mine enemies shend,  
Because I look as one of thine,  
that thou shouldst me defend.   

verse 21 Deliver, Lord, thy folk,  
and send them some relief,  
(I mean thy chosen Israel)  
from all their pain and grief.    

PSALM XXVI.  
LORD be my judge, for lo, my way is upright, just and plain: In GOD my trust hath been for ay, who shall me still sustain, verse 2 Prove me, O LORD, try thou my rains, my heart examine eke, verse 3 Sith in my fight thy grace remains, thy truth I sue and seek.  

verse 4 I had no will no haunt or use,  
with men whose works are vain:  
The company I did refuse,  
of the deceitful train.   

verse 5 I much abhorred the wicked sort,  
their deeds did I refuse:  
To them would I not once resort,  
which hurtful things devise.   

verse 6 My hands I wash, and do proceed,  
in works that are upright:  
Then to thine Altar I make speed,  
to offer there in sight:   

verse 7 That I may speak and preach the praise,  
that doth belong to thee:  
And so declare how wondrous ways,  
thou hast been good to me.   

verse 8 O Lord, thy house I love most dear,  
to me it doth excel:  
I have delight, and would be near,  
whereas thy grace doth dwell.   

verse 9 Oh, gather not my soul with them,  
to sin that bend their will:  
Nor yet my life among those men,  
that thirst much blood to spill:   

verse 10 Whose hands are heaped and stuffed full,  
of fraud, deceit, and guile:  
And their right hand for bribes doth pull,  
and pluck with wrench and wile.   

verse 11 But I in righteousness intend,  
my time and days to serve:  
Have mercy, Lord, and me defend,  
so that I do not swerver.   

verse 12 My foot is stayed 'gainst all assays,  
it standeth well and right:  
Therefore, O GOD, thee will I praise,  
in all thy people's sight.    

PSALM XXVII.  
THe LORD my light and health will be, For what then should I be dismayed? My strength and life also is he, Of whom then should I be afraid? verse 2 When that my foes (men vile and vain) Approached near my flesh to eat, They stumbled in the self same train, which they for me laid by deceit.  

verse 3 Against me though there pitch an host,  
My heart from fear yet far it is:  
Though wars be raised with great boast,  
Yet will I surely trust in this:   

verse 4 One thing I have the Lord besought,  
That I may in his house still dwell,  
To see his beauty, passing thought,  
His Temple eke which doth excel.   

verse 5 For in the time of troubles great,  
His tabernacle shall he hide:  
His secret tents shall be my seat,  
And on a rock I shall abide.   

verse 6 And now mine head lift up will he,  
About my foes, which work such fraud,  
With sacrifice, and offerings free,  
Within his tents I will him laud.   

verse 7 My voice, O Lord, let it take place,  
With mercy hear me when I cry:   

verse 8 When thou didst say, Seek ye my face,  
With full consent, Lo, hear, quoth I   

verse 9 Hid not, therefore, thy face me fro,  
Nor in thy wrath thy servant spill:  
Thou hast me helped, then leave not so,  
O God of health, help thou me still.   

verse 10 Although my parents me forsake,  
The Lord yet will me raise and stay:  
My foes set snares, me in to take,  
But, Lord, lead me in thy right way.   

verse 11 Unto mine adversaries lust,  
Lord, give me not in any wise:  
For witness false, with words unjust,  
They seek against me to devise.   

verse 12 I should wax faint, and sore dismayed,  
But that I did believe to see,  
God's goodness in that land displayed,  
Whereas his faithful servants be.   

verse 13 Hope in the Lord, and be thou strong,  
He comfort will thine heart indeed:  
Trust in the Lord, and think not long,  
For he will surely come with speed.    

PSALM XXVIII.  
THou art, O Lord, my strength and stay, the succour which I crave: Neglect me not, lest I be like, to them which go to grave. verse 2 The voice of thy suppliant hear, that unto thee doth cry: When I lift up mine hands unto, thine holy Ark most high.  

verse 3 Repute me not among the sort,  
of wicked and pervert:  
That speak right fair unto their friends,  
and think full ill in heart.   

verse 4 According to their handy work,  
as they deserve indeed.  
And after their inventions,  
let them receive their meed.   

verse 5 For they regard nothing Gods works,  
his laws, nor yet his lore:  
Therefore will he them and their seed,  
destroy for evermore.   

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 and fortitude,  
my buckler in distress:  
My hope, my help, my hearts relief,  
my song shall him confess.   

verse 8 He is our strength, and our defence,  
our enemies to resist:  
The health and the salvation,  
of his elect by Christ.   

verse 9 Thy people and thine heritage,  
LORD, bless, guide, and preserve:  
Increase them, LORD and rule their hearts,  
that they may never swerver.    

PSALM XXIX.  
Give to the Lord ye Potentates, ye Rulers of the world: Give ye all poise, honour, and strength, unto the living LORD. verse 2 Give glory to his holy Name, and honour him alone: Worship him in his Majesty, within his holy Throne.  

verse 3 His voice doth rule the waters all,  
even as himself doth please:  
He doth prepare the thunder claps,  
and governeth all the seas.   

verse 4 The voice of God is of great force,  
and wondrous excellent:  
It is most mighty in effect,  
and much magnificent.   

verse 5 The voice of God doth tent and break,  
the Cedar trees so long:  
The Cedar trees of Libanus,  
which are most high and strong,   

verse 6 And makes them leap like as a call,  
Or else the Unicorn:  
Not only trees, but mountains great,  
whereon the trees are borne.   

verse 7 His voice divideth flames of fire,  
and shakes the wilderness:   

verse 8 It makes the Desert quake for fear,  
that called is Kades.   

verse 9 It makes the Hinds for fear to calf,  
and makes the covert plain:  
Then in his Temple every man,  
his glory doth proclaim:   

verse 10 The Lord was set above the floods,  
ruling the raging sea:  
So shall he reign as Lord and King,  
for ever and for ay.   

verse 11 The Lord will give his people power,  
in virtue to increase:  
The Lord will bless his chosen flock,  
with everlasting peace.    

PSALM XXX.  
ALl laud and praise, with heart and voice, O Lord, I give to thee, which 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 gavest an ear, and didst provide, to ease me with relief.  

verse 3 Of thy good will thou hast called back,  
my soul from hell to save:  
Thou didst revive when strength did lack,  
and keep'st me from the grave.   

verse 4 Sing praise ye Saints, that prove and see,  
the goodness of the Lord:  
In memory of his Majesty,  
rejoice with one accord.   

verse 5 For why? his anger but a space,  
doth last, and slack again:  
But in his favour and his grace,  
always doth life remain.  
Though gripes of grief & pangs full sore,  
shall lodge with me all night:  
The Lord to joy shall us restore,  
before the day be light.   

verse 6 When I enjoy'de 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,  
may mind was sore dismayed.   

verse 8 Wherefore again yet did I cry,  
to thee, O Lord of might:  
My God with plaints I did apply,  
and pray'de both day and night.   

verse 9 What gain is in my blood, said I,  
if death destroy my days?  
Doth dust declare thy Majesty,  
or yet thy truth doth praise?   

verse 10 Wherefore my God some pity take,  
O Lord, I thee desire,  
Do not this simple soul forsake,  
of help I thee require.   

verse 11 Then didst thou turn my grief and woe,  
unto a cheerful voice,  
The mourning weed thou took'st me fro,  
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.    

PSALM XXXI.  
Sing this as the 18. Psalm.  

O Lord. I put my trust in thee,  
let nothing work me shame:  
As thou art just deliver me,  
and set me quite from blame.   

verse 2 Hear me, O Lord, and that anon,  
to help me make good speed:  
Be thou my rock and house of stone,  
my fence in time of need.   

verse 3 For why? as stones thy strength is tried,  
thou art my fort and tower:  
For thy Names sake be thou my guide,  
and lead me in thy power.   

verse 4 Pluck forth my feet, and break the snare,  
which they for me have laid:  
Thou art my strength, and all my care,  
is in thy might and aid.   

verse 5 Into thy hands, Lord, I commit,  
my spirit which is thy due,  
For why? thou hast redeemed it,  
O Lord my God most true.   

verse 6 I hate such folk as will not part,  
from things to be abhorred,  
When they on trifles set their heart,  
my trust is in the Lord.   

verse 7 For I will in thy mercy joy,  
I see it doth excel,  
Thou seest when aught would me annoy,  
and know'st my soul full well.   

verse 8 Thou hast not left me in their hand,  
that would me overcharge,  
But thou hast set me out of band,  
to walk abroad at large.   

verse 9 Great grief, O Lord, doth me assail,  
some pity on me take,  
Mine eyes wax dim, my might doth fail,  
my womb for woe doth ache.   

verse 10 My life is worn with grief and pain,  
my years are gone and passed,  
My strength is gone, and through disdain,  
my bones corrupt and waste.   

verse 11 Among my foes I am a scorn,  
my friends are all dismayed.  
My neighbours and my kinsmen borne,  
to see me are afraid.   

verse 12 As men once dead are out of mind,  
so am I now forgot,  
As small effect in me they find,  
as in a broken pot.   

verse 13 I heard the brags of all the rout,  
their threats my mind did fray,  
How they conspired and went about,  
to take my life away.   

verse 14 But, Lord, I trust in thee for aid,  
not to be over-trod,  
For I confess and still have said,  
thou art my Lord and God.   

verse 15 The length of all my life and age,  
o Lord, is in thy had:  
Defend me from the wrathful rage,  
of them that me withstand.   

verse 16 To me, thy servant, Lord, express,  
and show thy joyful face:  
And save me Lord, for thy goodness,  
thy mercy, and thy grace.   

verse 17 Lord, let me not be put to blame,  
for that on thee I call:  
But let the wicked bear their shame,  
and in the grave to fall.   

verse 18 O Lord, make dumb their lips outright,  
which are addict to lies:  
And cruelly with pride and spite,  
against the just devise.   

verse 19 Oh, how great good hast thou in store,  
laid up, and done for them,  
That fear and trust in thee, before  
the sons of mortal men!   

verse 20 Thy presence doth them fence and guide,  
from all proud brags and wrongs:  
Within thy place thou dost them hide,  
from all the strife of tongues.   

verse 21 Thanks to the Lord, that hath declar'de,  
on me his grace so far:  
Me to defend with watch and ward,  
as in a town of war.   

verse 22 Though in my haste and grief said I,  
lo, see, I am reject:  
Yet, Lord, on thee when I did cry,  
my plaint thou didst accept.   

verse 23 Ye Saints, love ye the Lord, I say,  
the faithful he doth guide:  
And to the proud he will repay,  
according to their pride.   

verse 24 Be strong, and God shall stay your heart,  
be bold ye that are just,  
For sure the Lord will take your part,  
sith ye on him do trust.    

PSALM XXXII.  
Sing this as the 39 Psalm.  

THe man is blest, whose wickedness,  
the Lord hath clean remitted:  
And he, whose sin and wretchedness,  
is hid and also covered.   

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 For while that I kept close my sin,  
by silence and constraint:  
My bones did wear and waste away,  
with daily moan and plaint.   

verse 4 For night and day thine hand on me,  
so grievous was and smart:  
That all my blood and humours moist,  
to dryness did convert.   

verse 5 I did, therefore, confess my fault,  
and all my sins discover:  
Then thou, o Lord, didst me forgive,  
and all my sins pass over.   

verse 6 The humble man shall pray therefore,  
and seek thee in due time:  
So that the floods of waters great,  
shall have no power on him.   

verse 7 When trouble and adversity,  
do compass me about,  
Thou art my refuge, and my joy,  
and thou dost rid me out.   

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 and mule:  
Whose mouth without a rain or bit,  
from harm thou canst not rule.   

verse 10 The wicked man shall manifold,  
sorrows and grief sustain,  
But unto him that trusts in God,  
his goodness shall remain.   

verse 11 Be merry, therefore, in the Lord,  
ye just lift up your voice,  
And ye of pure and perfect heart,  
be glad, and eke rejoice.    

PSALM XXXIII.  
Ye righteous in the Lord rejoice, it is a seemly sight, That upright men with thankful voice, should praise the God of might. verse 2 Praise ye the Lord with harp and song, in Psalms and pleasant things, with lute and instrument among, that soundeth with ten strings.  

verse 3 Sing to the Lord a song most new,  
with courage give him praise,   

verse 4 For why? his word is ever true,  
his works and all his ways.   

verse 5 To judgement, equity, and right,  
he hath a great good will,  
And with his gifts he doth delight,  
the earth throughout to fill.   

verse 6 For by the word of God alone,  
the heavens all were wrought,  
Their hosts and powers everechone,  
his breath to pass hath brought.   

verse 7 The waters great gathered that he,  
on heaps within the shore:  
And hide them in the depth to be,  
as in a house of store.   

verse 8 All men on earth, both least and most,  
fear God, and keep his law:  
Ye that inhabit in each coast,  
dread him and stand in awe.   

verse 9 What he commanded wrought it was,  
at once with present speed:  
What he doth will, is brought to pass,  
with full effect indeed.   

verse 10 The counsels of the Nations rude,  
the Lord doth drive to nought:  
He doth defeat the multitude,  
of their devise and thought.   

verse 11 But his decrees continue still,  
thy never slack nor suage:  
The motions of his mind and will,  
take place in every age.   

verse 12 And blest are they to whom the Lord,  
as God and guide is known:  
Wnom he doth choose of mere accord,  
to take them as his own.   

verse 13 The Lord from heaven doth cast his sight,  
on men mortal by birth:   

verse 14 Considering from his seat of might,  
the dwellers on the earth.   

verse 15 The Lord, I say, whose hand hath wrought,  
man's heart, and doth it frame:  
For he alone doth know the thought,  
and working of the same.   

verse 16 A king that trusteth in his host,  
shall not prevail at length:  
The man that of his might doth boast,  
shall fall for all his strength.   

verse 17 The troops of horsemen eke shall fail,  
their sturdy steeds shall starve:  
The strength of horse shall not prevail,  
the rider to preserve.   

verse 18 But lo, the eyes of God intent,  
and watch to aid the just:  
With such as fear him to offend,  
and on his goodness trust.   

verse 19 That he of death and all distress,  
may set their souls from dread:  
And if that dearth the land oppress,  
in hunger them to feed.   

verse 20 Wherefore our soul doth still depend,  
on God our strength and stay:  
He is the shield us to defend,  
and drive all darts away.   

verse 21 Our soul in God hath joy and game,  
rejoicing in his might,  
For why? in his most holy Name,  
we hope and much delight.   

verse 22 Therefore, let thy goodness, O Lord,  
still present with us be,  
As we always with one accord,  
do only trust in thee.    

PSALM XXXIV.  
I will give laud: and honour both, unto the LORD always: And eke my mouth for evermore, shall speak unto his praise. verse 2 I do delight to laud the LORD, in soul and eke in voice: That humble men and mortified, may hear and so rejoice.  

verse 3 Therefore see that ye magnify,  
with me the living LORD:  
And let us now exalt his Name,  
together with one accord.   

verse 4 For I myself besought the LORD,  
he answered me again:  
And me relieved incontinent,  
from all my fear and pain.   

verse 5 Who so they be that him behold,  
shall see his light most clear:  
Their countenance shall not be dashed,  
they need it not to fear.   

verse 6 This silly wretch for some relief,  
unto the Lord did call:  
Who did him hear without delay,  
and rid him out of thrall.   

verse 7 The Angel of the Lord doth pitch,  
his tents in every place:  
To save all such as fear the Lord,  
that nothing them deface.   

verse 8 Taste and consider well, therefore,  
that God is good and just:  
O happy man, that maketh him,  
his only stay and trust.   

verse 9 Fear ye the Lord his holy ones,  
above all earthly thing:  
For they that fear the living Lord,  
are sure to lack nothing.   

verse 10 The lions shall be hunger-bit,  
and pined with famine much:  
But as for them that fear the Lord,  
no lack shall be to such.   

verse 11 Come near, therefore, my children dear,  
and to my word give ear:  
I shall you teach the perfect way,  
how ye the Lord should fear.   

verse 12 Who is the 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 For why? the eyes of God above,  
upon the just are bend:  
His ears likewise do hear the plaint,  
of the poor innocent.   

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 when the just do call and cry,  
the Lord doth hear them so,  
That out of pain and misery,  
forthwith he lets them go.   

verse 18 The Lord is kind and straight at hand,  
to such as be contrite:  
He saves also the sorrowful,  
the meek and pure in spirit,   

verse 19 Full many be the miseries,  
that righteous men do suffer:  
But out of all adversities,  
the Lord doth him deliver.   

verse 20 The Lord doth so preserve and keep,  
his very bones always:  
that not so much as one of them,  
doth perish or decay.   

verse 21 The sin shall slay the wicked man,  
which he himself hath wrought:  
And such as hate the righteous man,  
shall soon be brought to nought.   

verse 22 But they that serve the living Lord,  
the Lord doth save them sound:  
And whom that put their trust in him,  
nothing shall them confound.    

PSALM 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 my God upon thy shield, thyself in armour dress; Stand up for me and fight the field, to help me from distress.  

verse 3 Bring forth the spear, and stop the way,  
mine enemies to withstand:  
Then, Lord, unto my soul thus say,  
I am thy help at hand.   

verse 4 Confound them with rebuke and blame,  
that seek my soul to spill:  
Let them turn back, and fly with shame,  
that think to work me ill.   

verse 5 Let them be scattered all abroad,  
as chaff let them be tossed:  
And by the Angel of our God,  
dispersed, destroyed, and lost.   

verse 6 Let all their ways be void of light,  
and slippery like to fall:  
And send thine Angel with thy might,  
to persecute them all.   

verse 7 For why? without my fault they have,  
in secret set their grin:  
And for no cause have diggeth a cave,  
to take my soul therein.   

verse 8 When they think least, and have no care,  
O Lord, destroy them all:  
Let them be trapped in their own snare,  
and in their mischief fall.   

verse 9 Then shall my soul, my heart, and voice,  
in God have joy and wealth:  
That in the Lord I may rejoice,  
and in his saving health.   

verse 10 And then my bones shall speak and say,  
my parts shall all agree:  
O Lord, though they do seem full gay,  
what man is like to thee?   

verse 11 That dost defend the weak from them,  
that are both stout and strong:  
And rid the poor from wicked men,  
that spoil and do them wrong.   

verse 12 Against me cruel men did rise,  
to witness things untrue:  
And to accuse me did devise,  
of that I never knew.   

verse 13 And where to them I bore good will,  
they quite me with disdain,  
For their intent was how to spill,  
and bring my soul in pain.   

verse 14 Yet I when they were sick took thought,  
and clad myself in sack,  
With fasting I myself low brought,  
to pray I was not slack.   

verse 15 As to my friend or brother dear,  
I did myself behave,  
And as one making woeful cheer,  
about his mother's grave.   

verse 16 But in my trouble they did joy,  
and gather on a rout:  
Yea abject slaves at me did toy,  
with mocks and checks full stout.   

verse 17 The bellie-gods and flattering train,  
at feasts did me deride:  
They gnashed their teeth with great disdain,  
and wried their mouth aside.   

verse 18 Lord, when wilt thou amend this gear?  
why dost thou stay and pause?  
Oh, rid my soul  with fear,  
out of these Lion's claws.   

verse 19 So then will I give thanks to thee,  
before thy Church always:  
And where in press the people be,  
there will I show thy praise.   

verse 20 Let not my foes pravaile on me,  
which hate me for no fault:  
Nor yet to wink or turn their eye,  
that causelese me assault.   

verse 21 Of peace no word they think or say,  
their talk is all untrue:  
They still consult, and would betray,  
all those that peace ensue.   

verse 22 With open mouth they run at me,  
they gape, they laugh, they fleer:  
Well, well, say they, our eye doth see,  
the thing that we desire.   

verse 23 But, Lord, thou seest what ways they take,  
cease not this gear to mend:  
Be not far off, nor me forsake,  
as men that fail their friend.   

verse 24 A wake, arise, and stir abroad,  
defend me in my right:  
Revenge my cause, my Lord my God,  
and aid me with thy might.   

verse 25 According to thy righteousness,  
my Lord God set me free:  
And let not them their pride express,  
nor triumph over me.   

verse 26 Let not their hearts rejoice and cry,  
there, there, this gear goeth trim:  
Nor give them cause to say on high,  
we have our will on him.   

verse 27 Confound them with rebuke and shame,  
that joy when I do mourn:  
And pay them home with spite and blame,  
that brag at me with scorn.   

verse 28 Let them be glad, and eke rejoice,  
which love mine upright way:  
And they all times with heart and voice,  
shall praise the Lord and say.   

verse 29 Great is the Lord, and doth excel,  
for why? he doth delight:  
To see his servants prosper well,  
that is his pleasant sight.   

verse 30 Wherefore my tongue I will apply,  
thy righteousness to praise:  
Unto the Lord my God will I,  
sing laud and thanks always.    

PSALM XXXVI.  
THe wicked deeds of the ill man, unto mine heart do witness plain, That fear of God in him is none: verse 2 Though he himself would flatter feign: His wickedness is judgde and known.  

verse 3 His mouth is bend to vile deceat,  
With ignorance he is ,  
And to do good he hath no will:   

verse 4 In bed he doth for mischief wait,  
full bend to seek the way most ill.   

verse 5 Thy mercies, Lord, to heaven reach,  
Thy faithfulness the clouds do preach,   

verse 6 Thy righteousness as mountains huge,  
Thy judgements deep no tongue can teach,  
To man and beast thou art refuge.   

verse 7 O God, how great thy mercies be!  
The sons of men do trust in thee:   

verse 8 With thee they shall be fully fed,  
And thou wilt give them drink full free,  
Of pleasant rivers largely spread.   

verse 9 The Well of life is thine by right,  
Thy brightness doth give us our light,   

verse 10 Thy favour, Lord, to such extend,  
As knowledge thee with heart upright,  
Thy righteousness to such men lend.   

verse 11 Let not the proud, O Lord, prevail,  
Nor vain men's power make me to quail,  
But lo, they fail in their devise:  
They mischief work with tooth and nail,  
And fall, but can by no means rise.    

PSALM XXXVII.  
GRudge not to see the wicked men, in wealth to flourish still: Nor yet envy such as to ill, have bend and set their will. verse 2 For as green grass and flourishing herbs are cut and whither away, So shall their great prosperity, soon pass, fade, and decay.  

verse 3 Trust thou therefore in God alone,  
to do well give thy mind:  
So shalt thou have the land as thine,  
and there sure food shall find.   

verse 4 In God set all thine hearts delight,  
and look what thou wouldst have,  
Or else can wish in all the world,  
thou needst it not to crave.   

verse 5 Cast both thyself and thine affairs,  
on God with perfect trust:  
And thou shall see with patience,  
th'effect both sure and just.   

verse 6 Thy perfect life and godly name,  
he will clear as the light:  
So that the Sun, even at noon day,  
shall not shine half so bright.   

verse 7 Be still, therefore, and steadfastly,  
on God see thou wait then:  
Not shrinking for the prosperous state,  
of lewd and wicked men.   

verse 8 Shake off despite, envy, and hate,  
at least in any wise:  
Their wicked steps avoid and flee,  
and follow not their guise.   

verse 9 For every wicked man will God,  
destroy, both more and less:  
But such as trust in him, are sure  
the land for to possess.   

verse 10 Watch but a while, and thou shalt see,  
no more the wickeds train:  
No, not so much as house or place,  
where once he did remain.   

verse 11 But merciful and humble men,  
enjoy shall sea and land:  
In rest and peace they shall rejoice,  
for nought shall them withstand.   

verse 12 The lewd men and malicious,  
against the just conspire:  
They gnash their teeth at him as men,  
which do his bane desire.   

verse 13 But while that lewd men thus do think,  
the Lord laugh'th them to scorn:  
For why? he seethe their term approach,  
when they shall sigh and mourn.   

verse 14 The wicked have their sword outdrawne,  
their bow eke have they bend:  
To overthrow and kill the poor,  
as they the right way went.   

verse 15 But the same sword shall pierce their heart,  
which was to kill the just:  
Likewise the bow shall break to shivers,  
wherein they put their trust.   

verse 16 Doubtless the just man's poor estate,  
is better a great deal more,  
Then all these lewd and worldly men's  
rich pomp and heaped store.   

verse 17 For be their power never so strong,  
God will it overthrow:  
Where contrary he doth preserve,  
the humble men and low.   

verse 18 He seethe by his great providence,  
the good men's trade and way:  
And will give them inheritance,  
which never shall decay.   

verse 19 They shall not be discouraged,  
when some are hard bestead,  
When other shall be hunger-bit,  
they shall be clad and fed.   

verse 20 For whosoever wicked is,  
and enemies to the Lord:  
Shall quail, yea melt, even as lambs grease,  
or smoke that flieth abroad.   

verse 21 Behold, the wicked borroweth much,  
and never payeth again,  
Whereas the just, by liberal gifts,  
maketh many glad and feign.   

verse 22 For they whom God doth bless shall have  
the land for heritage,  
And they whom he doth curse likewise,  
shall perish in his rage.   

verse 23 The Lord the just man's ways doth guide,  
and giveth him good success:  
To every thing he takes in hand,  
he sendeth good address.   

verse 24 Though that he fall, yet is he sure,  
not utterly to quail:  
Because the Lord stretch'th out his hand,  
at need, and doth not fail.   

verse 25 I have been young, and now am old,  
yet did I never see,  
The just man left, or else his seed,  
to beg for misery.   

verse 26 But giveth always most liberally,  
and dareth whereas is need:  
His children and posterity,  
receive of God their meed.   

verse 27 Flee vice therefore, and wickedness,  
and virtue do embrace:  
So God shall grant thee long to have,  
in earth a dwelling place:   

verse 28 For God so loveth equity,  
and showeth to his such grace:  
That he preserveth them always,  
but stroyeth the wicked race.   

verse 29 Whereas the good and godly men,  
inherit shall the land,  
Having as lords all things therein,  
in their own power and hand.   

verse 30 The just man's mouth doth ever speak,  
of matters wise and high:  
His tongue doth talk to edify,  
with truth and equity.   

verse 31 For in his heart the Law of God  
his Lord doth still abide:  
So that where ever he goeth or walk'th,  
his foot can never slide.   

verse 32 The wicked like a ravening wolf,  
the just man doth beset:  
By all means seeking him to kill,  
if he fall in his net.   

verse 33 Though he should fall into his hands,  
yet God would secure send:  
Though men against him sentence give,  
God would him yet defend.   

verse 34 Wait thou on God, and keep his way,  
he shall preserve thee then:  
The earth to rule, and thou shalt see,  
destroy the these wicked men.   

verse 35 The wicked have I seen most strong,  
and placed in high degree:  
Flourishing in all wealth and store,  
as doth the Laurel tree:   

verse 36 But suddenly he passed away,  
and lo, he was quite gone:  
Then I him sought, but could scarce find,  
the place where dwelled such one.   

verse 37 Mark and behold the perfect man,  
how God doth him increase:  
For the just man shall have at length,  
great joy with rest and peace.   

verse 38 As for transgressors, woe to them,  
destroyed they shall all be:  
God will cut off their budding race,  
and rich posterity.   

verse 39 But the salvation of the just,  
doth come from God above:  
Who in their trouble send'th them aid,  
of his mere grace and love.   

verse 40 God doth them help, save, and deliver,  
from lewd men and unjust,  
And still will save them, whiles that they  
in him do put their trust.    

PSALM XXXVIII.  
Sing this as the 6. Psalm.  

Put me not to rebuke, O LORD,  
when kindled is thine ire:  
Nor in thy fury me correct,  
O Lord, I thee desire.   

verse 2 For lo, on me poor wretch have light,  
thine arrows sharp and kine,  
And on my back thine heavy hand,  
to lie may well be seen.   

verse 3 Sith thou art angry, Lord, therefore,  
no health my flesh is in:  
Nor in my bones, rest, less or more,  
by reason of my sin.   

verse 4 For lo, my wicked doings, Lord,  
above my head are gone,  
A greater load than I can bear,  
they lie me sore upon.   

verse 5 My wounds so stink, & festered are,  
as loathsome is to see,  
Which all through mine own foolishness,  
betideth unto me.   

verse 6 I am bowed down, and crooked full sore  
through this my great distress:  
That I pass over all the day,  
with plaints and heaviness,   

verse 7 For why? with raging heat throughout,  
my loins are whole ,  
And in my flesh no part at all,  
is sound, or yet complete.   

verse 8 So weak and feeble am I brought,  
and broken eke so sore,  
That even for very grief of heart,  
I am compelled to roar.   

verse 9 My whole request, my sighs also,  
are open in thy sight,   

verse 10 My heart doth pant, my strength hath failed,  
mine eyes have lost their light.   

verse 11 My lovers and my wont friends,  
flee this my plague and grief,  
My kinsfolk they aloof do stand,  
and show me no relief.   

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 a deaf man I became,  
that could not hear at all,  
And as one dumb, that openeth not,  
his mouth to speak withal.   

verse 14 Even as the man both deaf and dumb,  
that answereth not again,  
When he reproved is, such like,  
am I become certain.   

verse 15 For why? O Lord, on thee with hope,  
I wait, and do attend:  
Thou wilt me hear, my Lord my God,  
and secure to me send.   

verse 16 Hear me in time, said I, lest that  
my foes should me despise:  
Rejoicing when they see me slip,  
who then against me rise.   

verse 17 For lo, I am already brought,  
to halt most shamefully,  
And ever present me before,  
is my great misery.   

verse 18 For while that I my wickedness,  
in humble wise confess,  
And while I for my sinful deeds,  
my sorrow do express.   

verse 19 My foes do still remain alive,  
and mighty are also:  
And they that hate me wrongfully,  
in number hugely grow.   

verse 20 They are mine adversaries eke,  
that ill for good repays,  
Because I follow with mine heart,  
and ensue goodness ay.   

verse 21 Forsake not me, therefore, O Lord,  
be not far off away,  
With speed make haste unto my help,  
O God my health and stay.    

PSALM XXXIX.  
Sing this as the 29. Psalm.  

I Said; I will look to my ways,  
for fear I should go wrong:  
I will take heed all times, that I  
offend not with my tongue.  
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 2 I held my tongue and spoke no word,  
but kept me close and still:  
Yea, from good talk I did refrain,  
but sore against my will.   

verse 3 My heart waxed hot within my breast,  
with musing, thought, and doubt,  
Which did increase and stir the fire,  
at last these words braced out.   

verse 4 Lord, number out my life and days,  
which yet I have not past:  
So that I may be certified,  
how long my life shall last.   

verse 5 Lord, thou hast powered out my life,  
in length much like a span:  
Mine age is nothing unto thee,  
so vain is every man.   

verse 6 Man walketh like a shade, and doth  
in vain himself annoy,  
In getting goods, and can not tell,  
who shall the same enjoy.   

verse 7 Now, Lord sith things this wise do frame,  
what help do I desire?  
Of truth my hope doth hang on thee,  
I nothing else require.   

verse 8 From all the sins that I have done,  
Lord, quite me out of hand:  
And make me not a scorn to fools,  
that nothing understand.   

verse 9 I should have been as dumb, and to  
complain, my lips not move,  
Because I knew it was thy work,  
my patience for to prove.   

verse 10 Lord, take from me thy scourge & plague,  
I can them not withstand,  
For I consume and pine with fear,  
of thy most heavy hand.   

verse 11 When thou for sin doth man rebuke,  
he waxeth woe and wan,  
As doth a cloth that moths have fret,  
so vain a thing is man.   

verse 12 Lord, hear my suit and give good heed,  
regard my tears that fall,  
I sojourn like a stranger here,  
as did my fathers all.   

verse 13 Oh, spare a little, give me space,  
my strength for to restore.  
Before I go away from hence,  
and shall be seen no more.    

PSALM XL.  
Sing this as the 35. Psalm.  

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 plucked me from the lake so dipped,  
out of the mire and 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 and thanks always,  
unto the Lord our God.   

verse 4 When all the folk these things shall see,  
as people much afraid,  
Then they unto the Lord will flee,  
and trust upon his aid.   

O blessed is he, whose hope and heart,  
doth in the Lord remain,  
That with the proud doth take no part  
nor such as lie and feign.   

verse 5 For, Lord my God, thy wondrous deeds,  
in greatness far do pass,  
Thy favour towards us exceeds,  
all things that ever was.   

When I intent and do devise,  
thy works abroad to show,  
To such a reckoning they do rise,  
thereof none end I know.   

verse 6  offerings thou didst not desire,  
(mine ears well understand)  
Nor sacrifice for sin with fire,  
thou didst at all demand.   

verse 7 But then said I, behold and look,  
I come, O Lord, to thee,  
For in the volume of thy book,  
thus is it writ of me.   

verse 8 That I, O God, with my whole mind,  
thy will to do like well,  
For in my heart thy Law I find,  
fast placed there to dwell.   

verse 9 Thy justice and thy righteousness,  
in great resorts I tell:  
Behold, my tongue no time doth cease,  
O Lord, thou knowest full well.   

verse 10 I have not hid within my breast,  
thy goodness as by stealth:  
But I declare, and have expressed,  
thy truth and saving health.   

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,  
withdraw thou not away:  
But let thy love and verity,  
preserve me still for ay.   

verse 12 For I with mischiefs many one,  
am sore beset about,  
My sins such hold have ta'en me on,  
I can not once look out.  
Yea, they in number far exceed,  
the hairs upon mine head,  
So that mine heart doth faint for dread,  
that I almost am dead.   

verse 13 With speed send help, and set me free,  
O Lord, I thee require,  
Make haste with aid to secure me,  
O Lord, at my desire.   

verse 14 Let them sustain rebuke and shame,  
that seek my soul to spill,  
Drive back my foes, and them defame,  
that wish and would me ill.   

verse 15 For their ill fates do them destroy,  
that would deface my name,  
Which at me thus do rail and cry,  
fie on him, fie for shame.   

verse 16 Let them in thee have joy and wealth,  
that seek to thee always,  
That such as love thy saving health,  
may say, to God be praise.   

verse 17 But as for me, I am but poor,  
oppressed, and brought full low:  
Yet thou, O Lord, wilt me restore,  
to health full well I know.  
For why? thou art my hope and trust,  
my refuge, help, and stay:  
Wherefore, my God, as thou art just,  
with me no time delay.    

PSALM XLI.  
THe man is blest, that careful is, the needy to consider, For in the season perilous, the Lord will him deliver. verse 2 The Lord will make him safe and sound, and happy in the land, And he will not deliver him, into his enemy's hand.  

verse 3 And in his bed when he lieth sick,  
the Lord will him restore,  
And thou, O Lord, wilt turn to health,  
his sickness and his sore.   

verse 4 Then in my sickness thus say I,  
have mercy, Lord, on me,  
And heal my soul, which is full woe,  
that I offended thee.   

verse 5 Mine enemies wished me ill in heart,  
and thus of me did say,  
When shall he die, that all his name,  
may vanish quite away?   

verse 6 And when they come to visit me,  
they ask if I do well,  
But in their hearts mischief they hatch,  
and to their mates it tell.   

verse 7 They bite their lips, and whisper so,  
as though they would me charm,  
And cast their fetches, how to trap  
me with some mortal harm.   

verse 8 Some grievous sin hath brought him to  
this sickness, say they plain,  
He is so low, that without doubt,  
rise can he not again.   

verse 9 The man also that I did trust,  
with me did use deceit,  
Who at my table ate my bread,  
the same for me laid wait.   

verse 10 Have mercy, Lord, on me therefore,  
and let me be preseru'de,  
That I may render unto them,  
the things they have deserved.   

verse 11 By this I know assuredly,  
to be beloved of thee,  
When that mine enemies have no cause,  
to triumph over me.   

verse 12 But in my right thou hast me kept,  
and maintained always,  
And in thy presence place assigned,  
where I shall dwell for aye.   

verse 13 The Lord the God of Israel,  
be praised evermore,  
Even so be it, Lord will I say,  
even so be it therefore.    

PSALM XLII.  
Sing this as the 33. Psalm.  

LIke as the Hart doth breath and bray,  
the well-springes 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 The tears all times are my repast,  
which from mine eyes do slide,  
When wicked men cry out so fast,  
where is now God thy guide?   

verse 4 Alas, what grief is it to think,  
what freedom once I had?  
Therefore my soul as at pits brink,  
is most heavy and sad.   

When I did march in good array,  
well furnished with my train,  
Unto the Temple was our way,  
with songs and hearts most feign.   

verse 5 My soul, why art thou sad always,  
and fretst thus in my breast?  
Trust still in God, for him to praise,  
I hold it ever best.   

By him I have succour at need,  
against all pain and grief:  
He is my God, which with all speed.  
will haste to send relief.   

verse 6 And thus my soul within me, Lord,  
doth faint to think upon  
The land of jordan, and record,  
the little hill Hermon.   

verse 7 One grief another in doth call,  
as clouds burst out their voice,  
The floods of evils that do fall,  
run over me with noise.   

verse 8 yet I by day felt his goodness,  
and help at all assays:  
Likewise by night I did not cease,  
the living God to praise.   

verse 9 I am persuaded thus to say,  
to him with pure pretence:  
O Lord, thou art my guide and stay,  
my rock, and my defence.  
Why do I then in pensiveness,  
hanging the head, thus walk,  
While that mine enemies me oppress,  
and vex me with their talk?   

verse 10 For why? they pierce mine inward parts,  
with pangs to be abhorred:  
When they cry out with stubborn hearts,  
where is thy God, thy Lord?   

verse 11 So soon why dost thou faint and quail,  
my soul with pains oppressed?  
With thoughts why dost thyself assail,  
so sore within my breast?   

Trust in the Lord thy God always,  
and thou the time shalt see:  
To give him thanks with laud and praise,  
for health restored to thee.    

PSALM XLIII.  
judge and revenge my cause, O Lord, from them that evil be: From wicked & deceitful men, O Lord deliver me. verse 2 For of my strength thou art the GOD, why putst thou me thee fro? And why walk I so heavily, oppressed with my foe?  

verse 3 Send out thy light, and eke thy truth,  
and lead me with thy grace:  
Which may conduct me to thy hill,  
and to thy dwelling place.   

verse 4 Then shall I to the Altar go,  
of God my joy and cheer:  
And on my harp give thanks to thee,  
O God my God most dear.   

verse 5 Why art thou then so sad, my soul?  
and fretst thus in my breast?  
Still trust in God, for him to praise,  
I hold it always best.  
By him I have deliverance,  
against all pains and grief,  
He is my God, which doth always,  
at need send me relief.    

PSALM XLIV.  
Our ears have heard our Fathers tell, and reverently record, The wondrous works that thou hast done, in alder time O Lord, verse 2 How thou didst cast the Gentiles out, and stroyedst them with strong hand, Planting our Fathers in their place, and gavest to them their land.  

verse 3 They conquered, not by sword or strength,  
the land of thy behest:  
But by thy hand, thy arm, and grace,  
because thou lovedst them best.   

verse 4 Thou art my King, O God, that helped,  
jaakob in sundry wise:   

verse 5 Led with thy power, we threw down such  
as did against us rise.   

verse 6 I trusted not in bow nor sword,  
they could not save me sound:   

verse 7 Thou kept us from our enemy's rage,  
thou didst our foes confound.   

verse 8 And still we boast of thee our God,  
and praise thine holy Name.   

verse 9 Yet now thou goest not with our host,  
but leavest us to shame.   

verse 10 Thou madest us flee before our foes,  
and so was over-trode.  
Our enemies spoiled and robbed our goods,  
when we were spersed abroad.   

verse 11 Thou hast us given to our foes,  
as sheep for to be slain:  
Amongst the Heathen every where,  
scattered we do remain.   

verse 12 Thy people thou hast sold like slaves,  
and as a thing of nought:  
For profit none thou hadst thereby,  
no gain at all was sought.   

verse 13 And to our neighbours thou hast made,  
of us a laughing stock:  
And those that round about us dwell,  
at us do grin and mock.   

verse 14 Thus we serve for none other use,  
but for a common talk:  
They mock, they scorn, and nod their heads,  
where ever we go or walk.   

verse 15 I am ashamed continually,  
to hear those wicked men:  
Yea, I so blush, that all my face,  
with red is covered then.   

verse 16 For why? we hear such slanderous words,  
such false reports and lies:  
That death it is to see their wrongs,  
their threatenings and their cries.   

verse 17 For all this we forget not thee,  
nor yet thy covenant break:   

verse 18 We turn not back our hearts from thee,  
nor yet thy paths forsake.   

verse 19 Yet thou hast trodden us down to dust,  
where dens of dragons be:  
And covered us with shade of death,  
and great adversity.   

verse 20 If we had our Gods Name forgot,  
and help of idols sought:   

verse 21 Would not God then have tried this out?  
for he doth know our thought.   

verse 22 Nay, nay, for thy Names sake, O Lord,  
always are we slain thus:  
As sheep unto the shambles sent,  
right so they deal with us.   

verse 23 Up, Lord, why sleepest thou? awake,  
and leave us not for all:   

verse 24 Why hidest thou thy countenance,  
and dost forget our thrall?   

verse 25 For down to dust our soul is brought,  
and we now at last cast:  
Our belly like as it were glude,  
unto the ground cleaves fast.   

verse 26 Rise up, therefore, for our defence,  
and help us, Lord, at need:  
We thee beseech for thy goodness,  
to rescue us with speed.    

PSALM XLV.  
Sing this as the 25. Psalm.  

MY heart doth take in hand,  
some godly song to sing:  
The praise that I shall show therein,  
pertaineth to the King.  
My tongue shall be as quick,  
his honour to indite:  
As is the pen of any scribe,  
that useth fast to write.   

verse 2 O fairest of all men,  
thy speech is pleasant pure:  
For God hath blessed thee with gifts,  
for ever to endure.   

verse 3 About thee gird thy sword,  
thou mighty Prince of fame:  
Which is the glory and renown,  
and honour of thy Name.   

verse 4 Go forth with prosperous speed,  
in meekness, truth, and right:  
And thy right hand shall thee instruct,  
in works of dreadful might.   

verse 5 Thy shafts are sharp, O King,  
to pierce thy foes hearts all:  
Therefore shall Nations thee obey,  
and at thy feet down fall.   

verse 6 Thy royal seat, O Lord,  
for ever shall remain:  
Because the Sceptre of thy Realm,  
doth righteousness maintain.   

verse 7 Thou righteousness dost love,  
and wickedness detest:  
Because God hath anointed thee,  
with joy above the rest.   

verse 8 Of Myrrh and Cassia,  
thy clothes most sweet smell had:  
When thou didst from thy Palace pass,  
where they had made thee glad.   

verse 9 Amongst thy Ladies are,  
kings daughters right demure:  
At thy right hand the Queen doth stand,  
arrayed in gold most pure.   

verse 10 O daughter, take good heed,  
incline and give good ear  
Thou must forget thy kindred all,  
and father's house most dear.   

verse 11 So shall the King desire,  
thy beauty excellent:  
He is thy Lord, therefore shalt thou,  
to honour him be bend.   

verse 12 The daughters then of tire,  
with gifts full rich to see:  
And all the wealthy of the land,  
shall make their suit to thee.   

verse 13 The daughter of the King,  
is glorious to behold:  
Within her chamber she doth sit,  
decked up in broidered gold.   

verse 14 In robes by needle wrought,  
with many pleasant thing:  
And Virgins fair on her to wait,  
she cometh to the King.   

verse 15 They shall be brought with joy,  
and mirth on every side,  
Into the Palace of the King,  
and there they shall abide.   

verse 16 Instead of parents left,  
O Queen, the case so stands,  
Thou shalt have sons, whom thou mayst set,  
as Princes in all lands.   

verse 17 Wherhfore thine holy Name,  
all ages shall record:  
The people shall give thanks to thee,  
for evermore, O LORD.    

PSALM XLVI.  
THe Lord is our defence and aid, the strength whereby we stand, When we with woe were much dismayed, we found his help at hand. verse 2 Though th'earth remove, we will not fear, though hills so high and steep, Be thrust, and hurled here and there, within the sea so deep.  

verse 3 No though the waves do rage so sore,  
that all the banks it spill:  
and though it overflow the shore,  
and beat down mighty hills:   

verse 4 Yet one fair flood doth send abroad,  
his pleasant streams apace,  
To fresh the city of our God,  
and wash his holy place.   

verse 5 In midst of her the Lord doth dwell,  
she can no whit decay:  
With speedy help those that rebel,  
against her, God will stay.   

verse 6 The Heathen flock the kingdoms fear,  
the people make a noise:  
The earth doth melt, and not appear,  
when God puts forth his voice.   

verse 7 The Lord of hosts doth take our part,  
to us he hath an eye,  
Our hope of health, with all our heart,  
on jacob's God doth lie.   

verse 8 Come hear and see, with mind & thought,  
the working of our God,  
What wonders he himself hath wrought,  
throughout the earth abroad.   

verse 9 By him all wars are hushed and gone,  
which countries did conspire,  
Their bows he broke, and spears eachone,  
their charets burnt with fire.   

verse 10 Leave off, therefore, saith he, and know,  
I am a God most stout,  
I will be praised of high and low,  
even all the earth throughout.   

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

PSALM XLVII.  
LEt all folk with joy, Clap hands and rejoice, And sing unto God, With most cheerful voice: verse 2 For high is the Lord, And feared to be; The earth over all, A great King is he: verse 3 In daunting the folk, He hath so well wrought, That under our feet, Whole Nations are brought.  

verse 4 An heritage fair,  
He chose us to move:  
Which jaakob enjoyed,  
Whom he so did love.   

verse 5 Our God is gone up,  
With triumph and fame,  
With sound of the trump,  
To witness the same.   

verse 6 Sing praises to God,  
Sing praises, I say,  
To this our great King,  
Sing praises always.   

verse 7 For of all the earth,  
Our God is the King:  
Such as understand,  
Now praise to him sing.   

verse 8 The Heathen to rule,  
God also doth reign:  
Who doth still upon,  
His high Throne remain.   

verse 9 Strange princes do come,  
Unto the lords fold:  
Who are as his shields,  
His Church up to hold:  
For shields of the world,  
Belong to the Lord:  
His Name to exalt,  
Let all men accord.    

PSALM XLVIII.  
Sing this as the 46. Psalm.  

GReat is the Lord, and with great praise  
to be advanced still:  
Within 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 northside doth stand.   

verse 3 Within her Palaces the Lord,  
is known a refuge sure:   

verse 4 For lo, the Kings together came,  
her ruin to procure.   

verse 5 But when they did behold the same,  
they wondered, and they were  
Astonished much, and suddenly,  
were driven back with fear.   

verse 6 Great terror there on them did fall,  
for very woe they cry:  
As doth a woman when she shall,  
go travel by and by.   

verse 7 As with the stormy Eastern winds,  
thou breakest the ships that sail,  
Of Tarshish, so they scattered were,  
destroyed and made to quail.   

verse 8 Within the city of the Lord,  
we saw, as it was told:  
Yea, in the city of our God,  
which he will ay uphold.   

verse 9 O Lord, we wait, and look to have,  
thy loving help and grace:  
For which all times we do attend,  
within thine holy place.   

verse 10 O Lord, according to thy Name,  
for ever is thy praise:  
And thy right hand, O Lord, is full,  
of righteousness always.   

verse 11 Let for thy judgements, Zion Mount,  
with joys fulfilled be:  
And let jehudas daughters all,  
be glad, O Lord, in thee.   

verse 12 Go walk about all Zion hill,  
yea, round about her go:  
And tell the bulwarks that thereon,  
are builded on a row.   

verse 13 View and mark well the wall thereof,  
behold her towers high:  
That you of it may make report,  
to your posterity.   

verse 14 For even this God, our God is he,  
for ever and for ay:  
He shall direct, and us conduct,  
even to our dying day.    

PSALM XLIX.  
ALl people hearken and give ear, to that that I shall tell: verse 2 Both high and low, both rich and poor, that in the world do dwell. verse 3 For why? my mouth shall make discourse, of many things right wise: In understanding shall my heart, his study exercise.  

verse 4 I will incline mine ear, to know  
the parables so dark:  
And open all my doubtful speech,  
in meeter on my harp.   

verse 5 Why should I fear afflictions,  
or any careful toil?  
Or else my foes, which at my heels,  
are priest my life to spoil?   

verse 6 For as for such as riches have,  
wherein their trust is most:  
And they which of their treasures great,  
themselves do brag and boast.   

verse 7 There is not one of them that can,  
his brother's death redeem:  
Or that can give a price to God,  
sufficient for him.   

verse 8 It is too great a price to pay,  
none can thereto attain:   

verse 9 Or that he might his life prolong,  
or not in grave remain.   

verse 10 They see wise men, aswell as fools,  
subject unto deaths bands:  
And being dead, strangers possess,  
their goods, their rents, their lands.   

verse 11 Their care is to build houses fair,  
and so determine sure:  
To make their name right great in earth,  
for ever to endure.   

verse 12 Yet shall no man always enjoy,  
high honour, wealth, and rest:  
But shall at length taste of deaths cup,  
aswell as the bruit beast.   

verse 13 And though they try these foolish thoughts,  
to be most lewd and vain:  
Their children yet approve their talk,  
and in like sin remain.   

verse 14 As sheep unto the fold are brought,  
so shall they into grave:  
Death shall them eat, and in that day,  
the just shall lordship have.   

Their image and their royal port,  
shall fade and quite decay:  
When as from house to pit they pass,  
with woe and wellaway.   

verse 15 But God will surely me preserve,  
from death and end less pain:  
Because he will of his good grace,  
my soul receive again.   

verse 16 If any man wax wondrous rich,  
fear not, I say, therefore:  
Although the glory of his house,  
increaseth more and more.   

verse 17 For when he dieth, of all these things,  
nothing shall he receive:  
His glory will not follow him,  
his pomp will take her leave.   

verse 18 Yet in this life he taketh himself,  
the happiest under Sun:  
And others likewise flatter him,  
saying, all is well done.   

verse 19 And presuppose he live as long,  
as did his father's old:  
Yet must he needs as length give place,  
and be brought to deaths fold.   

verse 20 Thus man to honour God hath called,  
yet doth he not consider,  
But like bruit beasts so doth he live,  
which turn to dust and powder.    

PSALM L.  
THe mighty God, Th'eternal hath thus spoke: And all the world He will call and provoke, Even from the East, And so forth to the West: verse 2 From toward Zion, Which place him liketh best: God will appear in beauty most excellent. Our GOD will come before that long time be spent.  

verse 3 Devouring fire,  
shall go before his face:  
A great tempest  
shall round about him trace:   

verse 4 Then shall he call,  
the earth and heaven so bright,  
To judge his folk,  
with equity and right:   

verse 5 Saying, go to,  
and now my Saints assemble,  
My Pact they keep,  
their gifts do not dissemble.   

verse 6 The heavens shall,  
declare his righteousness,  
For God is judge,  
of all things more and less,   

verse 7 My people hear,  
for I will now reveal,  
Lift Israel,  
I will thee nought conceal.  
Thy GOD, thy GOD,  
am I, and will not blame thee.   

verse 8 For giving not,  
all manner offerings to me.   

verse 9 I have not need,  
to take of thee at all,  
Goats of thy fold,  
or calf out of thy stall:   

verse 10 For all the beasts,  
are mine within the woods,  
On thousand hills,  
the beasts are mine own goods:   

verse 11 I know for mine,  
all birds that are on mountains:  
All beasts are mine,  
which haunt the fields and fountains.   

verse 12 If I were hungry,  
I would thee not it tell:  
For all is mine,  
that in the world do dwell.   

verse 13 Eat I the flesh,  
of great bulls and bullocks?  
Or drink the blood,  
of goats, and of the flocks?   

verse 14 Present to GOD,  
due thankfulness and praise,  
And pay thy vows,  
to him most high always.   

verse 15 Call upon me,  
when troubled thou shalt be,  
Then will I help,  
and thou shalt honour me.   

verse 16 To wicked men,  
thus saith th'eternal GOD,  
Why dost thou preach,  
my Laws and Hests abroad?  
Seeing thou hast,  
them with thy mouth deformed:   

verse 17 And hatest to be,  
by discipline reform.   

My words, I say,  
thou dost reject and hate:   

verse 18 If that thou see  
a thief, as with thy mate,  
Thou runnest with him,  
and so your prey do seek,  
And art all one,  
with bawds and ruffians eke,   

verse 19 Thou givest thyself,  
to backbite and to slander:  
And how thy tongue  
deceiveth, it is a wonder.   

verse 20 Thou fits musing,  
thy brother how to blame:  
And how to put,  
thy mother's son to shame.   

verse 21 These things thou didst,  
and whilst I held my tongue,  
Thou didst me judge,  
(because I staid so long)  
Like to thyself:  
yet though I kept long silence,  
once shalt thou feel,  
for thy wrongs, just recompense.   

verse 22 Consider this,  
ye that forget the LORD,  
And fears not when,  
he threateneth with his word,  
Lest without help,  
I spoil you as a prey.   

verse 23 But he that thanks  
offereth, praiseth me aye,  
Saith the LORD GOD,  
and he that walketh this trace,  
I will him teach,  
Gods saving health to embrace.    

PSALM LI.  
O LORD, consider my distress, And now with speed some pity take: My sins deface, my faults redress, Good Lord for thy great mercy's sake. verse 2 Wash me, O Lord, & make me clean, From this unjust and sinful act: And purify yet once again, My heinous crime and bloody fact.  

verse 3 Remorse and sorrow doth constrain,  
Me to acknowledge mine excess:  
My sin, alas, doth still remain,  
Before my face without release:   

verse 4 For thee alone I have offended,  
Committing evil in thy sight:  
And if I were therefore condemned,  
Yet were thy judgements just and right.   

verse 5 It is too manifest, alas,  
That first I was conceiu'de in sin:  
Yea, of my mother so borne was,  
And yet vile wretch remains therein.   

verse 6 Also behold, LORD, thou dost love,  
The inward truth of a pure heart,  
Therefore thy wisdom from above,  
Thou hast revealed me to convert.   

verse 7 If thou with hyssop purge my blot,  
I shall be cleaner than the glass,  
And if thou wash away my spot,  
The snow in whiteness shall I pass.   

verse 8 Therefore, O Lord, such joy me send,  
That inwardly I may find grace:  
And that my strength may now amend,  
Which thou hast swagde for my trespass.   

verse 9 Turn back thy face and frowning ire,  
(For I have felt enough thy hand)  
And purge my sins I thee desire,  
Which do in number pass the sand.   

verse 10 Make new my heart within my breast,  
And frame it to thy holy will:  
Thy constant Spirit in me let rest,  
Which may these raging enemies kill.   

verse 11 Cast me not out, Lord, from thy face,  
But speedily my torments end:  
Take not from me thy Spirit and grace,  
Which may from danger me defend.   

verse 12 Restore me to these joys again,  
Which I was wont in thee to find:  
And let me thy free Spirit retain,  
Which unto thee may stir my mind.   

verse 13 Thus when I shall thy mercies know,  
I shall instruct others therein:  
And men that are likewise brought low,  
By mine example shall flee sin.   

verse 14 O God that of mine health art Lord,  
Forgive me this my bloody vice:  
My heart and tongue shall then accord,  
To sing thy mercies and justice.   

verse 15 Touch thou my lips, my tongue untie,  
O Lord, which art the only key:  
And then my mouth shall testify,  
Thy wondrous works and praise always.   

verse 16 And as for outward sacrifice,  
I would have offered many one,  
But thou esteemest them of no price,  
And therein pleasure takest none.   

verse 17 The heavy heart, the mind oppressed,  
O Lord, thou never dost reject:  
And to speak truth it is the best,  
And of all sacrifice th'effect.   

verse 18 Lord, unto Zion turn thy face,  
power out thy mercies on thine hill:  
And on Jerusalem thy grace,  
Build up the walls, and love it still.   

verse 19 Our offerings than thou wilt receive,  
Of peace and righteousness, I say:  
Yea, calves, and all that thou dost crave,  
Upon thine altar shall we lay.    

PSALM LII.  
WHy dost thou tyrant boast abroad, thy wicked works to praise? Dost thou not know there is a GOD, whose mercies last always? Why doth thy mind yet still devise, such wicked wiles to warp? verse 2 Thy tongue untrue in forging lies, is like a razor sharp.  

verse 3 On mischief why setst thou thy mind,  
and wilt not walk upright?  
Thou hast more lust false tales to find,  
then bring the truth to light.   

verse 4 Thou dost delight in fraud and guile,  
in mischief, blood, and wrong:  
Thy lips have learned the flattering style,  
O false deceitful tongue!   

verse 5 Therefore shall God for aye confound,  
and pluck thee from thy place:  
Thy seed root out from off the ground,  
and so shall thee deface.   

verse 6 The just when they behold thy fall,  
with fear shall praise the Lord:  
And in reproach of thee withal,  
cry out with one accord:   

verse 7 Behold the man that would not take,  
the Lord for his defence:  
But of his goods his god did make,  
and trust his corrupt sense.   

verse 8 But I, an olive, fresh and green,  
shall spring and spread abroad:  
For why? my trust all times hath been,  
upon the living God.   

verse 9 For this, therefore, will I give praise,  
to thee with heart and voice:  
I will set forth thy Name always,  
wherein thy Saints rejoice.    

PSALM LIII.  
Sing this as the 14. Psalm.  

THere is no God, as foolish men,  
affirm in their mad mood:  
Their drifts are all corrupt and vain,  
not one of them doth good.   

verse 2 The Lord beheld from heaven hie,  
the whole race of mankind:  
And saw not one that sought indeed,  
th' living GOD to find.   

verse 3 They did turn back, and were corrupt,  
and truly there was none:  
That in the world did any good,  
I say there was not one.   

verse 4 Do not all wicked workers know,  
that they do feed upon,  
My people, as they feed on bread?  
the Lord they call not on.   

verse 5 Even there they were afraid, and stood  
with trembling all dismayed:  
Whereas there was no cause at all,  
why they should be afraid.  
For God his bones that thee besieged,  
hath scattered all abroad:  
Thou hast confounded them, for they  
rejected are of God.   

verse 6 O Lord, give thou thy people health,  
and thou, O Lord, fulfil,  
Thy promise made to Israel,  
from out of Zion hill.  
When God his people shall restore,  
that erst was captive led,  
Then jaakob shall therein rejoice,  
and Israel shall be glad.    

PSALM LIV.  
Sing this as the 27. Psalm.  

Save me, O God, for thy Name sake,  
And by thy grace my cause defend:  
Oh, hear my prayers, which I make,  
And let my words to thee ascend.   

verse 3 For strangers do against me rise,  
And tyrants seek my soul to spill:  
They set not God before their eyes,  
But bend to please their wicked will.   

verse 4 Behold, God is mine help and stay,  
And is with such as do me aid:   

verse 5 My foe's despite he will repay,  
Oh, cut them off, as thou hast said.   

verse 6 Then sacrifice, O Lord, will I,  
Present full freely in thy sight:  
And will thy Name still magnify,  
Because it is both good and right.   

verse 7 For he me brought from troubles great,  
And kept me from their raging ire:  
Yea, on my foes, which did me threat,  
Mine eyes have seen mine hearts desire.    

PSALM LV.  
Sing this as the 35. Psalm.  

O GOD, give care, 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.   

verse 3 Because my foes with threats and cries,  
oppress me through despite:  
And so the wicked sort likewise,  
to vex me have delight.  
For they in counsel do conspire,  
to charge me with some ill:  
And in their hasty wrath and ire,  
they do pursue me still.   

verse 4 Mine heart doth faint for want of breath,  
it panteth in my breast:  
The terrors and the dread of death,  
do work me much unrest.   

verse 5 Such dreadful fear on me doth fall,  
that I therewith do quake:  
Such horror whelmeth me withal,  
that I no shift can make.   

verse 6 But I did say, Who will give me,  
the swift and pleasant wings:  
Of some fair dove? then would I flee,  
and rest me from those things.   

verse 7 Lo, than I would go far away,  
to flee I would not cease:  
And I would hide myself, and stay  
in some great wilderness.   

verse 8 I would be gone in all the haste,  
and not abide behind:  
That I were quite and overpast,  
those blasts of boisterous wind.   

verse 9 Divide them, Lord, and from them pull,  
their devilish double tongue:  
For I have spied their city full,  
of rapine, strife, and wrong.   

verse 10 For they both night and day, about  
do walk, upon her wall:  
In mids of her is mischief stout,  
and sorrow eke withal.   

verse 11 Her inward parts are wicked plain,  
her deeds are much too vile:  
And in her streets there doth remain,  
all crafty fraud and guile.   

verse 12 If that my foes had sought my shame,  
I might it well abide:  
From open enemies check and blame,  
some where I could me hide.   

verse 13 But thou that was my fellow dear,  
which friendship didst pretend:  
And didst my secret counfell hear,  
as my familiar friend.   

verse 14 With whom I had delight to talk,  
in secret and abroad:  
And we together oft did walk,  
within the house of God.   

verse 15 Let death in haste upon them fall,  
and send them quick to hell,  
For mischief reigneth in their hall,  
and parlour where they dwell.   

verse 16 But I unto my God will cry,  
to him for help I flee:  
The Lord will hear me by and by,  
and he will secure me.   

verse 17 At morning, noon, and evening tide,  
unto the Lord I pray:  
When I so instantly have cried,  
he doth not say me nay.   

verse 18 To peace he shall restore me yet,  
though war be now at hand:  
Although the number be full great,  
that would against me stand.   

verse 19 The Lord that reigneth air and late,  
shall hear, and wrack them sore:  
For sith no change is of their state,  
they fear not God therefore.   

verse 20 Upon his friends he laid his hands,  
which were in covenant knit:  
Of friendship to neglect the bands,  
he passeth not a whit.   

verse 21 Though war within his heart did boil,  
like butter were his words:  
Although hia words were smooth as oil.  
they cut as sharp as sword.   

verse 22 Cast thou thy care upon the Lord,  
and he shall nourish thee:  
For he will not for aye accord,  
the just in thrall to be.   

verse 23 But God shall cast them deep in pit,  
that thirst for blood always:  
He will no guileful man permit,  
to live out half his days.   

Though such be quite destroyed and gone,  
in thee, O Lord, I trust:  
I shall depend thy grace upon,  
with all my heart and lust.    

PSALM LVI.  
Sing this as the 27. Psalm.  

O God, to me thy mercy show,  
Whom men would swallow & devour,  
Each day they strive to bring me low,  
Vexing me sore from hour to hour.   

verse 2 Mine enemies daily would me eat,  
For many do against me fight:  
O thou most high, yet in this strait,   

verse 3 In thee my hope is surely pight.   

verse 4 I will rejoice in God for aye,  
Because his words are true and just:  
And fear no whit what flesh do may,  
To me, sith I in God do trust.   

verse 5 The words which I may self did speak,  
Are turned to my smart and grief:  
Their thoughts eachone tend them to wreak,  
On me causeless, to my mischief.   

verse 6 In companies convene do they,  
Keeping them secret in their strait:  
They to my steps take heed always,  
For why? to trap my soul they wait.   

verse 7 They think they shall escape at last,  
Because by wrong they much annoy:  
But thou, O God, in wrath down cast,  
These wicked folk, and them destroy.   

verse 8 My wanderings thou hast numbered all,  
And in thy bottle put my tears,  
Are they not written great and small,  
As thy register witness bears?   

verse 9 What time to thee I call and cry,  
Mine enemies then aback shall flee:  
This know I most assuredly,  
For God the Lord he is with me.   

verse 10 For this I will in GOD rejoice,  
Because his promises are sure:  
To him will I lift up my voice,  
Whose word for ever doth endure.   

verse 11 And since my trust in God doth stand,  
I will man's power not fear at all:   

verse 12 O Lord, thy vows are in mine hand,  
To thee I praises render shall.   

verse 13 For thou from death my soul restored,  
And keepest my feet from slip or fall:  
That I may walk before the LORD,  
With such as light have over all.    

PSALM LVII.  
Be merciful to me, O GOD, be merciful to me: For why? my soul in all assaults, shall ever trust in thee. And till these wicked storms be past, which rise on every side, Under the shadow of thy wings, my hope shall always bide.  

verse 2 I will, therefore, call to the LORD,  
who is most high alone,  
To GOD, who will his work in me,  
bring to perfection.   

verse 3 He will send down from heaven above,  
to save me, and restore,  
From the rebukes of wicked men  
that feign would me devour.   

God will his mercy surely send,  
and constant truth also:  
To comfort me, and to defend,  
against my cruel foe.   

verse 4 Alas, too long my soul doth lie,  
amongst these Lions kiene:  
That rage and fume like flames of fire,  
the sons of men I mean.   

Whose teeth are like the grinded spear,  
like arrows are their words:  
And eke their tongues in forging lies,  
are sharp as any sword.   

verse 5 Exalt thyself, O Lord, therefore,  
above the heavens height:  
And over all the earth declare,  
thy glory, and thy might.   

verse 6 To trap my steps where should I pass,  
a snare they did lay out:  
My soul was pressed down for fear,  
which compassed me about.  
Before me they did dig and cast,  
a deep and ugly pit:  
Yet now they fallen are at last,  
themselves in mids of it.   

verse 7 My heart is ready bent, O God,  
my heart is ready bent:  
I will sing songs and Psalms of praise,  
to thee I will present.   

verse 8 Awake my tongue, my great delight,  
my viol and mine harp:  
I will get up by break of day,  
and of my God will carp.   

verse 9 I will thee praise, O Lord of might,  
the people all among:  
And eke amid the Nations great,  
of thee shall be my song.   

verse 10 For thy goodness is wondrous great,  
and to the heavens doth reach:  
The clouds and elements above,  
thy faithfulness do preach.   

verse 11 Exalt thyself, O Lord, therefore,  
above the heavens height:  
And over all the earth declare,  
thy glory, and thy might.    

PSALM LVIII.  
But is it true, O froward folk, do ye now justly talk? O sons of men, in judging thus, do ye uprightly walk? verse 2 Nay, nay, ye rather mischief muse, whereto your hearts be bend: To execute your cruel rage, on earth your time is spent.  

verse 3 But what? the wicked strangers are,  
and from the womb they stray:  
Yea, from their birth they lewdly err,  
and none so lie as they.   

verse 4 Their subtle malice doth surmount,  
the crafrie serpent's spear:   

verse 5 Who could th'enchanters charms avoid,  
by stopping of her ear.   

verse 6 Break thou, O Lord, the teeth of such,  
as do the truth devour:  
The jaws of these young Lions, Lord,  
break down and suage their power.   

verse 7 And as the waters do decrease,  
away so let them pass:  
When that thou dost thine arrows shoot,  
then let them break as glass.   

verse 8 Let such consume, as doth a snail,  
whose nature is to melt:  
Or like untimely fruit, whose eyes  
no Sun hath seen or felt.   

verse 9 As flesh red-rawe, unmeet for meat,  
till change be made by fire:  
So let them, Lord, fade hence, as with  
a whirlwind in thine ire.   

verse 10 The righteous shall in heart rejoice,  
thy vengeance thus to see:  
And bathe his feet in such men's blood,  
with pure effect shall he.   

verse 11 And men shall say, now of a truth,  
the righteous fruit may have,  
By seeing God to judge the earth,  
and yet his flock to save.    

PSALM LIX.  
Deliver me, my GOD of might, From danger of mine enemy: And me defend in this my right, From them that do against me rise. verse 2 Deliver me from them that have delight to work iniquity: And from these bloody men me save, That seek my soul with cruelty.  

verse 3 For lo, they wait my soul to take,  
Strong men against me do convene,  
Not for the fault that I did make,  
That they, O Lord, in me have seen.   

verse 4 They run on fast, for none offence,  
Prepare themselves with brags and boasts:  
Arise therefore, in my defence,  
And them behold, Lord God of hosts.   

verse 5 O GOD of Israel, awake,  
That thou all Nations so mayst try,  
To punish them no pity take,  
That thus transgress maliciously.   

verse 6 At night they stir, and seek about,  
As hungry hounds they howl and cry,  
And all the city clean throughout,  
From place to place they seek and spy.   

verse 7 Behold, their lips such spiteful words,  
Cast out, as they should seem to bear,  
Within their mouths sharp edged swords,  
For what regard they who doth hear.   

verse 8 But, Lord, thou hast their ways espied,  
And at the same shall laugh apace,  
The Heathen folk thou shalt deride,  
Yea, mock and scorn them to their face.   

verse 9 His force therefore that would me wrong,  
I will refer, O Lord, to thee:  
For though for me he be too strong,  
Yet God will my defender be.   

verse 10 God will prevent me with his grace,  
Whose mercies I have found of old:  
God will my foes eachone deface,  
So that mine eyes shall it behold.   

verse 11 But slay them not, lest their decay,  
My people should forget, and light:  
Disperse them, Lord, our shield and slay,  
And bring them low by thy great might.   

verse 12 Let them be taken in their pride,  
The sins of their own mouth, even that  
Whereto their lips were ay applied,  
Perjured lies than let them prate.   

verse 13 Consume, consume them in thine ire,  
That they henceforth no more be kend,  
That men may know how great empire,  
Hath jacob's God to the worlds end.   

verse 14 And they in th'evening shall turn back,  
Like barking dogs, which howl and cry,  
When they run here and there for lack,  
The town about their prey to spy.   

verse 15 They wander shall for hunger great,  
To seek their food, with need oppressed:  
Before they filled be with meat,  
Although the night drive them to rest.   

verse 16 But I will sing of thy great power,  
And early will thy mercy's praise:  
For thou hast aye been my strong tower,  
And refuge in my troublous days.   

verse 17 To thee, my only strength, I will,  
Therefore, sing Psalms uncessantly,  
For God is my defence, and still  
A God most merciful to me.    

PSALM LX.  
Sing this as the 49. Psalm.  

O Lord, thou didst us clean forsake,  
and scatteredst us abroad:  
Such great displeasure thou didst take,  
return to us, O God.   

verse 2 Thy might did move the land so sore,  
that it in sunder brake:  
The hurt, therefore, O Lord, restore,  
for it doth bow and quake.   

verse 3 With heavy things thou plaguest thus,  
the people that are thine:  
And thou hast given unto us,  
a drink of giddy wine.   

verse 4 But yet to such as fear thy Name,  
a banner thou didst show:  
That they may triumph in the same,  
because thy word is true.   

verse 5 So that thy might may keep and save,  
thy folk that favour thee:  
That they thy help at hand may have,  
O Lord, grant this to me.   

verse 6 I will rejoice, for God hath said,  
within his holy place,  
That I shall Sichem land divide,  
and Succothes vale by pace.   

verse 7 Gilead is given to mine hand,  
Manasses mine beside:  
Ephraim the strength of all my land,  
my law doth judah guide.   

verse 8 In Moab I will wash my feet,  
over Edom throw my shoe:  
And Palestina see thou seek,  
for favour me unto.   

verse 9 But, who will bring me at this tide,  
unto the city strong?  
Or who to Edom will me guide,  
so that I go not wrong?   

verse 10 Will't thou not God? which didst forsake,  
thy folk, their land, and coasts,  
Our wars in hand that would not take,  
nor walk among our hosts.   

verse 11 Give aid, O Lord, and us relieve,  
from them that us disdain:  
The help that hosts of men can give,  
it is but all vain.   

verse 12 But through our God we shall have might,  
to take great things in hand:  
He will tread down, and put to flight,  
all those that us withstand.    

PSALM LXI.  
REgard, O LORD, for I complain, and make my suit to thee: Let not my words return in vain, but give an ear to me. verse 2 From off the coasts and utmost parts of all the earth abroad, In grief and anguish of mine heart, I cry to thee, O God.  

Upon the rock of thy great power,  
my woeful mind repose:   

verse 3 Thou art my hope, my fort, and tower,  
my fence against my foes.   

verse 4 Within thy tents I lust to dwell,  
for ever to endure:  
Under thy wings I know right well,  
I shall be safe and sure.   

verse 5 For thou, O Lord, heardst my request,  
and grantedst eke the same:  
And with an heritage hast blest,  
all such as fear thy Name.   

verse 6 Thus shalt thou grant the King always,  
a life full long to see:  
To many ages shall his days,  
and years prolonged be.   

verse 7 That he may have a dwelling place,  
before the LORD for aye:  
O let thy mercy, truth, and grace,  
defend him from decay.   

verse 8 Then shall I sing for ever still,  
with praise unto thy NAME:  
That all my vows I may fulfil,  
and daily pay the same.    

PSALM LXII.  
ALthough my soul, hath sharply been assaulted, Yet towards GOD, in silence have I walked: In whom alone, all health and hope I see: verse 2 He is mine health and my salvation sure, My strong defence, which shall forever endure: Therefore afraid I need not much to be.  

verse 3 How long will ye,  
of mischief thus be musing?  
Thereby not mine,  
but your own deaths procuring:  
For ye shall be,  
like to a rotten wall.   

verse 4 Yet lo, how they,  
consult for to displace him,  
And by their lies,  
from dignity to chase him:  
With mouth they bless,  
their hearts  with gall.   

verse 5 But thou, my soul,  
in silence wait GOD'S leisure:   

verse 6 Who is mine hope,  
my strength, and only treasure:  
Therefore my foes,  
I need nothing to fear.  
In GOD the LORD,  
my saving health is certain,  
My glory doth,  
to him also appertain:  
He is my rock,  
I trust he will me hear.   

verse 8 Trust in the LORD,  
ye people sore oppressed,  
Show him your grief,  
he will it see redressed:  
For he alone,  
our hope must be, and stay.   

verse 9 But yet, alas,  
men's sons are mere vanity,  
Such liars are,  
as pretend most gravity,  
Yea, vanity,  
in weight them down will weigh.   

verse 10 Put then no trust,  
in wicked oppression,  
And be not vain,  
nor yet want discretion:  
If riches grow,  
set not your hearts thereon.   

verse 11 GOD once or twice,  
spoke thus within my hearing:  
That power to him,  
alone was appertaining,  
And that all should,  
depend well thereupon,   

verse 12 But thou, O LORD,  
to thine thy mercy showest:  
And as men be,  
so thou their works rewardest.    

PSALM LXIII.  
Sing this as the 44. Psalm.  

O GOD, my GOD, I watch betime,  
to come to thee in haste:  
For why? my soul and body both,  
do thirst of thee to taste.  
And in this barren wilderness,  
where waters there are none:  
My flesh is parched for thought of thee,  
for thee I wish alone,   

verse 2 That I might see yet once again,  
thy glory, strength, and might:  
As I was wont it to behold,  
within thy Temple bright.   

verse 3 For why? thy mercies far surmount,  
this life and wretched days:  
My lips, therefore, shall give to thee  
due honour, laud, and praise.   

verse 4 And whiles I live I will not fail,  
to worship thee always:  
And in thy NAME I shall lift up,  
my hands, when I do pray.   

verse 5 My soul is filled, as with marrow,  
that is both fat and sweet:  
My mouth, therefore, shall sing such songs  
as are for thee most meet.   

verse 6 When as on bed I think on thee,  
and eke all the night tide:   

verse 7 For under covert of thy wings,  
thou art my joyful guide.   

verse 8 My soul doth surely stick to thee,  
thy right hand is my power,   

verse 9 And those that seek my soul to stroy,  
them death shall soon devour.   

verse 10 The sword shall them devour eachone,  
their carcases shall feed:  
The hungry foxes, which do run,  
their prey to seek at need.   

verse 11 The King and all men shall rejoice,  
that do profess God's word,  
For liars mouths shall then be stopped,  
which have the truth disturbed.    

PSALM LXIV.  
Sing this as the 18. Psalm.  

O LORD, unto my voice give ear,  
with plaint when I do pray:  
And rid my life and soul from fear,  
of foes that threat to slay.   

verse 2 Defend me from that sort of men,  
which in deceits do lurk:  
And from the frowning face of them,  
that all ill feats do work:   

verse 3 Who whet their tongues as we have seen,  
men whet and sharp their sword:  
They shoot abroad their arrows keen,  
I mean most bitter words.   

verse 3 With privy slight shoot they their shafts,  
the up— right man to hit:  
The just unware to strike by craft,  
they care and fear no whit.   

verse 5 A wicked work have they decreed,  
in counsel thus they cry,  
To use deceit, let us not dread,  
what? who can it espy?   

verse 6 What ways to hurt they talk and muse,  
all times within their heart:  
They all consult, what feats to use,  
each doth invent his part.   

verse 7 But yet all this shall not avail,  
when they think least upon,  
God with his dart shall them assail,  
and wound them every one:   

verse 8 Their crafts and their ill tongues withal,  
shall work themselves such blame,  
That they shall flee which see their fall,  
and wonder at the same.   

verse 9 Then all shall see and know right well,  
that God the thing hath wrought:  
And praise his witty works, and tell  
what he to pass hath brought.   

verse 10 Yet shall the just in God rejoice,  
still trusting in his might:  
So shall they joy with mind and voice,  
whose heart is pure and right.    

PSALM LXV.  
Sing this as the 30. Psalm.  

THy praise alone, O Lord, doth reign,  
in Zion thine own hill:  
Their vows to thee they do maintain,  
and their behests fulfil.   

verse 2 For that thou dost their prayer hear,  
and dost thereto agree:  
Thy people all, both far and near,  
with trust shall come to thee.   

verse 3 My wicked deeds prevail, O Lord,  
they power have over me:  
But thou shalt mercy us accord,  
although we sinful be.   

verse 4 The man is blest whom thou dost choose,  
within thy court to dwell:  
Thy house and Temple he shall use,  
with pleasures that excel.   

verse 5 Thou wilt in justice hear us, GOD,  
our health of thee doth rise:  
The hope of all the earth abroad,  
and the sea coasts likewise.   

verse 6 With strength he is beset about,  
and compassed with his power:  
He makes the mountains strong and stout,  
to stand in every stoure.   

verse 7 The swelling seas he doth assuage,  
and makes their streams full still:  
He doth restrain the people's rage,  
and rules them at his will.   

verse 8 The folk that dwell full far on earth,  
shall dread thy signs to see:  
Thou shalt the Morn and Even with mirth,  
make pass with praise to thee.   

verse 9 When that the earth is chapped and dry,  
and thirsteth more and more:  
Then with thy drops thou dost apply,  
and much increase her store.  
The flood of God doth overflow,  
and so doth cause to spring,  
The seed and corn which men do sow,  
for he doth guide that thing:   

verse 10 With wet thou dost her furrows fill,  
whereby her clods do fall:  
Thy drops to her thou dost distill,  
and bless her fruit withal.   

verse 11 Thou deckest the earth of thy good grace,  
with fair and pleasant crop:  
Thy clouds distill their dew apace,  
great plenty they do drop.   

verse 12 The pastures of the desert drop,  
with fatness they abound:  
The hills also for joy shall hop,  
so fertile is their ground.   

verse 13 In pastures plain the flocks do feed,  
and cover all the earth:  
The vales with corn shall so exceed,  
that men shall sing for mirth.    

PSALM LXVI.  
Ye men on earth, in GOD rejoice, with praise set forth his NAME. Extol his might with heart and voice, give glory to the same. verse 3 How wonderful, O LORD, say ye, in all thy works thou art: Thy foes for fear shall seek to thee, full sore against their heart.  

verse 4 All men that dwell the earth throughout,  
shall praise the Name of God:  
The laud thereof the world about,  
they shall show forth abroad.   

verse 5 All folk come forth, behold and see,  
what things the Lord hath wrought:  
Mark well the wondrous works, that he  
for man to pass hath brought.   

verse 6 He laid the sea like heaps on high,  
therein a way they had:  
On foot to pass, both fair and dry,  
whereof our hearts were glad.   

verse 7 His might doth rule the world always,  
his eyes all things behold:  
All such as would him disobey,  
by him shall be controlled.   

verse 8 Ye people give unto our God,  
due laud and thanks always:  
With joyful voice declare abroad,  
and sing unto his praise:   

verse 9 Which doth endue our soul with life,  
and it preserve withal:  
He stays our feet, so that no strife,  
can make us slip or fall.   

verse 10 The Lord doth prove our deeds with fire,  
if that they will abide:  
As workmen do, when they desire,  
to have their silver tried.   

verse 11 Thou hast us taken in the snare,  
where we have been full long:  
Our loins likewise they compassed are  
with chains and fetters strong.   

verse 12 And thou also didst suffer men,  
on us to ride and reign:  
We went through fire and water then,  
and every painful thing.  
Yet sure thou dost of thy good grace,  
dispose it to the best:  
And bring us out into a place,  
to live in wealth and rest.   

verse 13 Unto thine house resort will I,  
to offer, and to pray:  
And there I will myself apply,  
my vows to thee to pay.   

verse 14 The vows that with my mouth I spoke,  
in all my grief and smart:  
The vows (I say) that I did make,  
in dolour of mine heart.   

verse 15  offerings I will give to thee,  
of incense and fat rams:  
Yea, this my sacrifice shall be,  
of bullocks, goats, and lambs.   

verse 16 Come forth and hearken here full soon,  
all ye that fear the Lord:  
What he for my poor soul hath done,  
to you I will record.   

verse 17 Full oft I called upon his grace,  
this mouth to him did cry:  
My tongue likewise did speed apace,  
to praise him by and by.   

verse 18 But if I feel my heart within,  
in wicked works rejoice:  
Or if I have delight to sin,  
God will not hear my voice.   

verse 19 But surely God my voice hath heard,  
and what I did require:  
My prayer he did well regard,  
and granted my desire.   

verse 20 All praise to him that hath not put,  
nor cast me out of mind:  
Nor yet his mercy from me shut,  
which I do ever find.    

PSALM LXVII.  
Our GOD, that is LORD, and author of grace, Turn to us, poor souls, his merciful face: His blessings increase, defend us with might, And show us his love, and countenance bright.  

verse 2 That whiles in this earth,  
we wander and walk,  
Thy ways may be known,  
in thought, deed, and talk.  
And how thy great love,  
to mankind is bend,  
Since thy saving health,  
to all folk is sent.   

verse 3 The people therefore,  
O God, let them praise  
Thy wonderful works,  
and merciful ways:  
Yea, let all the world,  
both far, wide, and near,  
Praise thee their Lord God,  
with reverence and fear.   

verse 4 Oh, let the whole world,  
be glad and rejoice:  
And praise thee their God,  
with heart and with voice,  
For thou shalt judge all,  
with judgement most right:  
And likewise on earth,  
shalt rule by thy might.   

verse 5 O Sovereign GOD,  
whose works pass all same,  
Let all people praise,  
thy glorious NAME;  
All people, I say,  
in every place,  
Let them give thee praise,  
and extol thy grace.   

verse 6 So shalt thou then cause,  
the earth fruit to bear,  
Most plentifully,  
and every where:  
And GOD, even GOD,  
on whom we do call,  
His blessing shall give,  
and prosper us all.   

verse 7 So then we shall feel,  
God's blessings each one:  
And so of his grace,  
there shall complain none.  
Then all the worlds ends,  
and countries throughout,  
His marvelous power,  
shall fear and redoubt.    

PSALM LXVIII.  
LEt GOD arise, and then his foes, will turn themselves to flight: His enemies then will run abroad, and scatter out of sight. verse 2 And as the fire doth melt the wax; and wind blow smoke away: So in the presence of the Lord, the wicked shall decay.  

verse 3 But righteous men before the Lord,  
shall hearty rejoice:  
They shall be glad and merry all,  
and cheerful in their voice.   

verse 4 Sing praise, sing praise unto the Lord,  
who rideth on the Sky:  
Extol this Name of JAH our GOD,  
and him do magnify.   

verse 5 That same is he that is above,  
within his holy place:  
That Father is of fatherless,  
and judge of widows case.   

verse 6 Houses he gives, and children both,  
unto the comfortless:  
He bringeth bondmen out of thrall,  
and rebels to distress.   

verse 7 When thou didst march before thy folk,  
th'Egyptians from among,  
And brought'st them through the wilderness,  
which was both wide and long:   

verse 8 The earth did quake, the rain powered down,  
heard were great claps of thunder:  
The mount Sinai shook in such sort,  
as it would cleave asunder.   

verse 9 Thine heritage with drops of rain,  
abundantly was wesht;  
And if so be it barren waxed,  
by thee it was refreshed.   

verse 10 Thy chosen flock doth there remain,  
thou hast prepared that place:  
And for the poor thou didst provide,  
of thine especial grace.   

verse 11 God will give women causes just,  
to magnify his Name:  
When as his people triumphs ●●ake,  
and purchase bruit and fame.   

verse 12 For puissant Kings, for all their power,  
shall flee, and take the foil:  
And women which remain at home,  
shall help to part the spoil.   

verse 13 And though ye were as black as pots,  
your hue should pass the dove:  
Whose wings and feathers seem to have,  
silver and gold above.   

verse 14 When in this land God shall triumph,  
over Kings, both high and low,  
Then shall it be like Salmon hill,  
as white as any snow.   

verse 15 Though Bashan be a fruitful hill,  
and in height others pass:  
Yet Zion, God's most holy hill,  
doth far excel in grace.   

verse 16 Why brag ye thus, ye hills most high,  
and leap for pride together?  
This hill of Zion God doth love,  
and there will dwell for ever.   

verse 17 Gods army is two millions,  
of warriors good and strong:  
The LORD also in Sinai,  
is present them among.   

verse 18 Thou didst, O Lord, ascend on high,  
and captive led them all:  
Who in times past thy chosen flock,  
in prison kept and thrall.   

Thou mad'st them tribute for to pay,  
and such as did repine:  
Thou didst subdue, that they might dwell,  
within thine house divine.   

verse 19 Now praised be the Lord, for that  
he powers on us such grace:  
From day to day he is the God,  
of our health and solace.   

verse 20 He is the God from whom alone,  
salvation cometh plain:  
He is the God by whom we scape,  
all dangers, death, and pain.   

verse 21 This God will wound his enemy's head,  
and break the hairy scalp:  
Of those that in their wickedness,  
continually do walk.   

verse 22 From Bashan will I bring, said he,  
my people and my sheep:  
And all mine own, as I have done,  
from danger of the deep.   

verse 23 And make them dip their feet in blood,  
of those that hate my NAME.  
And dogs shall have their tongues imbrued,  
with licking of the same.   

verse 24 All men may see how thou, O God,  
thine enemies dost deface:  
And how thou goest, as God and King,  
into thine holy place.   

verse 25 The singers go before with joy,  
the minstrels follow after:  
And in the mids the damefels play,  
with timbrel, and with taber.   

verse 26 Now, in thy Congregations,  
O Israel, praise the Lord:  
And jacob's whole posterity,  
give thanks with one accord.   

verse 27 Their chief was little Benjamin,  
but judah made their host:  
With Zabulon and Nephthalim,  
which dwelled about their coast.   

verse 28 As God hath given power to thee,  
so, Lord, make firm and sure:  
The Things that thou hast wrought in us,  
for ever to endure.   

verse 29 And in thy Temple gifts will we,  
give unto thee, O Lord,  
For thine unto jerusalem,  
sure promise made by word.   

Yea, and strange Kings to us subdued,  
shall do like in those days:  
I mean to thee they shall present,  
their gifts of laud and praise.   

verse 30 He shall destroy the speare-mens' ranks,  
these Calves and Bulls of might:  
And cause them tribute pay, and daunt,  
all such as love to fight.   

verse 31 Then shall the lords of Egypt come,  
and presents with them bring:  
The Mores most black shall stretch their hands  
unto their Lord and King.   

verse 32 Therefore, ye kingdoms of the earth,  
give praise unto the Lord:  
Sing Psalms to God with one consent,  
thereto let all accord:   

verse 33 Who though he ride, and ever hath  
above the heavens bright:  
Yet by the fearful thunder claps,  
men may well know his might.   

verse 34 Therefore, the strength of Israel,  
ascribe to God on high:  
Whose might and power doth far extend,  
above the cloudy Sky.   

verse 35 O God, thine holiness and power,  
is dread for evermore:  
The God of Israel giu'th us strength,  
praised be GOD therefore.    

PSALM LXIX.  
Save me, O GOD, and that with speed, the waters flow full fast: So nigh my soul do they proceed, that I am sore aghast. verse 2 I stick full deep in filth & clay, whereas I feel no ground: I fall into such floods, I say, that I am like be drowned.  

verse 3 With crying oft I faint and quail,  
my throat is hoarse and dry:  
With looking up my sight doth fail,  
for help to God on high.   

verse 4 My foes which seek for to oppress,  
my soul, with hate are led:  
In number sure they are no less,  
than hairs are on mine head.   

Though for no cause they vex me sore,  
they prosper, and are glad:  
They do compel me to restore,  
the things I never had.   

verse 5 What I have done for want of wit,  
thou, Lord, all times canst tell:  
And all the sin that I commit,  
to thee is known full well.   

verse 6 O God of hosts, defend and stay,  
all those that trust in thee:  
Let no man doubt, nor shrink away,  
for aught that chanceth me.   

verse 7 It is for th●● and for thy sake,  
that I do bear this blame,  
In spite of thee they would me make,  
to hide my face for shame.   

verse 8 My mother's sons, my brethren all,  
forsake me on a row:  
And as a stranger they me call,  
my face they will not know.   

verse 9 Unto thine house such zeal I bear,  
that it doth pine me much:  
Their checks and taunts at thee to hear,  
my very heart doth grudge.   

verse 10 Though I do fast my flesh to chaste,  
yea, if I weep and moon:  
Yet in my teeth this gear is cast,  
they pass not thereupon.   

verse 11 If I for grief and pain of heart,  
in sackcloth use to walk:  
Then they anon will it pervert,  
thereof they jest and talk.   

verse 12 I was a talk to all the throng,  
that sat within the gate:  
The drunkards likewise in their song,  
of me did talk and prate.   

verse 13 But thee, the while, O Lord, I pray,  
that when it pleaseth thee:  
For thy great truth thou wilt always,  
send down thine aid to me.   

verse 14 Pluck thou my feet out of the mire,  
from sinking do me keep,  
From such as me pursue with ire,  
and from the waters deep:   

verse 15 Jest with the waves I should be drowned,  
and depth my soul devour:  
And that the pit should me confound,  
and shut me in her power.   

verse 16 O Lord of hosts, to me give ear,  
as thou art good and kind:  
And as thy mercy is most dear,  
Lord have me in thy mind.   

verse 17 And do not from thy servant hide,  
nor turn thy face away:  
I am oppressed on every side,  
in haste give ear, I say.   

verse 18 O Lord, unto my soul draw nigh,  
the same with aid repose:  
Because of their great tyranny,  
acquit me from my foes.   

verse 19 That I abide rebuke and shame,  
thou knowest, and thou canst tell:  
For those that seek and work the same,  
thou seest them all full well.   

verse 20 When they with brags do break mine heart,  
I seek for help anon:  
But find no friends to ease my smart,  
to comfort me not one.   

verse 21 But in my meat they gave me gall,  
too cruel for to think:  
And gave me in my thirst withal,  
strong vinegar to drink.   

verse 22 Lord, turn their table to a snare,  
to take themselves therein:  
And when they think full well to far,  
then trap them in the gin.   

verse 23 And let their eyes be dark and blind,  
that they may nothing see:  
Bow down their backs, and do them bind,  
in thraldom for to be.   

verse 24 power out thy wrath, as hot as fire,  
that it on them may fall:  
Let thy displeasure in thine ire,  
take hold upon them all.   

verse 25 As desert dry, their house disgrace,  
their offspring eke expel:  
That none thereof possess their place,  
nor in their tents do dwell.   

verse 26 If thou dost strike, the man to tame,  
on him they lay full sore:  
And if that thou do wound the same,  
they seek to hurt him more.   

verse 27 Lord, let them heap up misciefe still,  
sith they are all pervert,  
That of thy favour and good will,  
they never have no part.   

verse 28 And dash them clean out of the book,  
of life, of hope, of trust:  
That for their names they never look,  
in number of the just.   

verse 29 Though I, O Lord, with woe and grief,  
have been full sore oppressed:  
Thy help shall give me such relief,  
that all shall be redressed.   

verse 30 That I may give thy Name the praise,  
and show it with a song:  
I will extol the same always,  
with hearty thanks among:   

verse 31 Which is more pleasant unto thee,  
(such mind thy grace hath borne)  
Then either ox or calf can be,  
that hath both hoof and horn.   

verse 32 When simple folk do this behold,  
it shall rejoice them sure:  
All ye that seek the Lord, be bold,  
your life for aye shall dure.   

verse 33 For why? the Lord of hosts doth hear,  
the poor when they complain:  
His prisoners are to him full dear,  
he doth them not disdain.   

verse 34 Wherefore, the Sky and earth below,  
the sea with flood and stream,  
His praise they shall declare and show,  
with all that live in them.   

verse 35 For sure our God will Zion save,  
and judah's cities build.  
Much folk possession there shall have,  
her streets shall all be filled.   

verse 36 His servants seed shall keep the same,  
all ages out of mind,  
And there all they that love his NAME,  
a dwelling place shall find.    

PSALM LXX.  
MAke haste, O GOD, to set me free, For why? my foes are fiercely bend, For help with speed I call to thee, O LORD, make haste, my foes prevent. verse 2 confound them quite, and put to shame, That seek my soul so furiously, Let them be turned back with blame, That wish me harm, but causes why.  

verse 3 Let them be, LORD, as men forlorn,  
And turned back with shame indeed,  
Which cry, Aha, aha, in scorn,  
As though thou couldst not help at need.   

verse 4 But such as do thy truth approve,  
Let those be glad and joy in thee,  
And such as thy Salvation love,  
Say thus, O GOD, thou praised be.   

verse 5 But now, O GOD, I still remain,  
In needynesse and great distress,  
Make haste, therefore, me to sustain,  
Delay not, LORD, but send redress.    

PSALM LXXI.  
MY trust, O LORD, in thee, I have put evermore: Oh! let me never take the foil, nor shrink for shame therefore, verse 2 But for thy justice sake, me rescue and defend: Incline thy gracious care to me, and now some succour send.  

verse 3 Be thou my Rock most sure,  
that aye I may be bold:  
Thou hast given charge to save me sound,  
and art my tower and hold.   

verse 4 O thou, my God and Lord,  
from wicked hands me shield:  
And from all cruel enemy's rage,  
which seek to make me yield.   

verse 5 For thou art my sure hope,  
on whom I do depend:  
O Lord my God, thou art my trust,  
since I did childhood end.   

verse 6 Yea, from my mother's womb,  
thou wast my stay and guide:  
Thou took'st me thence, therefore will I,  
thee praise both time and tide.   

verse 7 As I a monster were,  
full many fled me fro:  
Yet thou wast my strong hope and trust,  
so that I dread no foe.   

verse 8 Like as the gushing spring,  
so shall my mouth burst out:  
Thy praises and magnificence,  
for ever the world about.   

verse 9 And now reject me not,  
when age creep'th me upon:  
Nor yet forsake me in this plunge,  
when strength and force is gone.   

verse 20 For they have talcked of me,  
which seek mine utter shame:  
And they which would bereave my life,  
devised have the same.   

verse 21 Saying with courage stout,  
God hath him cast away:  
Pursue him hard, and hold him fast,  
for none him succour may.   

verse 22 Ah God, some mercy show,  
and be not far from me,  
My God, make haste to help me now,  
as mine hope is in thee.   

verse 23 Strike thou my foes with shame,  
kill them which would me kill,  
Let shame and flander bury them,  
which would me harm and ill.   

verse 14 The mean while patiently,  
I will attend and wait,  
Extolling ever more and more,  
thy praises high and great.   

verse 15 And though thy sweet mercies,  
in number pass my reach,  
I daily will thy righteousness,  
and thy salvation teach.   

verse 16 I will remain, O Lord,  
in thy great strength and might,  
I will record thy bounty great,  
and bring it forth to light.   

verse 17 My GOD, thou hast me taught,  
even from my youth thy saws,  
And hitherto I have set forth,  
thy divine works and laws.   

verse 18 Now, Lord, forsake me not,  
when head and hair is grey,  
Thine arm till I have taught this age,  
and ages all for aye.   

verse 19 As for thy justice, LORD,  
it is indeed most high,  
For thou hast done great things, O GOD,  
and who is like to thee?   

verse 20 For thou hast made me see,  
full great troubles and grief,  
But when thou turndst, comfort I felt,  
by life thou send'st relief.   

verse 21 Mine honour and estate,  
thou hast increased so,  
That by thy loving face, I feel  
myself comforted tho.   

verse 22 Therefore, thy truth will I,  
on viols praise my LORD,  
O holy One of Israel,  
mine harp shall eke accord.   

verse 23 My lips shall sing for joy,  
when I shall tune thy praise,  
Likewise my soul by thee redeemed,  
the same shall do always.   

verse 24 Also my tongue shall speak,  
thy mercies ever and aye,  
For such as did procure mine hurt,  
shame hath brought to decay.    

PSALM LXXII.  
LORD, give thy judgements to the King, therein instruct him well. And with his son, that princely thing, LORD, let thy justice dwell, verse 2 That he may govern uprightly, and rule thy folk aright, And so defend with equity, the poor that have no might.  

verse 3 And let the mountains that are high,  
unto their folk give peace,  
And eke let little hills apply,  
thy justice to increase:   

verse 4 That he may help the weak and poor,  
with aid, and make them strong,  
And eke destroy for evermore,  
all those that do them wrong.   

verse 5 And then from age to age shall they,  
regard and fear thy might,  
So long as Sun doth shine by day,  
or else the Moon by night.   

verse 6 Lord, make the King unto the just,  
like rain to fields new mown,  
And like to drops that lay the dust,  
and fresh the land unsowne.   

verse 7 The just shall flourish in his time,  
and all shall be at peace,  
Until the moon shall leave to prime,  
waste, change, and to increase.   

verse 8 He shall be lord of sea and sand,  
from shore to shore throughout,  
And from the floods within the land,  
through all the earth about.   

verse 9 The people that in desert dwell,  
shall kneel to him full thick,  
And all his enemies that rebel,  
the earth and dust shall lick.   

verse 10 The lords of all the isles thereby,  
great gifts to him shall bring,  
The kings of Sabe and Arabia,  
give many costly thing.   

verse 11 All kings shall seek with one accord,  
in his good grace to stand,  
And all the people of the world,  
shall serve him at his hand.   

verse 12 For he the needy sort doth save,  
that unto him do call,  
And eke the simple folk, that have  
no help of man at all.   

verse 13 He shall take pity on the poor,  
that are with need oppressed,  
He shall preserve them evermore,  
and bring their souls to rest.   

verse 14 He shall redeem their life from dread,  
from fraud, from wrong, from might,  
And eke their blood shall be indeed,  
most precious in his sight.   

verse 15 But he shall live, and they shall bring  
to him of saba's gold,  
He shall be honoured as a king,  
and daily be extolled.   

verse 16 The mighty mountains of his land,  
of corn shall bear such throng,  
That it like Cedar trees shall stand,  
in Libanus full long.   

Their cities eke full well shall speed,  
the fruits thereof shall pass,  
In plenty it shall far exceed,  
and spring as green as grass.   

verse 17 For ever they shall praise his NAME,  
while that the sun is light,  
And think them happy through the same,  
all folk shall bless his might.   

verse 18 Praise ye the Lord of hosts, and sing  
to Israel's GOD each one,  
For he doth every wondrous thing,  
yea, he himself alone.   

verse 19 And blessed be his holy NAME,  
all times eternally,  
That all the earth may praise the same,  
Amen, Amen, say I.    

PSALM LXXIII.  
HOw ever it be, yet GOD is good, and kind to Israel, And to all such as safely keep, their conscience pure and well. verse 2 But I was almost off my feet, and downe-with so did slide, That ere I witted, full suddenly, my steps were turned aside.  

verse 3 For when I saw such foolish men,  
I grudged, and did disdain,  
That wicked men all things should have,  
without turmoil or pain.   

verse 4 They never suffer pangs nor grief,  
as if death should them smite,  
Their bodies are both stout and strong,  
and ever in good plight.   

verse 5 And free from all adversity,  
when other men be shent,  
And with the rest they take no part,  
of plague or punishment.   

verse 6 Therefore, presumption doth embrace,  
their necks, as doth a chain,  
And are even wrapped, as in a rob,  
with rapine and disdain.   

verse 7 They are so fed, that even for fat,  
their eyes oft times out start,  
And as for worldly goods, they have  
more than can wish their heart.   

verse 8 Their life is most licentious,  
boasting much of the wrong,  
Which they have done to simple men,  
and ever pride among.   

verse 9 The heavens, and the living LORD,  
they spare not to blaspheme,  
And prate they do on worldly things,  
no wight they do esteem.   

verse 10 The people of God oft times turn back,  
to see their prosperous state,  
And almost drink the self same cup,  
and follow the same rate.   

verse 11 How can it be, that God (say they)  
should know and understand,  
These worldly things, sith wicked men,  
be lords of sea and land?   

verse 12 For we may see, how wicked men,  
in riches still increase,  
Rewarded well with worldly goods,  
and live in rest and peace.   

verse 13 Then why do I from wickedness,  
my fantasy refrain?  
And wash mine hands with innocentes,  
and cleanse mine heart in vain?   

verse 14 And suffer scourges every day,  
as subject to all blame?  
And every morning from my youth,  
sustain rebuke and shame?   

verse 15 And I had almost said as they,  
misliking mine estate,  
But that I should thy children judge,  
as folk unfortunate.   

verse 16 Then I bethought me how I might,  
this matter understand,  
But yet the labour was too great,  
for me to take in hand.   

verse 17 Until the time I went into  
thine holy place, and then  
I understood right perfectly,  
the end of all these men.   

verse 18 And namely how thou settest them,  
upon a slippery place,  
And at thy pleasure and thy will,  
thou dost them all deface.   

verse 19 Then all men muse at that strange sight,  
to see how suddenly,  
They are destroyed, dispatched, comsumde,  
and dead so horribly:   

verse 20 Much like a dream when one awakes,  
so shall their wealth decay,  
Their famous names in all men's fight,  
shall ebb and pass away.   

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 Yet nevertheless by my right hand,  
thou hold'st me always fast,   

verse 24 And with thy counsel dost me guide,  
to glory at the last.   

verse 25 What thing is there that I can wish,  
but thee in heaven above?  
And in the earth there is no thing,  
like thee, that I can love.   

verse 26 My flesh, and eke mine heart, doth fail,  
but God doth fail me never:  
For of my health God is the strength,  
my portion eke for ever.   

verse 27 And lo, all such as thee forsake,  
thou shalt destroy each one:  
And those that trust in any thing,  
saving in thee alone.   

verse 28 Therefore will I draw near to God,  
and ever with him dwell:  
In God alone I put my trust,  
thy wonders will I tell.    

PSALM LXXIV.  
Sing this as the 72. Psalm.  

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 Lord, call the people to thy thought,  
which have been thine so long:  
The which thou hast redeemed and bought,  
from bondage sore and strong.   

Have mind, therefore and think upon,  
remember it full well:  
Thy pleasant place, thy mount Zion,  
where thou wast wont to dwell.   

verse 3 Lift up thy foot, and come in haste,  
and all thy foes deface:  
Which now at pleasure rob and waste,  
within thine holy place.   

verse 4 And in thy Congregations all,  
thine enemies roar, O God:  
They set (as signs on every wall)  
their banners splayed abroad.   

verse 5 As men with axes hue the trees,  
that on the hills do grow,  
So shine the bills and sword of these,  
within thy Temple now.   

verse 6 The ceiling sawde, the carved boards,  
the goodly graven stones,  
With axes, hammers, bills, and sword,  
they beat them down at once.   

verse 7 Thine holy place with fiery flame,  
to ground they have down cast:  
The house appointed to thy NAME,  
defiled is and waste.   

verse 8 And thus they said within their heart,  
dispatch them out of hand:  
Then burned they up in every part,  
God houses through the land.   

verse 9 Yet thou no sign of help dost send,  
our Prophets are all gone:  
To tell how this our plague shall end,  
among us there is none.   

verse 10 When wilt thou, Lord, once end this shame  
and quail thine enemies strong:  
Shall they always blaspheme thy NAME,  
and rail on thee so long?   

verse 11 Why dost thou draw thy hand aback,  
and hide it in thy lap?  
Oh, pluck it out, and be not slack,  
to give thy foes a rap.   

verse 12 O God, thou art my King and Lord,  
and evermore hast been:  
Yea, thy good grace throughout the world,  
for our good help hath seen.   

verse 13 The seas that are so deep and dead,  
thy might did make them dry,  
And thou didst break the serpent's head,  
that he therein did die.   

verse 14 Yea, thou didst break the head so great,  
of whales that are so fell:  
And gav'st them to those folk to eat,  
that in the desert dwell.   

verse 15 Thou mad'st a spring with streams to rise,  
from rocks, both hard and high:  
And eke thine hand hath made likewise,  
deep rivers to be dry.   

verse 16 Both day and eke the night are thine,  
by thee they were begun:  
Thou setst to serve us with their shine,  
the light and eke the sun.   

verse 17 Thou dost appoint the ends & coasts,  
of all the earth about:  
Both summer heats, and winter frosts,  
thy hand hath found them out.   

verse 18 Think on, O Lord, no time forget,  
thy foes that thee defame:  
And how the foolish folk are set,  
to rail upon thy NAME.   

verse 19 O let no cruel beast devour,  
the turtle, that is true:  
Forget not always in thy power,  
the poor that much do rue.   

verse 20 Regard thy covenant, and behold,  
thy foes possess the land:  
All sad and dark, forworn and old,  
our realm as now doth stand.   

verse 21 Let not the simple go away,  
nor yet return with shame:  
But let the poor and needy aye,  
give praise unto the same.   

verse 22 Rise, Lord, let be by thee maintained,  
the cause that is thine own:  
Remember how that thou blasphemed  
art, by the foolish one.   

verse 23 The voice forget not of thy foes,  
for the presumption high,  
Is more and more increased of those,  
that hate thee spitefully.    

PSALM LXXV.  
Sing this as the 67. Psalm.  

O GOD, laud and praise,  
we will give to thee:  
Of us at all times,  
thou shalt thanked be:  
Sith thy NAME is near,  
they will without doubt,  
Thy works of great fame,  
declare and show out.   

verse 2 When I, saith GOD,  
a meet time shall see,  
I will rightly judge:  
for though the earth be,   

verse 3 With all that there dwell,  
dissolved and waste,  
Her pillars shall I,  
make stable and fast.   

verse 4 I said to the fools,  
learn now to be wise:  
And to the perverse,  
let not your horn rise.   

verse 5 Lift not up, I said,  
your horns thus on high:  
Nor yet with stiff neck,  
speak presumptuously.   

verse 6 For why? high degree,  
proceeds in no part,  
From East, nor from West,  
nor yet from desert,   

verse 7 But GOD is the judge,  
who only hath power,  
To throw and cast down,  
or raise up each hour.   

verse 8 For lo, in his hand,  
a cup now hath GOD,  
Of strong wine, full mixed,  
which he powers abroad.  
The wicked each one,  
the dregs of that cup,  
Shall doubtless wring out,  
and drink them all up.   

verse 9 But I will declare,  
and show forth always,  
And to jacob's GOD,  
will sing laud and praise.   

verse 10 The wicked men's horns,  
in twain break will I,  
But the just men's shall,  
be lifted on high.    

PSALM LXXVI.  
IN jury land GOD is well known, In Israel great is his NAME: verse 2 He chose out Salem for his own: His Tabernacle of great fame, Therein to raise, and mount Zion, To make his habitation, And residence within the same.  

verse 3 There did he break the bowmens' shafts,  
Their fiery darts so swift of flight:  
Their shields, their swords, & all their crafts,  
Of war, when they were bown to fight.   

verse 4 More excellent and more mighty,  
Art thou, therefore, than mountains hie,  
Of ravenous wolves, void of all right.   

verse 5 The stout hearted were made a prey,  
A sudden sleep did them confound:  
And all the strong men in that fray,  
Their feeble hands they have not found.   

verse 6 At thy rebuke, O jacob's GOD,  
Horses with chariots over-trod,  
As with dead sleep were cast to ground.   

verse 7 Fearful art thou, O Lord our guide,  
Yea, thou alone, and who is he,  
That in thy presence may abide,  
If once thine anger kindled be?   

verse 8 Thou makest men from heaven to hear,  
Thy judgements just: the earth for fear,  
Stilled with silence than we see.   

verse 9 When thou, O Lord, beginst to rise,  
Sentence to give, as judge of all:  
And in the earth dost enterprise,  
to rid the humble out of thrall.   

verse 10 Certes, the rage of mortal men,  
Shall be thy praise: the remnant then,  
Of their fury thou bindest withal.   

verse 11 Vow, & perform your vows, therefore,  
Unto the Lord your God, all ye,  
That round about him dwell, adore  
This fearful One, with offerings free:   

verse 12 Who may cut off at his vintage,  
The breath of princes in their rage,  
To earthly kings fearful is he.    

PSALM LXXVII.  
I With my voice to GOD do cry, with heart and hearty cheer: My voice to GOD I lift on high, and he my suit doth hear. verse 2 In time of grief I sought to GOD, by night no rest I took: But stretched mine hands to him abroad, my soul comfort forsook.  

verse 3 When I to think on GOD intent,  
my trouble then is more:  
I spoke, but could not make an end,  
my breath was stopped so sore,   

verse 4 Thou heldst mine eyes such wise from rest,  
that I always did wake:  
With fear I was so sore oppressed,  
my speech did me forsake.   

verse 5 The days of old in mind I cast,  
and oft did think upon,  
The times and ages that are past,  
full many years agone.   

verse 6 By night my songs I call to mind,  
once made thy praise to show:  
And with my heart much talk I find,  
my spirit doth search to know.   

verse 7 Will GOD, said I, at once for all,  
cast off his people thus?  
So that henceforth no time he shall,  
be friendly unto us?   

verse 8 What? is his goodness clean decayed,  
for ever and a day?  
Or is his promise now delayed,  
and doth his truth decay?   

verse 9 And will the LORD our GOD forget  
his mercies manifold?  
Or shall his wrath increase so hot,  
his mercy to withhold?   

verse 10 At last, I said, my weakness is,  
the cause of this mistrust:  
GOD'S mighty hand can help all this,  
and change it when he list.   

verse 11 I will regard and think upon,  
the working of the LORD:  
Of all his wonders past and gone,  
I gladly will record.   

verse 12 Yea, all thy works I will declare,  
and what he did devise:  
To tell his facts I will not spare,  
and eke his counsel wise.   

verse 13 Thy works, O LORD, are all upright,  
and holy all abroad:  
What one hath strength to match the might,  
of thee, O LORD our GOD?   

verse 14 Thou art a GOD that dost foorthshew  
thy wonders every hour:  
And so dost make the people know,  
thy virtue and thy power.   

verse 15 And thine own folk thou didst defend,  
with strength and stretched arm:  
The sons of jaakob, that descend,  
and joseph's seed from harm.   

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 that were both thick & black  
did rain most plenteously,  
The thunder in the air did crack,  
thy shafts abroad did fly.   

verse 18 Thy thunder in the fire was heard,  
the lightning from above:  
With flashes great made them afeard,  
the earth did quake and move.   

verse 19 Thy ways within the sea do lie,  
thy path in waters deep:  
Yet none can there thy steps espy,  
nor know thy paths to keep.   

verse 20 Thou leadest thy folk upon the land,  
as sheep on every side:  
By Moses and by Aaron's hand,  
thou didst them safely guide.    

PSALM LXXVIII.  
ATtend my people, to my Law, and to my words incline: verse 2 My mouth shall speak strange parables, and sentences divine: verse 3 Which we ourselves have heard and learned, even of our father's old: And which for our instruction, our fathers have us told.  

verse 4 Because we should not keep it close,  
from them that should come after,  
Who should Gods power to their race praise  
and all his works of wonder.   

verse 5 To jaakob he commandment gave,  
how Israel should live:  
Willing our fathers should the same,  
unto their children give.   

verse 6 That they and their posterity,  
that were not sprung up tho:  
Should have the knowledge of the Law,  
and teach their seed also.   

verse 7 That they might have the better hope,  
in GOD that is above:  
And not forget to keep his Laws,  
and his Precepts in love.   

verse 8 Not being as their fathers were,  
rebelling in GOD'S sight:  
And would not frame their wicked hearts,  
to know their GOD aright.   

verse 9 How went the people of Ep●haim,  
their neighbours for to spoil:  
Shooting their darts the day of war,  
and yet they took the foil?   

verse 10 For why? they did not keep with GOD,  
the covenant that was made:  
Nor yet would walk, or lead their lives,  
according to his trade:   

verse 11 But put into oblivion,  
his counsel, and his will:  
And all his works, most magnific,  
which he declared still.   

verse 12 What wonders to our forefathers,  
did he himself disclose?  
In Egypt land within the field,  
that called is Thaneos:   

verse 13 He did divide and cut the sea,  
that they might pass at ones:  
And made the water stand as still,  
as doth an heap of stones.   

verse 14 He led them secret in a cloud,  
by day when it was bright:  
And all the night, when dark it was,  
with fire he gave them light.   

verse 15 He broke the rocks in wilderness,  
and gave the people drink:  
Als' ' plentiful, as when the deeps,  
do flow up to the brink.   

verse 16 He drew out rivers out of rocks,  
that were both dry and hard:  
Of such abundance, that no floods,  
to them might be compared.   

verse 17 Yet for all this, against the LORD,  
their sin they did increase:  
And stirred him that is most high,  
to wrath in wilderness.   

verse 18 They tempted him within their hearts,  
like people of mistrust:  
Requiring such a kind of meat,  
as served to their lust.   

verse 19 Saying with murmuration,  
in their unthankfulness:  
What? can our GOD prepare for us,  
a feast in wilderness?   

verse 20 Behold, he struck the stony rock,  
and floods forthwith did flow:  
But can he now give to his folk,  
both bread and flesh also?   

verse 21 When GOD heard this, he waxed wroth,  
with jaakob and his seed:  
So did his indignation,  
on Israel proceed.   

verse 22 Because they did not faithfully,  
believe and hope, that he  
Can always help and secure them,  
in their necessity.   

verse 23 Wherefore he did command the clouds,  
forthwith they broke in sunder:   

verse 24 And rained down MAN for them to eat,  
a food of meekle wonder.   

verse 25 When earthly men, with Angel's food,  
were fed at their request:   

verse 26 He bade the East wind blow away,  
and brought in the south-west:   

verse 27 And rained down flesh as thick as dust,  
and foul as thick as sand:   

verse 28 Which he did cast amids the place,  
where all their tents did stand.   

verse 29 Then did they eat exceedingly.  
and all men had their filles:  
Yet more and more they did desire,  
to serve their lusts and wills.   

verse 30 But as the meat was in their mouths,  
his wrath upon them fell:   

verse 31 And slew the flower of all the youth,  
and choice of Israel.   

verse 32 Yet fell they to their wont sin,  
and still they did him grieve:  
For all the wonders that he wrought,  
they would him not believe.   

verse 33 Their days, therefore, he shortened,  
and made their honour vain:  
Their years did waste and pass away,  
with terror, and with pain.   

verse 34 But ever when he plagued them,  
they sought him by and by:   

verse 35 Remembering then he was their strength,  
their help and GOD most high.   

verse 36 Though in their mouths they did but gloze,  
and flatter with the LORD:  
And with their tongues, and in their hearts,  
dissembled every word.   

verse 37 For why? their hearts were nothing bend,  
to him nor to his trade:  
Nor yet to keep, or to perform,  
the covenant that was made.   

verse 38 Yet was he still so merciful,  
when they deserved to die,  
That he forgave them their misdeeds,  
and would not them destroy.   

Yea, many a time he turned his wrath,  
and did himself advise:  
And would not suffer all his whole  
displeasure to arise.   

verse 39 Considering that they were but flesh,  
and even as a wind,  
That passeth away, and cannot well,  
return by his own kind.   

verse 40 How often times in wilderness,  
did they their LORD provoke?  
How did they move and stir their LORD,  
to plague them with his stroke?   

verse 41 Yet did they turn again to sin,  
and tempted GOD eftsoon,  
Prescribing to the holy LORD,  
what things they would have done.   

verse 42 Not thinking of his hand and power,  
nor of the day, when he  
Delivered them out of the bonds,  
of the fierce enemy.   

verse 43 Nor how he wrought his miracles,  
as they themselves beheld,  
In Egypt, and the wonders that  
he did in Zoan field.   

verse 44 Nor how he turned by his power,  
the waters into blood:  
That no man might receive his drink,  
at river, nor at flood.   

verse 45 Nor how he sent them swarms of flies,  
which did them sore annoy:  
And filled their country full of frogs,  
which should their land destroy.   

verse 46 Nor how he did commit their fruits,  
unto the caterpillar:  
And all the labour of their hands,  
he gave to the grasshopper.   

verse 47 With hailstones he destroyed their vines,  
so that they were all lost:  
And not so much as wild fig-trees,  
but he consumed with frost.   

verse 48 And yet with hailstones once again,  
the LORD their cattle smote:  
And all their flocks and herds likewise,  
with thunderbolts full hot.   

verse 49 He cast upon them in his ire,  
and in his fury strong,  
Displeasure wrath, and evil spirits,  
to trouble them among.   

verse 50 Then to his wrath he made a way,  
and spared not the least:  
But gave unto the Pestilence,  
the man and eke the beast.   

verse 51 He struck also the first-born all,  
that up in Egypt came:  
And all the chief of men and beasts,  
within the tents of Ham.   

verse 52 But as for all his own dear folk,  
he did preserve and keep:  
And carried them through wilderness,  
even like a flock of sheep.   

verse 53 Without all fear, both safe and found,  
he brought them out of thrall:  
Whereas their foes with rage of seas,  
were overwhelmed all.   

verse 54 And brought them all into the coasts,  
of his own holy land:  
Even to the mount, which he had got,  
by his strong arm and hand.   

verse 55 And there cast out the heathen folk,  
and did their land divide:  
And in their tents he set the Tribes,  
of Israel to abide.   

verse 56 Yet for all this, their GOD most high,  
they stirred and tempted still:  
And would not keep his Testament,  
nor yet obey his will.   

verse 57 But as their fathers turned back,  
even so they went astray:  
Much like a bow, that would not bend,  
but slipped and start away.   

verse 58 And grieved him with their Hill-altars,  
with offerings, and with fire:  
And with their idols vehemently,  
provoked him to ire.   

verse 59 Therewith his wrath began again,  
to kindle in his breast:  
The naughtiness of Israel.  
he did so much detest.   

verse 60 Then he forsook the tabernacle,  
of Silo, where he was:  
Right conversant with earthly men,  
even as his dwelling place.   

verse 61 Then suffered he his might and power,  
in bondage for to stand:  
And gave the honour of his Ark,  
into his enemy's hand.   

verse 62 And did commit them to the sword,  
wroth with his heritage:   

verse 63 The young men were devoured with fire,  
maids had no marriage.   

verse 64 And with the sword the priests also,  
did perish evereachone:  
And not a widow left alive,  
their death for to bemoan.   

verse 65 And then the LORD began to wake,  
like one that slept a time:  
Or like a valiant man of war,  
refreshed after wine,   

verse 66 With emeralds in the hinder parts,  
he struck his enemies all,  
And put them then unto a shame,  
that was perpetual.   

verse 67 Then he the tent and tabernacle,  
of joseph did refuse:  
As for the tribe of Ephraim,  
he would in no wise choose.   

verse 68 But choose the tribe of jehudah,  
whereas he thought to dwell:  
Yea, even the noble mount Zion,  
which he did love so well.   

verse 69 Whereas he did his Temple build,  
both sumptuously and sure:  
Like as the earth, which he hath made,  
for ever to endure.   

verse 70 Then chose he David him to serve,  
his people for to keep:  
Whom he took up, and brought away,  
even from the folds of sheep.   

verse 71 As he did follow the ewes with young,  
the LORD did him advance:  
To feed his people of Israel,  
and his inheritance.   

verse 72 Then David with a faithful heart,  
his flock and charge did feed:  
And prudently with all his power,  
did govern them indeed.    

PSALM LXXIX.  
O LORD, the Gentiles do invade, thine heritage to spoil: jerusalem an heap is made, thy Temple they defoile: verse 2 The bodies of thy Saints most dear, abroad to birds they cast: The flesh of such as do thee fear, the beasts devour and waste.  

verse 3 Their blood throughout jerusalem,  
like water spilled they have:  
So that there is not one of them,  
to lay their dead in grave.   

verse 4 Thus are we made a laughing stock,  
almost the world throughout:  
The enemies at us jest and mock,  
which dwell our coasts about.   

verse 5 Will't thou, O LORD, thus in thine ire,  
against us ever fume?  
And show thy wrath as hot as fire,  
thy folk for to consume?   

verse 6 Upon these people power the same,  
which did thee never know,  
All Realms which call not on thy NAME,  
consume and overthrow.   

verse 7 For they have got the upperhand,  
and jacob's seed destroyed:  
His habitation and his land,  
they have left waste and void.   

verse 8 Bear not in mind our former faults,  
with speed some pity show:  
And aid us, LORD, in all assaults,  
for we are weak and low.   

verse 9 O GOD, that givest all health and grace,  
on us declare the same:  
Weigh not our works, our sins deface,  
for honour of thy NAME.   

verse 10 Why shall the wicked still always,  
to us as people dumb:  
In thy reproach rejoice and say.  
where is their GOD become.   

Require, O LORD, as thou seest good,  
before our eyes in sight,  
Of all these folk thy servants blood,  
which they spilled in despite.   

verse 11 Receive into thy sight in haste,  
the clamours, grief, and wrong,  
Of such as are in prison cast,  
sustaining irons strong.   

Thy force and strength to celebrate,  
LORD, set them out of band,  
Which unto death are destinate,  
and in their enemy's hand.   

verse 12 The Nations which have been so bold,  
as to blaspheme thy NAME,  
Into their laps with seven fold,  
repay again the same.   

verse 13 So we, thy folk, thy pasture sheep,  
will praise thee evermore:  
And teach all ages for to keep,  
for thee like praise in store.    

PSALM LXXX.  
O Pastor of Israel! like sheep that dost lead, The lineage of joseph, advert and take heed: That sittest between the Cherubims bright: Appear now and show, to us thy great might.  

verse 2 Before thy folk Ephraim,  
Benjamin of old:  
And tribe of Manasses,  
the flock of thy fold.  
Awake, once upreare,  
thy puissance most strong:  
And come save us, LORD,  
thou tarriest too long.   

verse 3 O great GOD Eternal!  
our strength and our stay:  
Return, and restore us,  
without more delay.  
And let shine on us,  
thy countenance clear,  
So shall we be safe,  
and shrink for no fear.   

verse 4 O LORD GOD of Armies,  
thy folk to consume,  
How long at their prayers,  
shall thine anger fume?   

verse 5 Thou fedst them with bread,  
of weeping and woe:  
Tears largely to drink,  
thou gav'st them also.   

verse 6 Thou settest us the hatred,  
and strife to sustain:  
Of all our next neighbours,  
our harms that have seen.  
And our foes right glad,  
of our shame and wrong,  
With taunting us mock,  
themselves all among.   

verse 7 O LORD GOD of Armies,  
our strength and our stay:  
Return, and restore us,  
without more delay.  
And let shine on us,  
thy countenance clear:  
So shall we be safe,  
and shrink for no fear.   

verse 8 A Vine out of Egypt,  
thou brought'st with great cure:  
Thou cast out the Gentiles,  
and plantedst it sure.   

verse 9 Thou cleansedst the ground,  
and rootedst it so:  
That all the whole land,  
it filled to and fro.   

verse 10 With the shadow thereof,  
the mountains were clad:  
And like the tall Cedars,  
her branches did spread.   

verse 11 Her boughs to the sea,  
far forth did she stretch:  
And graffs to the flood  
Euphrates outreach.   

verse 12 Why hast thou broke down then,  
her hedges so fair:  
Till all that pass by her,  
have plucked her full bare?   

verse 13 The Boar of the Wood,  
hath dig'de up at will:  
And beasts of the field,  
their bellies do fill.   

verse 14 O great GOD of Armies,  
our strength, and our stay:  
Return we beseech thee,  
without more delay.  
Consider from heaven,  
and see this sore case,  
And visit this vine,  
which all men disgrace.   

verse 15 And visit the Vineyard,  
and field where it stood,  
Which thy right hand planted,  
when it was but rood.  
And of the young bud,  
some pity, LORD, take,  
Which thou for thyself,  
most strong did once make.   

verse 16 Which now all down beaten,  
is burnt up with fire,  
As people which perish,  
at thy frowning ire.   

verse 17 But yet on that man,  
let thine hand be known,  
Which by thy right hand,  
thou chose for thine own.   

On the Son of man, LORD,  
thy might now declare:  
For thyself so potent,  
whom thou didst prepare.   

verse 18 We shall not turn back,  
from thee then no more,  
Revive us, thy NAME  
so shall we implore.   

verse 19 O LORD GOD of Armies,  
our strength, and our stay,  
Return and restore us,  
without more delay.  
And let shine on us,  
thy countenance clear,  
So shall we be safe,  
and shrink for no fear.    

PSALM LXXXI.  
TO GOD our strength most comfortable, With merry hearts sing and rejoice, To jacob's GOD most amiable, Make melody with cheerful voice. verse 2 Go take up the Psalms, The timbrel with shawms, Bring forth now, let see, The harp full of pleasure, With viol in measure, That well can agree.  

verse 3 At our feast day (as we were wont)  
Let blow the trumpet merrily,  
The first day of the month appointed,  
Thus to be kept solemnedly:   

verse 4 For (as time hath served)  
Israel observed,  
This statute of old:  
And this is the order,  
Which their GOD to honour,  
jacob's seed did hold.   

verse 5 He laid his Law unto the lineage  
Of joseph, parting from the land  
Of Egypt, where I heard a language  
Uncouth and strange to understand.   

verse 6 Then my force up-rearing,  
From the burdens bearing,  
His shoulders I took:  
And eke the Taskemaister,  
The pots and the plaster,  
His hands then forsook.   

verse 7 Thou called'st, being brought at under,  
And I did rid thee from distress:  
Within the secret of my thunder,  
I heard thy grudgings more and less,  
I did also prove thee,  
My goodness above thee,  
When thou didst mistrust:  
At Meribah chiding,  
For waters providing,  
To serve thee at lust.   

verse 8 Hearken, my people, I assure thee,  
O Israel (if thou wouldst hear)   

verse 9 Thou shouldst let no strange god allure thee,  
Nor other god's worship or fear:   

verse 10 For I am th'eternal,  
Thy great GOD supernal,  
Which from egypt's thrall,  
Have brought thee so safely,  
Thy mouth open largely,  
And fill it I shall.   

verse 11 But yet my people, whom I choosed,  
My voice they would not hear, I say:  
And Israel proudly refused,  
On me, their loving LORD, to stay.   

verse 12 Therefore I did leave them,  
Even as their hearts gave them,  
To serve their engine,  
After lewd enticings,  
Of their own devisings,  
So did they decline.   

verse 13 Oh, if my folk had not forsaken,  
To hearken unto me those days.  
Oh, if that Israel had taken,  
Delight to walk in my true ways.   

verse 14 Then could I have reason,  
In a little season,  
Their foes to subdue:  
And mine hand have turned,  
Upon such as spurned,  
My Saints to pursue.   

verse 15 The haters of the LORD should never,  
But flatter him, by force constrained,  
And a most prosperous time for ever,  
Should to my people have remained.   

verse 16 Thou shouldst then have been fed,  
With most finest wheat bread,  
Even at th●ne own will:  
And with the sweet honey,  
Of the rocks so stony,  
I would thee fulfil.    

PSALM LXXXII.  
A Mid the press, with men of might, the LORD himself did stand, To plead the cause of truth and right, with judges of the land. 2. How long, said he, will ye proceed, false judgement to award? And have respect for love of meed, the wicked to regard?  

verse 3 Whereas of due ye should defend,  
the fatherless and weak:  
And when the poor man doth contend,  
in judgement justly speak.   

verse 4 If ye be wise, defend the cause,  
of poor men in their right,  
And rid the needy from the claws,  
of tyrants force and might.   

verse 5 But nothing will they know or learn,  
in vain to them I talk:  
They will not see, or ought discern,  
but still in darkness walk.  
For lo, even now the time is come,  
that all things fall to nought:  
And likewise Laws, both all and some,  
for gain are sold and bought.   

verse 6 I had decreed it in my sight,  
as Gods to take you all:  
And children to the most of might,  
for love I did you call.   

verse 7 But notwithstanding ye shall die,  
as men, and so decay:  
O tyrants, I shall you destroy,  
and pluck you quite away.   

verse 1 Up, LORD, & let thy strength be known,  
and judge the world with might:  
For why? all nations are thine own,  
to take them as thy right.    

PSALM LXXXIII.  
GOD, for thy grace, thou keep no more silence: Cease not, O GOD, nor hold thy peace no more: verse 2 For lo, thy foes, with cruel violence, Confedered are, and with an hideous roar. In this their rage, these rebels brag and shore. And they that hate thee most maliciously, Against thy might, their heads have raised on high.  

verse 3 For to oppress,  
thy people they pretend,  
With subtle slight,  
and move conspiracy:  
For such as on,  
thy secret help depend.   

verse 4 Go to, said they,  
and let us utterly,  
This Nation,  
root out from memory,  
And of the Name,  
of Israelites let never,  
Further be made,  
no mention for ever.   

verse 5 Conspired are,  
with cruel hearts and fell,  
Thus against thee,  
together in a band,   

verse 6 The Edomites,  
that in their tents do dwell,  
And Ismaelites,  
joined with them do stand:  
The Moabites,  
upon the other hand,  
With the proud race,  
of Agarens, together,  
Assembled are,  
and wickedly confeder.   

verse 7 Gebal, Ammon,  
and Amaleck all three,  
March forth,  
each one with his garrison.  
The Philistims,  
formest they think to be:  
The in-dwellers,  
of tire with them are bown   

verse 8 Ashur also,  
is their companion:  
With the children  
of Lot, to be arrayed,  
In their support,  
his banner is displayed.   

verse 9 Do thou to them,  
as thou didst to the host,  
Of Madian:  
jasin, and Sisera,  
At Kyson flood:   

verse 10 in End or lives they lost,  
To dung the land,  
whereas their bodies lay.   

verse 11 Like Oreb, Zeb,  
Zeba, and Zalmunna,  
So make thou them,  
even their most mighty princes,  
And all the chief,  
rulers of their provinces.   

verse 12 Which said, let us  
inherit as our own,  
GOD'S mansions:   

verse 13 my GOD make them to be,  
Like rolling wheels,  
or as the stubble, blown  
Before the wind.   

verse 14 as fire the woods we see,  
Doth burn, and flame,  
devour on mountains high,  
The hather crop,   

verse 15 So let thy tempest chase them,  
And thy whirlwind,  
with terror so deface them.   

verse 16 Their faces, LORD,  
with shamefulness fulfil:  
That they may seek,  
thy NAME in mind to print.   

verse 17 Confounded let  
them be, and ever still  
Vexed with woe:  
yea, make them shamed and shent.   

verse 18 And let them know,  
that thou art permanent,  
That JEHOVAH,  
thy NAME alone pertaineth,  
To thee, over all  
the earth, whose glory reigneth.    

PSALM LXXXIV.  
Sing this as the 67. Psalm.  

HOw pleasant is thy dwelling place,  
O LORD of hosts to me:  
The Tabernacles of thy grace,  
how pleasant, LORD, they be.   

verse 2 My soul doth long full sore, to go  
into thy Courts abroad:  
My heart doth joy, my flesh also,  
in thee, the living GOD,   

verse 3 The sparrows find a room to rest,  
and save themselves from wrong:  
And eke the swallow hath a nest,  
wherein to keep her young.   

verse 4 These birds full nigh thine Altar may,  
have place to fit and sing:  
O LORD of hosts, thou art, I say,  
My GOD, and eke my King.   

verse 5 Oh, they be blessed, that may dwell,  
within thine house always:  
For they all times thy facts do tell,  
and ever give thee praise.   

verse 6 Yea, happy sure likewise are they,  
whose strength and stay thou art:  
Which to thine house do mind the way,  
and seek it with their heart.   

verse 7 As they go through the vale of tears,  
they dig up fountains still:  
That as a spring it all appears,  
and thou their pits dost fill.   

verse 8 From strength to strength they walk full fast,  
no faintness there shall be:  
And so the GOD of gods at last,  
in Zion they do see.   

verse 9 O LORD of hosts, to me give heed,  
and hear when I do pray:  
And let it through thine ear proceed,  
O jacob's GOD, I say.   

verse 10 O LORD, our shield, of thy good grace,  
regard, and so draw near:  
Regard, I say, behold the face,  
of thine Anointed dear.   

verse 11 For why? within thy Courts one day,  
is better to abide:  
Then other whare to keep or stay,  
a thousand days beside.   

verse 12 Much rather would I keep a door,  
within the house of GOD:  
Then in the tents of wickedness,  
to settle mine abode.   

verse 13 For GOD the LORD our light & shield,  
will grace and worship give:  
And no good thing shall be withheld,  
from them that purely live.   

verse 14 O LORD of hosts, that man is blest,  
and happy sure is he,  
That is persuaded in his breast,  
to trust all times in thee.    

PSALM LXXXV.  
O LORD, thou loved hast thy land, And brought forth jaakob with thine hand, Who was in thraldom strait: verse 2 Thy people's sins so great and huge: Thou covered haste, and didst not judge, Thy mercies were so great.  

verse 3 Thine anger then, and wrath so ho e,  
Thou didst remit, and haste forgot  
Such was thy tender love.   

verse 4 O turn us, then, GOD of our strength,  
Release thine ire, and now at length,  
Let our distress thee move.   

verse 5 Will't thou be angry, LORD, for aye?  
Wilt thou prolong thy wrath, I say,  
And that from age to age?   

verse 6 Will't thou not turn, us up to raise?  
That we, thy people may thee praise,  
And that with great courage?   

verse 7 Thy mercy, LORD, to show vouchsafe,  
That thy salvation we may have:  
But hearken now I will.   

verse 8 And hear what GOD himself did say,  
Who peace before his Saints did lay,  
Lest they should turn to ill.   

verse 9 Now certainly his health is near,  
To such as do indeed him fear:  
And blesseth still our land.   

verse 10 Lo, truth and mercy both do meet,  
His righteousness and peace do greet  
And both join hand in hand.   

verse 11 For truth shall from the earth bud out  
From heaven righteousness, no doubt;  
Yea, GOD shall give good store,   

verse 12 So that our land shall give increase,   

verse 13 And righteousness toward him press,  
Who shall still march before.    

PSALM LXXXVI.  
LORD, bow thine ear to my request, and hear me by and by: With grievous pain and grief oppressed, full poor and weak am I verse 2 Preserve my soul, because my ways, and doings holy Bee: And save thy servant, LORD, I pray, that puts his trust in thee.  

verse 3 Thy mercy, Lord, on me express,  
defend me eke withal:  
For through the day I do not cease,  
on thee to cry and call.   

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,  
thy gifts of grace are free:  
And eke thy mercy plentiful,  
to all that call on thee.   

verse 6 O LORD, likewise, when I do pray,  
regard, and give an ear:  
Mark well the words that I do say,  
and all my prayers hear.   

verse 7 In time when trouble doth me move,  
to thee I do complain:  
For why? I know, and well do prove,  
thou answerest me again.   

verse 8 Among the gods, O LORD, is none,  
with thee to be compared,  
And none can do, as thou alone,  
the like can not be heard.   

verse 9 The Gentiles, and the people all,  
which thou didst make and frame,  
Before thy face on knees will fall,  
and glorify thy NAME.   

verse 10 For why? thou art so much of might,  
all power, LORD, is thine own,  
Thou workest wonders still in sight,  
for thou art GOD alone.   

verse 11 O teach me, LORD, thy way, and I  
shall in thy truth proceed,  
O join mine heart to thee so nigh,  
that I thy NAME may dread.   

verse 12 To thee, my GOD, will I give praise,  
with all mine heart, O LORD,  
And glorify thy NAME always,  
for ever through the world.   

verse 13 For why? thy mercy showed to me,  
is great, and doth excel,  
Thou settest my soul at liberty,  
out from the lower hell.   

verse 14 O LORD, the proud against me rise,  
and heaps of men of might,  
They seek my soul, and in no wise,  
will have thee in their fight.   

verse 15 Thou, LORD, art merciful and meek,  
full slack and flow to wrath,  
Thy goodness is full great, and eke  
thy truth no measure hath.   

verse 16 O turn to me, and mercy grant,  
thy strength to me apply,  
O help and save thine own servant,  
thine handmaides son am I.   

verse 17 On me some sign of favour show,  
that all my foes may see,  
And be ashamed, because, LORD, thou,  
didst help and secure me.    

PSALM LXXXVII.  

Sing thit as the 77. Psalm.  
THat City shall full well endure,  
her groundwork still doth stay,  
Upon the holy hills full sure,  
it can no time decay.   

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 Full glorious things reported be,  
in Zion, and abroad:  
Great things, I say, are said of thee,  
thou City of our God.   

verse 4 On Rahab I will cast an eye,  
and bear in mind the same:  
And Babylon shall eke apply,  
and learn to know my NAME.   

verse 5 Lo, Palestine and tire also,  
with Ethiope likewise,  
A people old, full long ago,  
were borne, and there did rise.   

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 In their records, to them it shall,  
through GOD'S devise appear,  
Of Zion, that the chief of all,  
had his beginning there.   

verse 8 The minstrels all, with such as singes,  
shall praise the LORd with glee:  
For of delight my pleasant springs,  
are compassed all in thee.    

PSALM LXXXVIII.  
O GOD of my salvation, I day and night before thee fall: verse 2 O let my supplication, Of thee be heard when I do call: verse 3 For evils do my soul so fill, My life near to the grave is thrown: verse 4 With such as fall the pit until, I numbered am, and strength have none.  

verse 5 Among the dead, a man most free,  
As one in grave already slain:  
Whom thou esteemst no more to be,  
But quite cut off, as men most vain.   

verse 6 In depth profound thou hast me cast,  
Where, in the dark, full deep I lie:   

verse 7 Thy wrath so laid on me thou hast,  
That, overcome with grief, I cry.   

verse 8 Such as me knew, thou hast drawn back,  
Whose love is turned to great hate:  
I am shut up, all help I lack,  
for to redress my dreadful state.   

verse 9 My visage doth my grief declare:  
To thee I cry, LORD, day by day,  
Mine hands to thee I stretched with care,  
But yet can have no rest, nor stay.   

verse 10 Will't thou show wonders to the dead?  
Shall dead men rise to praise thy NAME?   

verse 11 Shall in the grave thy love be spread?  
With faithfulness may death well frame?   

verse 12 Thy wondrous works for to repeat,  
Shall they in darkness deep be known?  
Or shall thy righteousness so great,  
In a forgetful land be shown?   

verse 13 To thee, O LORD, long cried I have,  
And early shall I come to pray:   

verse 14 Why dost thou stay my soul to save?  
And turn thy face from me away?   

verse 15 I am afflicted to the death,  
Always in dread of life I doubt,   

verse 16 Thy wrath I feel at every breath,  
Thy fear almost hath worn me out.   

verse 17 Like water they me closed round,  
Because I should not from them slide,   

verse 18 My lovers hearts thou hast up-bound,  
And mine acquaintance did them hide.    

PSALM LXXXIX.  
TO sing the mercies of the LORD, my tongue shall never spare: And with my mouth from age to age, thy truth I will declare: verse 2 For I have said, that mercy shall, for evermore remain: In that thou dost the heavens stay, thy truth appeareth plain.  

verse 3 To mine Elect (said GOD) I made,  
a Covenant and Behest,  
My servant David to persuade,  
I swore, and did protest,   

verse 4 Thy seed for ever I will stay,  
and establish it full fast:  
And still uphold thy throne always,  
from age to age to last.   

verse 5 The heavens show with joy and mirth,  
thy wondrous works, O LORD,  
Thy Saints within thy Church on earth,  
thy faith and truth record.   

verse 6 Who with the LORD is equal then,  
in all the clouds abroad?  
Among the sons of all the gods,  
what one is like our GOD?   

verse 7 GOD in assembly of his Saints,  
is greatly to be dread:  
And over all that dwell about,  
in terror to be had.   

verse 8 LORD GOD of hosts, in all the world,  
whose strength is like to thee?  
On every side, most mighty LORD,  
thy truth is seen to be.   

verse 9 The raging sea, by thine advise,  
thou rulest at thy will:  
And when the waves thereof arise,  
thou makest them calm and still.   

verse 10 As a man slain, so Egypt land,  
hast thou subdued, O LORD,  
Thy foes with mighty arm and hand,  
thou scattered haste abroad.   

verse 11 The heavens are thine, and still have been,  
likewise the earth and land:  
The world, with all that is therein,  
thou formedst with thine hand.   

verse 12 Both North & South, thou, LORD, alone,  
thyself didst make and frame:  
Both Tabor mount, and eke Hermon,  
rejoice and praise thy NAME.   

verse 13 Thine arm is strong, and full of power,  
all might therein doth lie:  
The strength of thy right hand each hour,  
thou liftest up on high.   

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 Those folk are blest, that know aright,  
to joy in thee, O GOD:  
For in the favour of thy sight,  
they walk full safe abroad.   

verse 16 LORD, in thy NAME rejoice they shall,  
and that from day to day:  
And in thy righteousness withal,  
exalt themselves always.   

verse 17 For why? their glory, strength, and aid,  
in thee alone doth lie:  
Thy goodness eke, that hath us staid,  
shall lift our horn on high.   

verse 18 Our strength, that doth defend us well,  
the LORD to us doth bring:  
The holy One of Israel,  
he is our guide and King.   

verse 19 Thy will unto thy Saints sometimes,  
in visions thou didst show:  
And thus then didst thou say to them,  
thy mind to make them know:  
A man of might have I erect,  
your King and guide to be:  
And set him up, whom I elect,  
among the folk to me.   

verse 20 My servant David I appoint,  
whom I have searched out:  
And with mine holy oil anoint,  
him King of all the rout.   

verse 21 Therefore, mine hand is ready still,  
with him for the remain:  
And with mine arm also I will,  
him strengthen and sustain.   

verse 22 The enemies shall not him oppress,  
they shall him not devour:  
Nor yet the sons of wickedness,  
of him shall have no power.   

verse 23 His foes likewise will I destroy,  
before his face in sight:  
And those that hate him, plague will I,  
and strike them with my might.   

verse 24 My truth and mercy eke withal,  
shall still upon him be:  
And in my NAME his horn eke shall,  
be lifted up on high.   

verse 25 His kingdom I will set to be,  
upon the sea and land:  
And eke the running floops shall he,  
embrace with his right hand.   

verse 26 He shall depend with all his heart,  
on me, and thus shall say:  
My Father and my God thou art,  
my rock of health and stay.   

verse 27 As my first-born I will him take,  
of all on earth that springs:  
His might and honour I shall make,  
above all worldly kings.   

verse 28 My mercy shall be with him still,  
for ever to endure:  
My faithful Covenant I will,  
to him keep firm and sure.   

verse 29 And eke his seed will I sustain,  
for aye, both sure and fast:  
So that his throne shall still remain,  
while that the heavens do last.   

verse 30 If that his sons forsake my Law,  
and so begin to swerver,  
And of my judgements have none awe,  
nor will not them observe:   

verse 31 Or if they do not use aright,  
my statutes to them made,  
And set all my commandements light,  
and will not keep my trade:   

verse 32 Then with the rod I will begin,  
their doings to amend,  
And so with scourging for their sin,  
when that they do offend.   

verse 33 My mercy yet, and my goodness,  
I will not take him fro●  
Nor handle him with craftiness,  
and so my truth forego.   

verse 34 But sure my Covenant I will hold,  
with all that I have spoke:  
No word, the which my lips have told,  
shall alter, or be broke.   

verse 35 Once swore I by mine holiness,  
and that perform will I,  
With David I will keep promise,  
and to his seed for aye.   

verse 36 His seed for evermore shall reign,  
and eke his throne of might:  
As doth the Sun, it shall remain,  
for ever in my sight.   

verse 37 And as the Moon within the Sky,  
for ever standeth fast:  
A faithful witnnesse from on high,  
So shall thy kingdom last.   

verse 31 But now, O Lord, thou dost reject,  
and now thou changest cheer:  
Yea, thou art wroth with thine Elect,  
thine own Anointed dear.   

verse 39 Thy Covenant with thy servant, lo,  
Lord, thou hast quite undone:  
And down upon the ground also,  
hast cast his royal crown.   

verse 40 Thou hast his hedge plucked up with might,  
thou didst his walls confound:  
His Bulwarks thou hast beat down right,  
and brought them to the ground.   

verse 41 That he is sore destroyed and torn,  
of comers by throughout:  
And so is made a mock and scorn,  
to all that dwell about.   

verse 42 Thou their right hand hast lifted up,  
that him so sore annoy:  
And all his foes which him devour,  
lo, thou hast made to joy.   

verse 43 His sword thou hast made dull and blunt,  
so that he may not stand,  
Before his foes, as he was wont,  
nor have the upper hand.   

verse 44 His glory thou hast made to waste,  
his throne, his joy, and mirth,  
By thee is overthrown and cast,  
full low upon the earth.   

verse 45 Thou hast cut off and made full short,  
his youth and lusty days,  
And raised of him an ill report,  
with shame and great dispraise.   

verse 46 How long away from me, O Lord,  
for ever wilt thou turn?  
And shall thine anger still always,  
as fire consume and burn?   

verse 47 O call to mind, remember then,  
my time consumeth fast,  
Why hast thou made the sons of men,  
as things in vain to waste?   

verse 48 What man is he, that liveth here,  
and death shall never see?  
Or from the hand of hell his soul,  
shall he deliver free?   

verse 49 Where is, O Lord, thine old goodness,  
so oft declared before?  
Which by thy truth and uprightness,  
to David thou hast sworn?   

verse 50 The great rebukes to mind, Lord, call,  
that on thy servant lie:  
The railings of the people all,  
bear in my breast do I.   

verse 51 For why? O Lord, behold, thy foes  
blasphemed have thy Name:  
In that their steps, whom thou hast chose  
and ointed, they defame.   

verse 52 All praise to thee, O Lord of hosts,  
both now and eke for aye:  
Through Sky and earth in all the costs,  
Amen, Amen, I say.    

PSALM XC.  
Sing this as the 89. Psalm.  

O LORD, thou hast been our refuge,  
and kept us safe and sound,  
From age to age, as witness can,  
all we which true it found.   

verse 2 Before the mountains were forth brought,  
ere thou the earth didst frame,  
Thou was our great Eternal GOD,  
and still shalt be the same.   

verse 3 Thou dost vain man strike down to dust,  
though he be in his flower:  
Again thou sayest, Ye Adam's sons,  
return to show your power:   

verse 4 For what is it a thousand years,  
to count them in thy sight?  
But as a day which last is past,  
and as a watch by night.   

verse 5 They are, so soon as thou dost storm,  
even like a sleep or shade:  
Or like the grass, which as we know,  
betimes away doth fade.   

verse 6 With pleasant dews in break of day,  
it groweth up full green:  
By night cut down, it withereth, as  
no beauty can be seen.   

verse 7 O Lord, how sore do we consume,  
in this thy wrath so hot?  
We fear thy fury be so fierce,  
that death shall be our lot.   

verse 8 Thou hast so marked our misdeeds,  
that they are in thy mind:  
Our secret sins are in thy sight,  
as though none grace should find.   

verse 9 For when thine anger kindled is,  
our days consume forthwith:  
Then end our years, as thoughts most vain,  
which have in them no pith.   

verse 10 The days of man we find to be,  
of years ten and threescore:  
And if that some by nature strong,  
attain to live ten more.   

Yet is their strength, brag what they list,  
but labour, grief, and care:  
And passeth hence, to haste their end,  
ere they themselves beware.   

verse 11 Yet who regardeth well the power,  
of this thy wrath so great?  
All such truly as do thee know,  
thy plagues when thou dost threat.   

verse 12 Teach us, therefore, to count our days,  
that we our hearts may bend,  
To learn thy wisdom, and thy truth,  
for that should be our end.   

verse 13 Turn yet again, O Lord, how long,  
wilt thou be angry still?  
Be merciful unto thy flock,  
and grant them thy good will.   

verse 14 Oh, fill us with thy mercies great,  
in the sweet morning spring:  
So we rejoice shall all our days,  
and eke be glad and sing.   

verse 15 Declare eftsoons some sign of love,  
thy scourges to assuage:  
And for the years of our distress,  
sustaining such great plagues.   

verse 16 Show forth thy mercy thine own work,  
unto thy servants dear:  
And let thy glory to their seed,  
for evermore appear.   

verse 17 And let the beauty of the Lord,  
upon us still remain:  
Lord, prosper thou our handiwork,  
and still the same maintain.    

PSALM XCI.  
WHo so with full intent and mind, In God most high himself doth stay, His mighty power than man shall find, A sure defence to be always. verse 2 And now say to the Lord will I, O thou my hope and fort most sure, He is my God, thus will I cry, My trust in him shall still endure.  

verse 3 He surely will thee freely set,  
far from the crafty hunter's snare:  
So that thou needest not fear his net,  
Nor yet for plagues no whit to care.   

verse 4 Under his wings he will thee hide,  
And there thee keep full well shall he,  
Thee to defend on either side,  
His truth shall still thy buckler be.   

verse 5 Thou shalt not need to be dismayed,  
For any fear to come by night:  
Nor of the arrow be afraid,  
That forth is shot when it is light.   

verse 6 Nor yet the Pestilence to fear,  
Which in the dark doth much annoy,  
Nor of the plague at noonday clear,  
Which doth full oft great heaps destroy.   

verse 7 A thousand at thy side shall fall,  
And at thy right hand thousands ten:  
But unto thee none hurt at all,  
Shall once so much as touch thee then,   

verse 8 Thine eyes shall certainly behold,  
what recompense the wicked have,   

verse 9 For that the Lord as thy strong hold,  
Thou hast him made thy soul to save.   

verse 10 There shall none ill thee apprehend,  
Nor yet thy Tabernacle touch:   

verse 11 For he his Angels forth doth send,  
And gives them charge to keep all such,   

verse 12 So warily shall they thee defend,  
That harm thou shalt be sure of none:  
Nor yet so much as once offend,  
Or dash thy foot against a stone.   

verse 13 Thou shalt upon the Lions tread,  
The Dragon, and the Asp also,  
They shall of thee be still in dread,  
Thou shalt upon them walk and go:  
For so the Lord himself hath sworn,   

verse 14 Because, saith God, he knew my Name,  
I surely will exalt his horn,  
And such confound as seek his shame.   

verse 15 On me he shall call in his need,  
And I will hear him out of doubt:  
His troubles end will I with speed,  
And will him glorify throughout.   

verse 16 Of years he shall have his desire,  
That he the same full well may spend,  
My saving health and love entire,  
To do him good shall have none end.    

PSALM XCII.  
Sing this as the 89. Psalm.  

A Thing both good and meet truly,  
it is to laud the Lord:  
And to thy Name, O Lord, most high,  
to sing in one accord.   

verse 2 To show the kindness of the Lord,  
betime ere day be light:  
And eke declare his truth abroad,  
when it doth draw to night.   

verse 3 Upon tenne-stringed instruments,  
on lute and harp so sweet:  
With all the mirth ye can invent,  
of instruments most meet.   

verse 4 For thou hast made me to rejoice,  
in things so wrought by thee:  
And I have joy in heart and voice,  
thy handy works to see.   

verse 5 O Lord, how glorious, and how great,  
are all thy works so stout!  
So deeply are thy counsels set,  
that none can try them out.   

verse 6 The man unwise, he doth not know,  
how this is brought to pass:  
Nor yet the idiot fool also,  
doth understand this case.   

verse 7 when so the wicked at their will,  
as grass do spring full fast:  
They, when they flourish in their ill,  
for aye shall be made waste.   

verse 8 But thou art mighty, Lord most high,  
yea, thou dost reign therefore,  
In every time eternally,  
both now and evermore.   

verse 9 For why? O Lord, behold and see,  
behold thy foes, I say:  
How all that work iniquity,  
shall perish and decay.   

verse 10 But thou like th'unicorn this while,  
shalt lift mine horn on high:  
With fresh and new prepared oil,  
thine ointed king am I   

verse 11 And of my foes before mine eyes,  
shall see the fall and shame:  
Of all that up against me rise,  
mine ears shall hear the same.   

verse 12 The just shall flourish up on high,  
as Date-trees bud and blow:  
And as the Cedars multiply,  
in Libanus that grow.   

verse 13 For they are planted in the place,  
and dwelling of our God:  
Within the Courts they spring apace,  
and flourish all abroad:   

verse 14 And in their age much fruit shall bring,  
both fat and well beseen:  
And pleasantly both bud and spring,  
with boughs and branches green.   

verse 15 To show that God is good and just,  
and upright in his will:  
He is my Rock, my hope, and trust,  
in him there is none ill.    

PSALM XCIII.  
Sing this as the 70. Psalm:  

THe Lord as King aloft doth reign,  
in glory goodly dight  
And he to show his strength and main,  
hath gird himself with might.   

verse 2 The Lord likewise the earth hath made,  
and shaped it so sure:  
No might can make it move or fade,  
at stay it doth endure.   

verse 3 E'er that the world was made or wrought,  
thy seat was set before:  
Beyond allt i'm that can be thought,  
thou hast been evermore.   

verse 4 The floods, O Lord, the floods do rise,  
they roar and make a noise:  
The floods, I say, did enterprise,  
and lifted up their voice.   

verse 5 Yea, though the storms arise in sight,  
though seas do rage and swell,  
The Lord is strong and more of might,  
for he on high doth dwell.   

verse 6 And look what promise he doth make,  
his household to defend:  
For just and true they shall it take,  
all times withouten end.    

PSALM XCIV.  
Sing this as the 41. Psalm.  

O Lord, since vengeance doth to thee,  
and to none else belong:  
Now show thyself, O Lord our God,  
with speed revenge our wrong.   

verse 2 Arise thou great judge of the world,  
and have at length regard:  
That as the proud deserve and do,  
thou wilt them so reward.   

verse 3 O Lord, how long shall wicked men,  
triumph thy flock to slay?  
Yea, Lord, how long? for they triumph,  
as though who now but they.   

verse 4 How long shall wicked doers speak,  
their great disdain we see?  
Whose boasting pride doth seem to threat,  
no speech but theirs to be.   

verse 5 O Lord, they smite thy people down,  
not sparing young nor old:  
Thine heritage they so torment,  
as strange is to behold.   

verse 6 The widow and the stranger both,  
they murder cruelly,  
The fatherless they put to death,  
and cause they know not why.   

verse 7 And yet say they, Tush, tush, the Lord  
will not behold this deed,  
Nor yet will jacob's God regard,  
the things by us decreed.   

verse 8 But now take heed, ye fools unwise,  
among the folk that dwell:  
Ye fools, I say, when will ye weigh,  
or understand this well?   

verse 9 He that the ear did plant and place,  
shall he be slow to hear?  
Or he that made the eye to see,  
shall he not see most clear?   

verse 10 Or he that plagu'de the Heathen folk,  
and knowledge teacheth men,  
To nurture such as went astray,  
shall he not punish then?   

verse 11 The Lord our God, who man did frame,  
his very thoughts doth know:  
And that they are both vile and vain,  
to him is known also.   

verse 12 But blessed is the man, O Lord,  
whom thou dost bring in awe:  
And teachest him by this thy rod,  
to love and fear thy Law.   

verse 13 That thou may give him rest and ease,  
in time of troubles great:  
When that the pit is digged up,  
th'ungodly for to eat.   

verse 14 Surely the Lord will never fail,  
his people which him love:  
Nor yet forsake his heritage,  
which he doth still approve.   

verse 15 For judgement now with truth shall join,  
that justice may be free:  
And such as be upright in heart,  
thereof full glad shall be.   

verse 16 Who now will up, and rise with me,  
against this wicked band?  
Or who against these workers ill,  
on my part stout will stand?   

verse 17 If that the Lord had not me helped,  
doubtless it had been done:  
To wit, my soul in silence brought,  
and so my foes had won.   

verse 18 But though my foot did swiftly slide,  
yet when I did it tell,  
Thy mercies, Lord, so held me up,  
that I therewith not fell.   

verse 19 For in the heaps of sorrows sharp,  
that did mine heart oppress:  
Thy mercies were no me so great,  
they did my soul refresh.   

verse 20 Will't thou, vain man, have aught to do,  
with that most wicked chair,  
Which forgeth mischief as a law,  
without remorse or fear?   

verse 21 Against the souls of godly men,  
they all with speed convent:  
And so condemn the guiltless blood,  
of the poor innocent.   

verse 22 But yet the Lord is my refuge,  
in all these dangers deep▪  
And God the Rock is of mine hope,  
who doth me always keep.   

verse 23 He will reward their wickedness,  
and in his wrath them kill:  
Yea, them destroy shall GOD our LORD,  
for he both can and will.    

PSALM XCV.  
O Come, let us lift 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, to give him thanks and praise: In singing Psalms unto his grace, let us be glad always.  

verse 3 For why? the Lord, he is, no doubt,  
a great and mighty God:  
A King above all gods throughout,  
in all the world abroad.   

verse 4 The secrets of the earth so deep,  
and corners of the land:  
The tops of hills, that are so steep,  
he hath them in his hand.   

verse 5 The sea and waters all are his,  
for he the same hath wrought:  
The earth and all that therein is,  
his hand hath made of nought.   

verse 6 Come, let us bow, and praise the Lord,  
before him leet us fall:  
And kneel to him with one accord,  
the which hath made us all.   

verse 7 For why? he is the Lord our God,  
for us he doth provide:  
We are his flock, he doth us feed,  
his sheep, and he our guide.   

verse 8 To day if ye his voice will hear,  
then harden not your heart,  
As ye with grudging many a year,  
provoked me in desert.   

verse 9 Whereas your fathers tempted me,  
my power for to prove:  
My wondrous works when they did see,  
yet still they did me move.   

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 Wherefore I swore when that my wrath,  
was kindled in my breast,  
That they should never tread the path,  
to enter in my rest.    

PSALM 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 Heathen eke declare,  
his honour round about:  
To show his wonders do not spare,  
in all the world throughout.   

verse 4 For why? the Lord is much of might,  
and worthy praise always:  
And he is to be dread of right,  
above all gods, I say.   

verse 5 For all the Heathen gods abroad,  
are idols, that will fade:  
But yet our God, he is the Lord,  
that hath the heavens made.   

verse 6 All praise and honour eke do dwell,  
for aye before his face:  
Both power and might likewise excel,  
within his holy place.   

verse 7 Ascribe unto the Lord always,  
(ye people of the world)  
All might and worship eke, I say,  
ascribe unto the Lord.   

verse 8 Ascribe unto the Lord also,  
the glory of his Name:  
And eke unto his Courts do go,  
with gifts unto the same.   

verse 9 Fall down, and worship ye the Lord,  
within his Temple bright:  
Let all the people of the world,  
be fearful at his sight.   

verse 10 Tell all the world, be not aghast,  
the Lord doth reign above:  
Yea, he hath set the earth so fast,  
that it shall never move.   

And that it is the Lord alone,  
that rules with princely might,  
To judge the Nations every one,  
with equity and right.   

verse 11 Ye heavens therefore with joy begin,  
and let the earth rejoice:  
Thou sea, and all that is therein,  
cry out and make a noise.   

verse 12 The field shall joy, and every thing,  
that springeth of the earth:  
The wood, and every tree, shall sing,  
with gladness and with mirth,   

verse 13 Before the presence of the Lord,  
and coming of his might:  
For he shall come to judge the world,  
with equity and right.    

PSALM XCVII.  
Sing this as the 95. Psalm.  

THe Lord doth reign, whereat the earth,  
may joy with pleasant voice:  
And eke the Yles with joyful mirth,  
may triumph and rejoice.   

verse 2 Both clouds and darkness eke do swell,  
and round about him beat:  
Yea, right and justice ever dwell,  
and bide about his seat.   

verse 3 Yea, fire and heat at once shall run,  
and go before his face:  
Which shall his foes and enemies burn,  
abroad in every place.   

verse 4 His lightnings eke full bright did blaze,  
and to the world appear:  
Whereat the earth did look and gaze,  
with dread and deadly fear.   

verse 5 The hills like wax did melt in sight,  
and presence of the Lord:  
They fled before that rulers might,  
which guideth all the world.   

verse 6 The heavens eke declare and show,  
his justice forth abroad:  
That all the world may see and know,  
the glory of our God.   

verse 7 Confusion sure shall come to such,  
as worship idols vain:  
And eke to those that glory much,  
dumb pictures to maintain.  
For all the idols of the world,  
which they as gods do call,  
Shall feel the power of the Lord,  
and down to him shall fall.   

verse 8 With joy did Zion hear this thing,  
and judah did rejoice:  
And at thy judgements they did sing,  
and made a pleasant noise:   

verse 9 For thou, O Lord, art set on high,  
in all the earth abroad:  
And art exalted wondrously,  
above each other god.   

verse 10 All ye that love the Lord do this,  
hate all things that are ill:  
For he doth keep the souls of his,  
from such as would them spill.   

verse 11 And light doth spring up to the just,  
with pleasure for his part:  
Great joy with gladness, mirth and lust,  
to them of upright heart.   

verse 12 Ye righteous in the Lord rejoice,  
his holiness proclaim:  
Be thankful eke with heart and voice,  
and mindful of the same.    

PSALM XCVIII.  
Sing this as the 95. Psalm.  

O Sing ye now unto the Lord,  
a new and pleasant song:  
For he hath wrought throughout the world,  
his wonders great and strong.  
With his right hand full worthily,  
he doth his foes devour,  
And get himself the victory,  
with his own arm and power.   

verse 2 The Lord doth make the people know,  
his saving health and might,  
The Lord doth eke his justice show,  
in all the Heathens sight.   

verse 3 His grace and truth to Israel,  
in mind he does record,  
That all the earth hath seen right well,  
the goodness of the Lord.   

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 Upon the harp unto him sing,  
give thanks to him with Psalms,   

verse 6 Rejoice before the Lord our King,  
with trumpet and with shawms.   

verse 7 Yea, let the sea, with all therein,  
with joy both roar and swell,  
The earth likewise, let it begin,  
with all that therein dwell.   

verse 8 And let the floods rejoice their filles,  
and clap their hands apace:  
And eke the mountains and the hills,  
before the LORD his face.   

verse 9 For he shall come to judge and try,  
the world and every wight:  
And rule the people mightily,  
with justice and with right.    

PSALM XCIX.  
Sing this as the 95. Psalm.  

THe Lord doth reign, although at it  
the people rage full sore:  
Yea, he on Cherubin doth sit,  
though all the world would roar.   

verse 2 The Lord that doth in Zion dwell,  
is high and wondrous great:  
Above all folk he doth excel,  
and he aloft is set.   

verse 3 Let all men praise thy mighty Name,  
for it is fearful sure:  
And let them magnify the same,  
that holy is and pure.   

verse 4 The princely power of our King,  
doth love judgement and right:  
Thou rightly rulest every thing,  
in jaakob through thy might.   

verse 5 To praise the Lord our God devise,  
all honour him accord:  
Before his footstool fall likewise,  
he is the holy Lord.   

verse 6 Moses, Aaron, and Samuel,  
as Priests on him did call:  
When they did pray, he heard them well,  
and gave them answer all.   

verse 7 Within the cloud to them he spoke,  
then did they labour still,  
To keep such Laws as he did make,  
and pointed them until.   

verse 8 O Lord our God, thou didst them hear,  
to thee when they did seek:  
Thy mercy did on them appear,  
though thou their sins didst wreak.   

verse 9 Give laud and praise to God our Lord,  
within his holy hill:  
For why? our God throughout the world,  
is holy ever still.    

PSALM C.  
ALl people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the LORD with cheerful voice, Him serve with fear, his praise foorth-tell, Come ye before him and rejoice.  

verse 3 The Lord, ye know, is God indeed,  
Without our aid he did us make:  
We are his flock, he doth us feed,  
And for his sheep he doth us take.   

verse 4 Oh, enter then his gates with praise,  
Approach with joy his courts unto:  
Praise, laud, and bless his Name always,  
For it is seemly so to do.   

verse 5 For why? 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.    

SALME CI.  
OF mercy and of judgement both. O LORD, my song shall be: And it so oft as I do sing, shall be, O LORD, to thee. verse 2 I will my ways with wisdom guide, till thou my state erect: And walk uprightly in mine house, as one of thine Elect.  

verse 3 No wicked thing will I attempt,  
but from the same refrain:  
I hate the sins of faithless folk,  
no such I will maintain.   

verse 4 The froward heart may take his leave,  
such shall not with me dwell:  
And for the proud and wicked man,  
I will with force expel.   

verse 5 Who so his neighbour doth backbite,  
that man will I destroy:  
And who so hath a proud high look,  
I will the same annoy:   

verse 6 For such as lead a godly life,  
and wickedness forsake,  
Will I defend, and more than that,  
my servants will them make.   

verse 7 Who so is bend to use deceit,  
mine house is not for such:  
The liar may I not behold,  
his lies I hate so much.   

verse 8 Th'ungodly soon I will destroy,  
which dwell the land about:  
And from the City of the Lord,  
all wicked men root out.    

PSALM CII.  
LORD, to mine humble suit give ear, And let my cry fore thee appear▪ verse 2 Hid not thy face this troublous time, But when I call thine ears incline, Make haste to hear me, LORD, I pray: verse 3 For like as smoke consum'th away, So are my days here on this earth, And all my bones parched as an hearth.  

verse 4 Like the mown grass withered and dry,  
Such is mine heart, because that I,  
Through grief, my bread forgot to eat:   

verse 5 For through my voice of groanings great,  
My bones unto my skin do stick.   

verse 6 Yea, I the Pelicane am like,  
Which doth in wilderness abide:  
And like the Owl of deserts wide.   

verse 7 As on the house top all alone,  
The sparrow doth herself bemoan:  
Even so I watch throughout the night:   

verse 8 For daily lo, my foes me spite,  
And they that thus do rage and scorn,  
With one consent my death have sworn,   

verse 9 I ashes ate, as bread, through woe,  
And blended my cup with tears also.   

verse 10 This▪ Lord, me happeneth for thine ire,  
And for thy wrath as hot as fire:  
For thou in high estate me placed,  
And down to dust again hast cast.   

verse 11 My days are like the fading shade,  
I like the withered grass am made,   

verse 12 But, Lord, thou still abidest sure,  
Thy memory for aye doth dure.   

verse 13 Thou wilt arise for Zion hill,  
And grant thy mercy her until:  
For lo, the time, the time, I say,  
Of mercy, Lord, is come this day:   

verse 14 For in her stones thy servants lust,  
And pity take upon her dust,   

verse 15 So shall the Heathen fear thy Name,  
And earthly kings thy glorious fame.   

verse 16 What time the Lord shall Zion rear,  
And in his glory shall appear,   

verse 17 And to the desolate him bend,  
Despising not their suit t'attende.   

verse 18 This shall be written for the race,  
That after shall succeed in place:  
Yea, people yet uncreated,  
The lords renown abroad shall spread.   

verse 19 For from his holy Temple high,  
The Lord our God hath cast his eye,  
From heaven the earth behold did he,   

verse 20 The prisoners groans to hear and see,  
And set the damned free from care,   

verse 21 That they in Zion may declare,  
This holy Name of God always,  
And in jerusalem his praise.   

verse 22 When to convene the folk accord,  
And kingdoms all to serve the Lord,   

verse 23 My strength he bated in the ways,  
And shorter cut my life and days.   

verse 24 Wherefore I said, my God most high,  
In midst my life let me not die,  
Thy years eternally endure,  
From age to age abiding sure.   

verse 25 Thou in times past the earth didst ground,  
Thine handiwork the heavens are found,   

verse 26 They perish shall, thou standing still,  
They shall wax old, as garments will,  
Thou changing them, they shall so bide,   

verse 27 But thou art one, whose years not slide,   

verse 28 Thy servants sons for aye shall last,  
And in thy sight their seed stand fast.    

PSALM CIII.  
MY soul, give laud unto the LORD, my spirit shall do the same, And all the secrets of mine heart, praise ye his holy Name. verse 2 Give thanks to GOD, for all his gifts, show not thyself unkind, And suffer not his benefits, to flippe 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 if from death,  
from which thou couldst not flee,  
His mercy and compassion both,  
he did extend to thee.   

verse 5 That filled with goodness thy desire,  
and did prolong thy youth,  
Like as the Eagle casteth her bill,  
whereby her age reneweth.   

verse 6 The Lord with justice doth repay,  
all such as be oppressed,  
So that their sufferings and their wrongs,  
are turned to the best.   

verse 7 His ways and his commandements,  
to Moses he did show,  
His counsels, and his valiant acts,  
the Israelites did know.   

verse 8 The Lord is kind and merciful,  
when sinners do him grieve,  
The slowest to conceive a wrath,  
and readiest to forgive.   

verse 9 He thyd'th not us continually,  
though we be full of strife,  
Nor keep'th our faults in memory,  
for all our sinful life.   

verse 10 Nor yet according to our sins,  
the Lord doth us regard,  
Nor after our iniquities,  
he doth us not reward.   

verse 11 But as the space is wondrous great,  
twixt earth and heaven above.  
So is his goodness much more large,  
to them that do him love.   

verse 12 God doth remove our sins from us,  
and our offences all,  
As far as is the Sun rising,  
full distant from his fall.   

verse 13 And look what pity parents dear,  
unto their children bear,  
Like pity bears the Lord to such,  
as worship him in fear.   

verse 14 The Lord that made us, knoweth our shape,  
our mould, and fashion just,  
How weak and frail our nature is,  
and how we are but dust.   

verse 15 And how the time of mortal men,  
is like the withering hay,  
Or like the flower right fair on field,  
that fad'th full soon away:   

verse 16 Whose gloss and beauty stormy winds,  
do utterly disgrace.  
And make that after their assaults,  
such blossoms have no place.   

verse 17 But yet the goodness of the Lord,  
with his shall ever stand,  
Their children's children do receive,  
his righteousness at hand.   

verse 18 I mean which keep his Covenant,  
with all their whole desire,  
And not forget to do the thing,  
that he doth them require.   

verse 19 The heavens high are made the seat,  
and footstool of the Lord,  
And by his power imperial,  
he gouern'th all the world.   

verse 20 Ye Angels which are great in power,  
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 every place,  
praise ye his holy Name,  
Mine heart, my mind, and eke my soul,  
praise ye also the same.    

PSALM CIV.  
MY soul, praise the LORD, speak good of his Name, O LORD, our great GOD, how dost thou appear, So passing in glory, that great is thy fame. Honour and majesty in thee shine most clear. verse 2 With light as a rob, thou hast thee beclad, Whereby all the earth thy greatness may see. The heavens in such sort, thou also hast spread. That it to a curtain compared may be.  

verse 3 His chamber-beames lie,  
in the clouds full sure:  
Which as his Charets,  
are made him to bear,  
And there with much swiftness,  
his course doth endure:  
Upon the wings riding,  
of winds in the air.   

verse 4 He maketh his spirits,  
as Heralds to go,  
And lightnings to serve,  
we see also priest,  
His will to accomplish,  
they run to and fro,  
To save and consume things,  
as seemeth him best.   

verse 5 He groundeth the earth,  
so firmly and fast,  
That it once to move,  
none have shall such power.   

verse 6 The deep a fair covering,  
for it made thou hast,  
Which by his own nature,  
the hills would devour:   

verse 7 But at thy rebuke,  
the waters do flee,  
And so give due place,  
thy word to obey:  
At thy voice of thunder,  
so fearful they be.  
That in their great raging,  
they haste soon away.   

verse 8 The mountains full high,  
they then up ascend,  
If thou do but speak,  
thy word they fulfil.  
So likewise the valleys,  
most quickly descend,  
Where thou them appointest,  
remain they do still.   

verse 9 Their bounds hast thou set,  
how far they shall run,  
So as in their rage,  
not pass that they can:  
For God hath appointed,  
they shall not return,  
The earth to destroy more,  
which made was for man.   

verse 10 He sendeth the springs,  
to strong streams or lakes,  
Which run do full swift,  
among the huge hills,   

verse 11 Where both the wild asses,  
their thirst oft times slakes,  
And beasts of the mountains,  
thereof drink their filles.   

verse 12 By these pleasant springs,  
or fountains full fair,  
The fowls of the air,  
abide shall and dwell,  
Who moved by nature,  
to hop here and there,  
Among the green branches,  
their song shall excel.   

verse 13 The mountains to moist  
the clouds he doth use:  
The earth with his works,  
are wholly .   

verse 14 So as the brute cattle,  
he doth not refuse:  
but grass doth provide them,  
and herb for man's meat.   

verse 15 Yea, bread, wine, and oil,  
he made for man's sake,  
His face to refresh,  
and heart to make strong.   

verse 16 The Cedars of Liban,  
this great Lord did make,  
Which trees he doth nourish,  
that grow up so long.   

verse 17 In these may birds build,  
and make there their nest,  
In fyrre-trees the storckes,  
remain and abide.   

verse 18 The high hills are succours,  
for wild goats to rest:  
And eke the rocks stony,  
for coneys to hide.   

verse 19 The moon than is set,  
her seasons to run:  
The days from the nights,  
thereby to discern:  
And by the descending,  
also of the sun.  
The cold from the heat, so  
thereby we do learn.   

verse 20 When darkness doth come,  
by God's will and power:  
Then creep forth do all,  
the beasts of the wood.   

verse 21 The lions range roaring,  
their prey to devour:  
But yet it is thou, Lord,  
which givest them food.   

verse 22 Assoon as the Sun,  
is up, they retire:  
To couch in their dens,  
then are they full feign,   

verse 23 That man do his work may,  
as right doth require:  
Till night come, and call him,  
to take rest again.   

verse 24 How sundry, O Lord,  
are all thy works found:  
With wisdom full great,  
they are indeed wrought:  
So that the world all whole,  
of thy praise doth sound.  
And as for thy riches,  
they pass all men's thought:   

verse 25 So is the great sea,  
which large is and broad:  
Where things that creep, swarm,  
and beasts of each sort.   

verse 26 There both mighty ships sail,  
and some lie at road:  
The whale huge and monstrous,  
there also doth sport.   

verse 27 All things on thee wait,  
thou dost them relieve:  
And thou in due time,  
full well dost them feed.   

verse 28 Now, when it doth please thee,  
the same so to give:  
They gather full gladly,  
those things which they need:  
Thou openest thine hand,  
and they find such grace,  
That they with good things,  
are filled we see.   

verse 29 But sore they are troubled,  
if thou turn thy face:  
For if thou their breath take,  
vile dust than they be.   

verse 30 Again, when thy Spirit,  
from thee doth proceed,  
All things to appoint,  
and what shall ensue,  
Then are they created,  
as thou hast decreed:  
And dost by thy goodness,  
the dry earth renew.   

verse 31 The praise of the LORD,  
for ever shall last:  
Who may in his works,  
by right well rejoice:   

verse 32 His looks can the earth make,  
to tremble full fast:  
And likewise the mountains,  
to smoke at his voice.   

verse 33 To this LORD and GOD,  
sing will I always,  
So long as I live,  
my GOD praise will I.   

verse 34 Then am I most certain,  
my words shall him please.  
I will rejoice in him,  
to him will I cry.   

verse 35 The sinners, O LORD,  
consume in thine ire:  
And eke the perverse,  
them root out with shame:  
But as for my soul, now,  
let it still desire,  
And say with the faithful,  
Praise ye the LORDS NAME.    

PSALM CV.  
Sing this as the 104. Psalm.  

O Praise ye the LORD,  
and call on his NAME:  
Among the folk show,  
his noble works wrought▪   

verse 2 Sing praises, sing to him,  
to set forth his fame:  
And talk of the wonders,  
he hath to pass brought.   

verse 3 In his holy NAME,  
rejoice and be light,  
And let their hearts joy,  
which seek for the LORD.   

verse 4 Seek ye our GOD holy,  
his strength and his might,  
His face to behold still,  
for ever accord.   

verse 5 His marvelous works,  
keep fixed in your mind:  
His signs and his judgements,  
which he by mouth spoke.   

verse 6 Ye seed of his servant,  
Abraham by kind,  
And you sons of jaakob,  
whom he his doth take.   

verse 7 He is our LORD GOD,  
whose judgements are known,  
Throughout all the earth,   

verse 8 and he aye certain,  
His promise remembered,  
once made to his own,  
For thousands of ages,  
to bide and remain.   

verse 9 Th'agreement, I say,  
with Abraham made,  
Which unto Isaak,  
by oath he made sure,   

verse 10 Confirming to jaakob,  
for a law and trade,  
And bond to Israel,  
always to endure:   

verse 11 Saying on this wise,  
to thee give I shall,  
As lot to enjoy,  
the Canaanites ground.   

verse 12 Albeit they were then,  
in number but small:  
Yea, few, and but strangers,  
throughout the land found.   

verse 13 And from place to place,  
did walk to and fro:  
And from one kingdom,  
to other folk move.   

verse 14 Yet suffered he no man,  
them wrong for to do.  
But thus for their sakes, he  
great kings did reprove.   

verse 15 Touch not mine ointed,  
nor harm not at all.  
My Prophet's most dear:   

verse 16 and on the whole earth,  
A famine extreme then,  
to come he did call:  
Which utterly stroyed,  
their store whole with dearth.   

verse 17 Yet sent he before,  
a man to provide:  
Even joseph his own,  
in servage was sold,   

verse 18 Whose feet they in stocks held,  
yea, he a long tide,  
With fetters of iron,  
was kept in sure hold.   

verse 19 Until the time came,  
his cause should be known,  
And that the LORDS word,  
his patience and tried.   

verse 20 Then sent the king for him,  
and loosed him full soon:  
The head of the people,  
his bands laid aside.   

verse 21 Who made him the lord,  
his house over all:  
And of his substance,  
the ruler and stay,   

verse 22 That he might his princes,  
unto his will thrall  
And eke teach the elders,  
of wisdom the way.   

verse 23 Then came Israel,  
into Egypt land:  
A stranger in Cham,  
jaakob then abode:   

verse 24 Where GOD did increase them,  
much like the sea sand:  
And made them more mighty,  
than those them withstood.   

verse 25 Whose hearts he did turn,  
his people to hate,  
And seek by deceit,  
his servants to abuse.   

verse 26 But then he sent Moses,  
their cause to debate,  
And Aaron his servants,  
whom he did forth chose.   

verse 27 They unto his foes,  
his message declar'de:  
His signs and his wonders,  
of Ham in the land.   

verse 28 He darkness sent down then,  
and dark it appeared:  
And these not rebelled,  
to do his command.   

verse 29 Their waters he turned,  
red blood for to be:  
He slew all their fish,   

verse 30 and frogs made to breed,  
Even in their kings chambers,   

verse 31 then also spoke he,  
So lice and fleas swarmed,  
the land through indeed.   

verse 32 He sent on them hail,  
in stead of sweet rain,  
And great flames of fire,  
their country throughout.   

verse 33 Their vines and their fig-trees,  
he struck to their pain,  
And broke the trees all,  
their costs round about.   

verse 34 He spoke but the word,  
and grasshoppers came,  
With huge caterpillars,  
beyond all men's thought.   

verse 35 The grass they devoured,  
that grew then in Ham,  
And fruits of the ground all,  
they brought unto nought.   

verse 36 Also the first-born,  
the land through he smote:  
Even the beginning,  
of their force and might.   

verse 37 And with gold and silver,  
brought forth his own lot:  
Amongst whose tribes was not,  
one feeble in sight.   

verse 38 Egypt rejoiced,  
when they went away:  
For why? upon them,  
their fear then was fall.   

verse 39 The LORD a cloud spread out  
to guide them by day:  
And fire for to light them,  
the night over all.   

verse 40 They did but demand,  
and quails he them sent:  
And with bread from heaven,  
he did them suffice.   

verse 41 The hard rock he opened,  
and waters out went:  
Even through the dry places,  
like floods that do rise.   

verse 42 For he doth remember,  
his holy oath made:  
Unto Abraham,  
his servant most dear.   

verse 43 And brought forth his people,  
(that were with woe lad)  
His own chosen children,  
with joy and glad cheer:   

verse 44 The Heathen folks land,  
to them he did part:  
The people's whole labours,  
they had to possess.   

verse 45 That they from his statutes,  
and laws should not start:  
Wherefore, our LORD GOD praise,  
his laud no time cease.    

PSALM CVI  
Sing this as the 95. Psalm.  

PRaise ye the LORD, for he is good,  
his mercies dure for aye:   

verse 2 Who can express his noble acts,  
or all his praise display?   

verse 3 They blessed are, that judgement keep,  
and justly do always:   

verse 4 With favour of thy people, LORD,  
remember me, I pray.   

And with thy saving health, O LORD,  
vouchsafe to visit me:   

verse 5 That I the great felicity,  
of thine Elect may see.  
And with the people's joy I may,  
a joyful mind possess:  
And may with thine inheritance,  
a glorying heart express.   

verse 6 Both we and eke our fathers all,  
have sinned every one:  
We have committed wickedness,  
and lewdly 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.   

Nor yet thy mercy's multitude,  
did keep in thankful mind:  
But at the sea, yea, the red sea,  
rebelled most unkind.   

verse 8 Nevertheless he saved them,  
for honour of his NAME:  
That he might make his power known,  
and spread abroad with fame.   

verse 9 The red sea he did then rebuke,  
and forthwith it was dried:  
And as in wilderness, so through,  
the deep he did them guide.   

verse 10 He saved them from the cruel hand,  
of their despiteful foe:  
And from the enemy's hand he did,  
deliver them also.   

verse 11 The waters their oppressors whelm'de,  
not one was left alive:   

verse 12 Then they beleeu'de his words, and praise  
in songs they did him give:   

verse 13 But by and by unthankfully,  
his works they clean forgot:  
And for his counsel and his will,  
they did neglect to wait.   

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 Then when they lodged in their tents,  
at Moses they did grudge:  
Aaron, the holy of the LORD,  
so did they envy much.   

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 assemblies kindled was,  
the hot consuming fire:  
And wasting flame did then burn up,  
the wicked in his ire.   

verse 19 Upon the hill of Horeb, they  
an idol calf did frame:  
And there the molten image did,  
they worship of the same.   

verse 20 Into the likeness of a calf,  
that feedeth on the grass:  
Thus they their glory turned, and all  
their honour did deface.   

verse 21 And GOD their only Saviour,  
unkindly they forgot:  
Which many great and mighty things,  
In Egypt land had wrought.   

verse 22 And in the land of Ham for them,  
most wondrous works had done:  
And by the red sea dreadful things,  
performed long agone:   

verse 23 Therefore, for their so showing them,  
forgetful and unkind:  
To bring destruction on them all,  
he purposed in his mind:   

Had not his chosen Moses stood,  
before him in the break,  
To turn his wrath, lest he on them,  
with slaughter should him wreak.   

verse 24 They did despise the pleasant land,  
that he behight to give:  
Yea, and the words that he had spoke,  
they did no whit believe.   

verse 25 But in their tents with grudging heart,  
they wickedly repined:  
Nor to the voice of GOD the LORD,  
they gave an hearkening mind.   

verse 26 Therefore, against them lifted he,  
his strong revenging hand:  
Them to destroy in wilderness,  
ere they should see the land.   

verse 27 And to destroy their seed, among  
the Nations, with his rod:  
And through the countries of the world,  
to scatter them abroad.   

verse 28 To Baal-Peor than they did,  
adjoin themselves also,  
And ate the offerings of the dead,  
so they forsook him tho.   

verse 29 Thus with their own inventions,  
his wrath they did provoke:  
And in his so enkindled wrath,  
the plague upon them broke.   

verse 30 But phineas stood up with zeal,  
the sinners vile to slay:  
And judgement he did execute,  
and then the plague did stay.   

verse 31 It was imputed unto him,  
for righteousness that day:  
And from thenceforth so counted is,  
from race to race for ay.   

verse 32 At waters eke of Meribah,  
they did him angry make:  
Yea, so far forth, that Moses was,  
then punished for their sake.   

verse 33 Because they vexed his Spirit so sore,  
that in impatient heat:  
His lips spoke unadvisedly,  
his fervour was so great.   

verse 34 Nor as the LORD commanded them,  
they slew the people tho:   

verse 35 But were among the Heathen mixed,  
and learned their works also.   

verse 36 And did their idols serve, which were  
their ruin and decay:   

verse 37 To fiends their sons and daughters they  
did offer up and slay.   

verse 38 Thus with unkindly murdering knife,  
the guiltless blood they spilled:  
Yea, their own sons and daughter's blood,  
without all cause of guilt,   

Whom they to Canaan idols then,  
offered with wicked hand:  
And so with blood of innocentes,  
defiled was the land.   

verse 39 Thus were they stained with the works,  
of their own filthy way:  
And with their own inventions,  
whoring did they stray.   

verse 40 Therefore, against his people was  
the LORDS wrath kindled sore:  
And even his own inheritance,  
he did abhor therefore.   

verse 41 Into the hands of Heathen men,  
he gave them for a prey:  
And made their foes their lords, whom they  
were forced to obey.   

verse 42 Yea, and their hateful enemies,  
oppressed them in their land:  
And they were humbly made to stoup,  
as subjects to their hand.   

verse 43 Full oftentimes from thrall had he,  
delivered them before:  
But with their counsels they to wrath,  
provoked him evermore.   

Therefore, they by their wickedness,  
were brought full low to lie:   

verse 44 Yet when he saw them in distress,  
he hearkened to their cry.   

verse 45 He called to mind his Covenant,  
which he to them had swore:  
And by his mercy's multitude,  
repent him therefore.   

verse 46 And favour he them made to find,  
before the sight of those,  
That led them captive from their land,  
and erst had been their for'rs.   

verse 47 Save us, O'LORD, that art our GOD,  
save us, O LORD, we pray:  
And from among the Heathen folk,  
LORD, gather us away.   

That we may spread the noble praise,  
of thy most holy NAME:  
That we may glory in thy praise,  
and sound abroad thy fame.   

verse 48 The LORD the GOD of Israel,  
be blest for evermore:  
Let all the people say Amen,  
praise ye the LORD therefore.    

PSALM CVII.  
Give thanks unto the LORD, our GOD, for gracious is he, And that his mercy hath none end, all mortal men may see. verse 2 Such as the LORD redeemed hath, with thanks should praise his NAME, And show how they from foes were freed, and how he wrought the same.  

verse 3 He gathered them forth of the land,  
that lay so far about:  
From East to West, from North to South,  
his hand did find them out.   

verse 4 They wandered in the wilderness,  
and strayed from the way:  
And found no city where to dwell,  
that serve might for their stay,   

verse 5 Whose thirst and hunger was so great,  
in those deserts so void:  
That faintness did them sore assault,  
and eke their souls annoyed.   

verse 6 Then did they cry in their distress,  
unto the LORD for aid:  
Who did remove their troublous state,  
according as they prayed.   

verse 7 And by that way, which was most right,  
he led them, like a guide:  
That they might to a city go,  
and there also abide.   

verse 8 Let men, therefore, before the LORD,  
confess his goodness then:  
And show the wonders that he doth,  
before the sons of men.   

verse 9 For he the empty soul sustained,  
whom thirst had made to faint:  
The hungry soul with goodness fed,  
and did them eke acquaint.   

verse 10 Such as do dwell in darkness deep,  
where they of death do wait:  
Fast bound to taste such troublous storms,  
as iron chains do threat.   

verse 11 For that against the LORDS own words,  
they sought so to rebel:  
Esteeming light his counsels high,  
which do so far excel.   

verse 12 But when he humbled them full low,  
than they fell down with grief:  
And none was found so much to help,  
whereby to get relief.   

verse 13 Then did they cry in their distress,  
unto the LORD for aid:  
Who did remove their troublous state,  
according as they prayed.   

verse 14 For he from darkness out them brought,  
and from deaths dreadful shade:  
Bursting with force the iron bands,  
which did before them lad.   

verse 15 Let men, therefore, before the LORD,  
confess his kindness then:  
And show the wonders that he doth,  
before the sons of men.   

verse 16 For he threw down the gates of brass,  
and broke them with strong hand,  
The iron bars he smote in two,  
nothing could him withstand.   

verse 17 The foolish folk great plagues do feel,  
and cannot from them wend:  
But heap on more to those they have,  
because they do offend.   

verse 18 Their soul so much did loath all meat,  
that none they could abide,  
Whereby death had them almost caught,  
as they full truly tried.   

verse 19 Then did they cry in their distress,  
unto the LORD for aid:  
Who did remove their troublous state,  
according as they prayed:   

verse 20 For he then sent to them his word,  
which health did soon restore:  
And brought them from those dangers deep,  
wherein they were before.   

verse 21 Let men, therefore, before the LORD,  
confess his kindness then:  
And show the wonders that he doth,  
before the sons of men.   

verse 22 And let them offer sacrifice,  
with thanks, and also fear:  
And speak of all his wondrous works,  
with glad and joyful cheer.   

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 Those men are forced to behold,  
the LORDS works what they be:  
And in the dangerous deep the same,  
most marvelous they see.   

verse 25 For at his word the stormy wind,  
ariseth in a rage,  
And stirreth up the surges so,  
as nought can them assuage.   

verse 26 Then are they lifted up so high,  
the clouds they seem to gain:  
And plunging down the depth until,  
their souls consume with pain.   

verse 27 And like a drunkard, to and fro,  
now here, now there they reel:  
As men with fear of wit bereft,  
or had of sense no feel.   

verse 28 Then did they cry in their distress,  
unto the LORD for aid:  
Who did remove their troublous state,  
according as they prayed.   

verse 29 For with his word the LORD doth make  
the sturdy storm to cease:  
So that the great waves from their rage,  
are brought to rest and peace.   

verse 30 Then are men glad when rest is come,  
which they so much do crave:  
And are by him in haven brought,  
which they so feign would have.   

verse 31 Let men, therefore, before the LORD,  
confess his kindness then,  
And show the wonders that he doth,  
before the sons of men.   

verse 32 Let men in presence of the folk,  
with praise extol his NAME,  
And where the Elders do convene,  
let them there do the same.   

verse 33 For running floods to dry deserts,  
he doth oft change and turn:  
And drieth up, as it were dust,  
the springing Well and Burn.   

verse 34 A fruitful land with pleasures decked,  
full barren he doth make:  
When on their sins, which dwell therein,  
he doth just vengeance take.   

verse 35 Again, the wilderness full rude,  
he maketh fruit to bear,  
With pleasant springs of water clear,  
though none before was there,   

verse 36 Wherein such hungry souls are set,  
as he doth freely choose,  
That they a city may them build,  
to dwell in for their use.   

verse 37 That they may sow their pleasant land,  
and vineyards also plant:  
To yield them fruits of such increase,  
as none may seem to want.   

verse 38 They multiply exceedingly,  
the LORD doth bless them so,  
Who doth also their bruit beasts make,  
by numbers great to grow.   

verse 39 But when the faithful are low brought,  
by the oppressors stout,  
And minish do through many plagues,  
that compass them about.   

verse 40 Then doth he princes bring to shame,  
which did them so oppress:  
And likewise caused them to err,  
within the wilderness.   

verse 41 but yet the poor he raiseth up,  
out of his troubles deep,  
And oft times doth his train augment,  
much like a flock of sheep.   

verse 42 The righteous shall behold this sight,  
and also much rejoice,  
Whereas the wicked and perverse,  
with grief shall stop their voice.   

verse 43 But who is wise? that now full well,  
he may these things record:  
For certainly such shall perceive,  
the kindness of the LORD.    

PSALM CVIII.  
Sing this as the 57 Psalm.  

O GOD, behold mine heart and tongue,  
they both prepared be,  
My voice advance will I in song,  
and give all praise to thee.   

verse 2 Rise up, sweet melody to make,  
my viol and mine harp,  
For I by break of day will wake,  
thy laud and praise to carp.   

verse 3 Among the people, LORD, I shall,  
give praises unto thee,  
And eke amid the nations all,  
to thee my song shall be.   

verse 4 For why? thy mercy great doth stretch,  
above the heavens high,  
Likewise thy truth, O LORD, doth reach,  
unto the cloudy Sky.   

verse 5 Exalt thyself, O LORD our GOD,  
above the heavens bright,  
Set forth thy praise in earth abroad,  
thy glory and thy might.   

verse 6 That thy beloved in the land,  
may freed be from all thrall,  
O help us, LORD with thy right hand,  
and hear me when I call.   

verse 7 I will rejoice, sith GOD hath said,  
within his holy place,  
That I shall Sichem land divide,  
and Succothes vale, by pace.   

verse 8 For Gilead shall be mine own,  
Manasses mine beside:  
Mine head-strength Ephraim well known,  
my law doth judah guide.   

verse 9 Moab my wash-pot, and my shoe,  
on Edom will I cast:  
Yea, I on Palestine also,  
shall triumph at the last.   

verse 10 Who now will lead me by the hand,  
into the City strong?  
Or be my guide to Edom land,  
so that I go not wrong?   

verse 11 Is it not thou, O LORD our GOD,  
which hadst us clean forsook:  
And went'st not with our hosts abroad,  
when wars in hand we took?   

verse 12 O LORD, when trouble doth assail,  
with aid us then relieve:  
Vain is, and nothing can avail,  
the help that man can give.   

verse 13 Through GOD to do we shall have might,  
acts worthy of renown:  
He shall our foes put unto flight,  
yea, he shall tread them down.    

PSALM CIX.  
IN speechless silence do not hold, O LORD, thy tongue always: O GOD, even thou, I say, that art, the GOD of all my praise. verse 2 The wicked and the guileful mouth, on me disclosed be: And they with false and lying tongue, have spoken unto me.  

verse 3 They did beset me round about,  
with words of hateful spite:  
Without all cause of my desert,  
against me did they fight:   

verse 4 For my good will they were my foes,  
but then 'gan I to pray:   

verse 5 My good with ill, my friendlynesse,  
with hate they did repay.   

verse 6 Set thou the wicked over him,  
to have the upper hand,  
At his right hand eke suffer thou,  
his hateful foe to stand.   

verse 7 When he is judged, let him then,  
condemned be therein,  
And let the prayer that he makes,  
be turned into sin.   

verse 8 Few be his days, his charge also,  
let thou another take,   

verse 9 His children let be fatherless,  
his Wife a widow make.   

verse 10 Let his offspring be vagabonds,  
to beg and seek them bread:  
wandering out of the wasted place,  
where erst they have been fed.   

verse 11 Let covetous extortioners,  
catch all his goods and store,  
And let the strangers spoil the fruits,  
of all his toil before.   

verse 12 Let there be none to pity him,  
let there be none at all,  
That on his children fatherless,  
will let his mercy fall.   

verse 13 And so let his posterity,  
for ever be destroyed,  
Their name out-blotted in the age,  
that after shall succeed.   

verse 14 Let not his father's wickedness,  
from GOD'S remembrance fall,  
And let thou not his mother's sin,  
be done away at all.   

verse 15 but in the presence of the LORD,  
let them remain for ay:  
That from the earth their memory,  
he my cut clean away.   

verse 16 Sith mercy he forgot to show,  
but did pursue with spite,  
The troubled man, and sought to slay,  
the woeful hearted wight.   

verse 17 As he did cursing love, it shall  
betide unto him so,  
And as he did not blessing love,  
it shall be far him fro.   

verse 18 As he with cursing clad himself,  
so it like water shall,  
Into his bowels, and like oil,  
into his bones befall.   

verse 19 As garments let it be to him,  
to cover him for ay,  
And as a girdle, wherewith he  
shall girded be always.   

verse 20 Lo, let the same before the LORD,  
be guerdon of my foe,  
Yea, and of those that evil speak,  
against my soul also.   

verse 21 But thou, O LORD that art my GOD,  
deal thou, I say, with me,  
After thy NAME deliver me,  
for good thy mercies be.   

verse 22 Because in depth of great distress,  
I needy am and poor,  
And eke within my pained breast,  
my heart is wounded sore.   

verse 23 Even so I do departed away,  
as doth declining shade:  
And as the grasshopper, so I  
am shaken off, and fade.   

verse 24 With fasting long, from needful food,  
enfeebled are my knees:  
And all her fatness hath my flesh,  
enforced been to lose.   

verse 25 And I also a vile reproach,  
to them was made to be:  
And they that did upon me look,  
did shake their heads at me.   

verse 26 But thou, O LORD, that art my GOD,  
mine aid and succour be,  
According to thy mercy, LORD,  
save and deliver me.   

verse 27 And they shall know thereby, that this,  
LORD, is thy mighty hand:  
And that thou, thou hast done it, LORD,  
so shall they understand.   

verse 28 Although they curse with spite, yet thou  
shalt bless with loving voice:  
They shall arise, and come to shame,  
thy servant shall rejoice.   

verse 29 Let them be clothed all with shame,  
that enemies are to me:  
And with confusion, as a cloak,  
eke let them covered be.   

verse 30 But greatly I will with my mouth,  
give thanks unto the LORD:  
And I among the multitude,  
his praises will record.   

verse 31 For he with help at his right hand,  
will stand the poor man by:  
To save him from the men, that would  
condemn his soul to die.    

PSALM CX.  
THe LORD most high, unto my LORD thus spoke, Sat thou now down, and rest at my right hand, Until that I thine enemies do make, A stool to be, whereon thy feet may stand.  

verse 2 The sceptre of thy regal power and might,  
From Zion shall the LORD send & disclose:  
Be thou, therefore, the ruler in the sight,  
And in the midst of all thy mortal foes.   

verse 3 Thy people shall come willingly to thee,  
What time thine host in holy beauty show,  
The yuth that of thy womb do spring shallbe  
Compared like unto the morning dew.   

verse 4 Thus God hath sworn, & it perform will he,  
And not repent, nor any time it break,  
Thou art a Priest for ever unto me,  
After the form of King Melchisedeck.   

verse 5 The Lord our God, who is at every stound,  
At thy right hand, to be thy help and stay,  
He princes proud, & stately kings shall wound,  
For love of thee, in his fierce wrathful day.   

verse 6 He shall be judge among the Heathen all,  
He places void with carcases shall fill,  
And in his rage, the heads eke smite he shall,  
That over country's great do work their wil   

verse 7 Yea, he through haste for to pursue his foes,  
Shall drink the brook that runneth in the way,  
And thus when he confounded shall have those,  
His head on high then shall he lift that day.    

PSALM CXI.  
WIth heart I do accord, To praise and laud the LORD, In presence of the just, verse 2 For great his works are found, To search them such are bound, As do him love and trust. verse 3 His works are gloirous, Also his righteousness, It doth endure for ever. verse 4 His wondrous works he would, We still remember should, his mercy faileth never.  

verse 5 Such as do love him bear,  
A portion full fair,  
He hath up for them laid,  
For this they shall well find;  
He will them have in mind,  
And keep them as he said.   

verse 6 For he did not disdain,  
His works to show them plain,  
By lightnings and by thunders,  
When he the Heathens land,  
Did give into their hand,  
Where they beheld his wonders.   

verse 7 Of all his works ensueth,  
Both judgement, right, and truth,  
Whereto his statutes tend.   

verse 8 They are decreed sure,  
For ever to endure,  
Which equity doth end.  
Redemption he gave,  
His people for to save.   

verse 9 And hath also required,  
His promise not to fail,  
But always to prevail:  
His holy NAME be feared.   

verse 10 Who so with heart full feign,  
True wisdom would attain,  
The LORD fear and obey:  
Such as his laws do keep,  
Shall knowledge have full deep,  
His praise shall last for aye.    

PSALM CXII.  
THe man is blest, that GOD doth fear, And that his laws doth love indeed: verse 2 His seed on earth GOD will uprear, And bless such as from him proceed. verse 3 His house with good he will fulfil, His righteousness endure shall still.  

verse 4 Unto the righteous doth arise,  
In trouble joy, in darkness light:  
Compassion is in his eyes,  
And mercy always in his sight.   

verse 5 Yea, pity moveth such to lend,  
He doth by judgement things expend.   

verse 6 And surely such shall never fail,  
For in remembrance had is he:   

verse 7 No tidings ill can make him quail.  
Who in the LORD sure hope doth see,   

verse 8 His heart is firm, his fear is past,  
For he shall see his foes down cast.   

verse 9 He did well for the poor provide,  
His righteousness shall still remain:  
And his estate with praise abide,  
Though that the wicked man disdain:   

verse 10 Yea, gnash his teeth thereat shall he,  
And so consume his state to see.    

PSALM CXIII.  
Ye children, which do serve the LORD, Praise ye his NAME with one accord. verse 2 Yea, blessed be always his NAME, verse 3 Who from the rising of the sun, Till it return where it begun, Is to be praised with great fame. verse 4 The LORD all people doth surmount, As for his glory, we may count, Above the heavens high to be. verse 5 With GOD the LORD who may compare, Whose dwellings in the heavens are? Of such great power and force is he.  

verse 6 He doth abase himself, we know,  
Things to behold, both here below,  
And also in the heaven above,   

verse 7 The needy out of dust to draw,  
And eke the poor, which help none saw,  
His only mercy did him move,   

verse 8 And so him set in high degree,  
With princes of great dignity,  
That rule his people with great fame.   

verse 9 The barren he doth make to bear,  
And with great joy her fruit to rear.  
Therefore praise ye his holy NAME.    

PSALM CXIV.  
WHen Israel, by GOD'S address, from pharao's land was bend, And jacob's house the strangers left, and in the same train went. verse 3 In judah GOD his glory showed, his holiness most bright. So did the Israelites declare, his Kingdom, power, and might.  

verse 3 The sea it saw, and suddenly,  
as all amazed, did flee,  
The roaring streams of Iordans flood,  
recoiled backwardly.   

verse 4 As Rams afraid, the mountains skipped,  
their strength did them forsake:  
And as the silly trembling Lambs,  
their tops did beat and shake.   

verse 5 What ailde thee, sea, as all amazed,  
so suddenly to flee?  
Ye rolling waves of Jordan flood,  
why ran ye backwardly?   

verse 6 Why shook ye hills, as Rams afraid,  
why did your strength so shake?  
Why did your tops as trembling Lambs,  
for fear quiver and quake?   

verse 7 O earth confess thy sovereign LORD,  
and dread his mighty hand,  
Before the face of jacob's GOD,  
fear ye, both sea and land.   

verse 8 I mean the GOD which from hard rocks  
doth cause main floods appear,  
And from the stony flint doth make,  
gush out the fountains clear.    

PSALM CXV.  
NOt unto us, O LORD, I say, to us give none, But give all praise of grace and truth, unto thy NAME alone. verse 2 Why shall the Gentiles say, to us, as in despite, Where is their GOD they call upon? where is their hearts delight?  

verse 3 Doubtless, our sovereign GOD,  
in heaven sitt'h on high,  
And worketh what him liketh best,  
for all things do can he.   

verse 4 But their idols and gods,  
before whom they do stand,  
Silver and gold they are at most,  
the work even of men's hand.   

verse 5 A mouth they have, speechless,  
not moving tongue nor lips,  
And eyes they have, but see no whit,  
no more than do dead chips.   

verse 6 Ears they have, and hear not,  
as do the ears of man:  
A nose also, but to no use,  
for smell nothing they can.   

verse 7 Both hands and feet they have,  
in form there is no lack:  
But neither touch, nor go they can,  
nor yet with throat noise make.   

verse 8 Like unto them shall be,  
the forgers that them frame:  
And likewise such are no less mad,  
which call upon their name.   

verse 9 But thou, O Israel,  
in GOD put confidence:  
For to all such an aid he is,  
a buckler, and defence.   

verse 10 and thou tribe of Aaron,  
in GOD put confidence:  
For to all such an aid he is,  
a buckler, and defence.   

verse 11 All ye that fear the LORD,  
in GOD put confidence:  
For to all such an aid he is,  
a buckler, and defence.   

verse 12 The LORD hath us in mind,  
and will us bless each one;  
The house I mean of Israel,  
and the tribe of Aaron.   

verse 13 And bless will he all them,  
that fear the LORD indeed:  
Aswell the weak, as them of strength,  
which seek to him at need.   

verse 14 With graces manifold,  
the LORD will all you bless:  
Aswell your seed, as you yourselves,  
with plenty and increase.   

verse 15 For ye are dear to him,  
that LORD is over all.  
Who made both heaven and the earth,  
and things both great and small.   

verse 16 The heavens are the LORDS,  
as his own dwelling place:  
But unto men the earth he giveth,  
thereon to run their race.   

verse 17 Surely they that are dead,  
do not now praise the LORD:  
Nor such as in the grave are laid,  
do thereunto accord.   

verse 18 But we that here do live,  
shall thank the LORD always:  
With heart and mouth give thanks will we,  
likewise all you him praise.    

PSALM CXVI.  
I Love the LORD, because my voice, and prayer heard hath he: verse 2 When in my days I called on him, he bowed his ear to me. verse 3 Even when the snares of cruel death, about beset me round, When pains of hell me caught, and when, I woe and sorrow found.  

verse 4 Upon the NAME and GOD my LORD,  
than did I call and say,  
Deliver thou my soul, O LORD,  
I do thee humbly pray.   

verse 5 The LORD is very merciful,  
and just he is also,  
And in our GOD compassion,  
doth plentifully flow.   

verse 6 The LORD in safety doth preserve,  
all those that simple be,  
I was in woeful misery,  
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 thou hast delivered,  
my soul from deadly thrall,  
My moisted eyes, from mournful tears,  
my sliding feet from fall.   

verse 9 Before the LORD I in the land  
of life will walk therefore:   

verse 10 I did believe, therefore I spoke,  
for I was troubled sore.   

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:  
And on the LORDS NAME I will call,  
when I my prayer make.   

verse 14 I to the LORD will pay the vows,  
that I have him beheght:  
Yea, now, even at this present time,  
in all his people's fight.   

verse 15 Right dear and precious in his sight,  
the LORD doth ay esteem,  
The death of all his holy ones,  
what ever men do deem.   

verse 16 Thy servant, LORD, thy servant, lo,  
I do myself confess,  
And handmaids son, thou, LORD, hast broke  
the bonds of my distress.   

verse 17 And I will offer up to thee,  
a sacrifice of praise:  
And I will call upon the NAME  
oF GOD the LORD always.   

verse 18 I to the LORD will pay the vows,  
that I have him beheght:  
Yea, now, even at this present time,  
in all his people's sight.   

verse 19 Yea, in the courts of GOD'S own house,  
and in the midst of thee,  
O thou jerusalem, I say,  
wherefore, the LORD praise ye,    

PSALM CXVII.  
O Praise the LORD, ye nations all, Laud him ye people great and small: verse 2 For why? his grace and tender love, To us is great, as we well prove: His truth is constant evermore: Unto the LORD sing praise therefore.   

PSALM CXVIII.  
Give to the LORD all praise and honour: For he is gracious and kind: Yea, more his mercy and great favour, Doth firm abide world without end. verse 2 Let Israel now say thus boldly: That his mercies for ever dure: verse 3 And let Aaron's whole progeny, Confess the same stable and sure.  

verse 4 Let those that fear GOD them now address,  
To come and sing to him therefore:  
That his great love and tender kindness,  
Remaineth still for evermore.   

verse 5 For when with troubles I was pressed,  
I then upon the LORD did call:  
Who heard my voice, and me up-raised,  
And set at large free from all thrall.   

verse 6 The most of might, who heard my complaint,  
He is with me, my part to take:  
No fear, therefore, shall cause me to faint,  
Nor ought that man may against me make.   

verse 7 The LORD on my side doth him retire,  
With such as do me help and aid:  
So that I shall see my just desire,  
Upon my foes, which me upbraid.   

verse 8 In GOD to trust is far better,  
Then to vain man to trust and stand:   

verse 9 To trust in GOD, I say is surer,  
Than princes, lords, of sea and land.   

verse 10 All nations have me round compassed,  
With one consent: yet in GOD'S NAME,  
By me they shall be soon destroyed,  
And put to flight, rebuke, and shame.   

verse 11 They have me round about enclosed,  
Yea, and shut up with one accord:  
Yet they by me shall be destroyed,  
Even in the NAME of GOD the LORD.   

verse 12 Like bees they came about me swarming,  
But were as fire of thorns put out:  
For in GOD'S NAME, the everliving,  
I shall confound them all, no doubt.   

verse 13 Thou hast, O cruel adversary,  
Thrust sore at me, with main & might:  
To cause me fall: but lo, contrary,  
For GOD hath helped me in my right.   

verse 14 My strength & force is GOD the most high,  
Yea, he my song is of pleasance:  
For he hath been in all adversity,  
Mine helper and deliverance.   

verse 15 The voice of joy and freedom shall be,  
Within the just man's dwelling place:  
Saying, Behold, right valiantly,  
The Lords right hand hath brought to pass.   

verse 16 The hand most strong of the Almighty,  
Exalted is now presently,  
Of God the Lord the right hand sturdy,  
Hath done (say they) triumphantly.   

verse 17 Away, away, enuyers each one,  
For yet deaths cup I shall not prove:  
But shall still live, that I may expone,  
And show abroad GOD'S works above.   

verse 18 The LORD my GOD hath me chastised,  
And that right sore, I must confess:  
But, of his goodness, not delivered  
Me unto death, in that distress.   

verse 19 Open, therefore, to me the gates fair,  
Which are the gates of righteousness,  
That through the same I may have repair,  
And praise the LORD his holiness.   

verse 20 This is GOD'S gate, famous and worthy,  
Whereat the righteous enter shall:   

verse 21 I will thee praise, Lord, which hast heard me  
And my deliverance been withal.   

verse 22 The stone which wholly was refused,  
And of the builders cast away:  
The same laid is now, and placed,  
As of the corner chief head and stay.   

verse 23 Which thing is done by th'only working,  
Of GOD the LORD most glorious,  
And as a wonder is appearing,  
Unto our sight most marvelous.   

verse 24 This is of truth the day most happy,  
Which GOD hath made of his goodness:  
Let us therein be blithe and merry,  
And sing to GOD with great gladness.   

verse 25 O LORD, I now beseech and pray thee,  
Save thou the king, and him maintain:  
Give him good luck, & prosperous to be,  
O LORD, I yet require again.   

verse 26 Who in the Name of God most holy,  
Doth come, he blessed be always:  
We wish also ye may be happy,  
Who in God's house are night and day.   

verse 27 The Lord our God he is most mighty,  
And hath us given light at last:  
Unto the horns of th'Altar holy,  
Your sacrifice now bind full fast.   

verse 28 Thou art the God, in whom I glory,  
To thee will I give praise therefore:  
Even thou my God art, therefore will I,  
Laude and exalt thee evermore.   

verse 29 Give to the Lord all praise and honour,  
For gracious is he and kind:  
Yea, more, his mercy and great favour,  
Doth ay endure world without end.    

PSALM CXIX.  

ALEPH.  
BLessed are they that perfect are, and pure in mind and heart, Whose lives and conversation, from God's Laws never start. verse 2 Blessed are they that give themselves, his statutes to observe: Seeking the Lord with all their heart, and never from him swerver.  

verse 3 Doubtless such men go not astray,  
nor do no wicked thing:  
Which steadfastly walk in his paths,  
with out any wandering.   

verse 4 It is thy will and commandment,  
that with attentive heed,  
Thy honorable and divine precepts,  
we learn and keep indeed.   

verse 5 Oh, would to God it might thee please,  
my ways so to address.  
That I might both in heart and voice,  
thy Laws keep and confess.   

verse 6 So should no shame my life attaint,  
whiles I thus set mine eyes:  
And bend my mind always to muse,  
on thy sacred decrees.   

verse 7 Then will I praise with upright heart,  
and magnify thy NAME:  
When I shall learn thy judgements just,  
and likewise prove the same.   

verse 8 And wholly will I give myself,  
to keep thy Laws most right:  
Forsake me not for ever, LORD,  
but show thy grace and might.    

BETH.  

verse 9 By what means may a young man best,  
his life learn to amend?  
If that he mark and keep thy word,  
and therein his life spend,   

verse 10 Unfeignedly I have thee sought,  
and thus seeking abide:  
Oh, never suffer me, O LORD,  
from thy precepts to slide.   

verse 11 Within mine heart and secret thought,  
thy word I have hid still:  
That I might not at any time,  
offend thy godly will.   

verse 12 We magnify thy NAME, O LORD,  
and praise thee evermore:  
Thy statutes of most worthy fame,  
O LORD, teach me therefore,   

verse 13 My lips have never ceased to preach,  
and publish day and night,  
The judgements all, which did proceed  
from thy mouth full of might.   

verse 14 Thy testimonies and thy ways,  
please me no less indeed,  
Then all the treasures of the earth,  
which worldlings make their meed.   

verse 15 Of thy precepts I will still muse,  
and thereto frame my talk,  
As at a mark, so will I aim,  
thy ways how I may walk.   

verse 16 Mine only joy shall be so fixed,  
and on thy Laws so set,  
That nothing can me so far blind,  
that I thy words forget.    

GIMEL.  

verse 17 Grant to thy servant now such grace,  
as may my life prolong:  
Thine holy word than will I keep,  
both in mine heart and tongue.   

verse 18 Mine eyes which were dim and shut up,  
so open make and bright,  
That of thy Law and marvelous works,  
I may have the clear sight.   

verse 19 I am a stranger in this earth,  
wandering now here, now there:  
Thy word therefore to me disclose,  
my footsteps for to clear.   

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 men and malicious,  
thou hast destroyed each one:  
And cursed are such, as do not  
thine Hests attend upon.   

verse 22 LORD, turn from me rebuke and shame,  
which wicked men conspire:  
For I have kept thy covenants,  
with zeal as hot as fire.   

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 For why? thy covenants are my joy,  
and my great hearts solace:  
They serve in stead of counsellors,  
my matters for to pass.    

dale.  

verse 25 I am, alas, as brought to grave,  
and almost turned to dust:  
Restore therefore my life again,  
as thy promise is just.   

verse 26 My ways when I acknowledged,  
with mercy thou didst hear:  
Hear now eftsoons, and me instruct,  
thy laws to love and fear.   

verse 27 Teach me once thoroughly for to know,  
thy precepts and thy lore:  
Thy works then will I meditate,  
and lay them up in store.   

verse 28 My soul I feel so sore oppressed,  
that it melteth for grief:  
According to thy word therefore,  
haste, Lord, to send relief.   

verse 29 From lying and deceitful lips,  
let thy grace me defend:  
And that I may learn thee to love,  
thine holy law me send.   

verse 30 The way of truth both strait and sure,  
I have chosen and found:  
I set thy judgements me before,  
which keep me safe and sound.   

verse 31 Since then, O Lord, I forced myself,  
thy covenants to embrace:  
Let me therefore have no rebuke,  
nor check in any case.   

verse 32 Then will I run with joyful cheer,  
where thy word doth me call:  
When thou hast set mine heart at large,  
and rid me out of thrall.    

HERALD  

verse 33 Instruct me, Lord, in the right trade,  
of thy statutes divine:  
And it to keep, even to the end,  
mine heart I will incline.   

verse 34 Grant me the knowledge of thy Law,  
and I shall it obey:  
With heart and mind, and all my might,  
I will it keep (I say)   

verse 35 In the right path of thy precepts,  
guide me, Lord, I require:  
None other pleasure do I wish,  
nor greater thing desire.   

verse 36 Incline mine heart thy laws to keep,  
and covenants to embrace:  
And from all filthy avarice,  
Lord, shield me with thy grace.   

verse 37 From vain desire 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:  
Which am thy servant, and do love,  
and fear nothing but thee.   

verse 39 Reproach and shame, which I so fear,  
from me, O LORD, expel:  
For thou dost judge with equity,  
and therein dost excel.   

verse 40 Behold, mine hearts desire is bend,  
thy Laws to keep for ay:  
LORD, strengthen me so with thy grace,  
that it perform I may.    

VAV.  

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 slanderous mouths,  
of lewd men and unjust:  
For in thy faithful promises,  
stands my comfort and trust.   

verse 43 The word of truth within my mouth,  
let ever still be priest:  
For in thy judgements wonderful,  
mine hope doth stand and rest.   

verse 44 And while that breath within my breast,  
doth natural life preserve:  
Yea, till this world shall be dissolved,  
thy Law I will observe.   

verse 45 So walk will I, as set at large,  
and made free from all dread:  
Because I sought how for to keep,  
thy precepts and thy read.   

verse 46 Thy noble acts I will describe,  
as things of most great fame:  
Even before kings I will them blaze,  
and shrink no whit for shame.   

verse 47 I will rejoice then to obey,  
thy worthy Hests and will,  
Which evermore I have loved best,  
and so will love them still.   

verse 48 Mine hands will I lift to thy Laws,  
which I have dearly sought:  
And practise thy commandements,  
I will in deed and thought.    

ZAIN.  

verse 49 Thy promise which thou mad'st to me,  
thy servant, LORD, remember:  
For therein have I put my trust,  
and confidence for ever.   

verse 50 It is my comfort and my joy,  
when troubles me assail:  
For were my life not by thy word,  
my life would soon me fail.   

verse 51 The proud and such as GOD contemn,  
still made of me a scorn:  
Yet would I not thy Law forsake,  
as he that were forlorn.   

verse 52 But called to mind, LORD, thy good works,  
showed to our father's old:  
Whereby I felt the joys surmount,  
my grief an hundredth fold.   

verse 53 But yet (alas) for fear I quake,  
seeing how wicked men,  
Thy Law forsook, and did procure,  
thy judgements, who knoweth when?   

verse 54 And as for me, I framed my song,  
thy statutes of exalt:  
When I among the strangers dwelled,  
and thoughts 'gan me assault.   

verse 55 I thought upon thy Name, O Lord,  
by night, when others sleep:  
As for thy law, I it obey,  
and ever will it keep.   

verse 56 This grace I did obtain, because  
thy covenants sweet and dear,  
I did embrace, and also keep,  
with reverence and with fear.    

HETH.  

verse 57 O God, who art my part and lot,  
my comfort, and my stay:  
I have decreed and promised,  
thy law to keep always.   

verse 58 Mine earnest heart did humbly sue,  
in presence of thy face,  
As thou therefore hast promised,  
Lord, grant me of thy grace.   

verse 59 My life I have examined,  
and tried my secret heart,  
Which to thy statutes caused me,  
my feet strait to convert.   

verse 60 I did not stay, nor linger long,  
as they that slothful are,  
But hastily thy laws to keep,  
I did myself beware.   

verse 61 The cruel bands of wicded men,  
have made of me their prey,  
Yet would I not thy laws forget,  
nor from the go astray.   

verse 62 Thy righteous judgement toward me,  
so great is, and so high,  
That even at midnight will I rise,  
thy Name to magnify.   

verse 63 Companion am I to all them,  
which fear thee in their heart,  
And neither will for love nor dread,  
from thy commandements start.   

verse 64 Thy mercies, Lord, most plenteously,  
do all the world fulfil,  
Oh, teach me how I may obey,  
thy statutes, and thy will.    

TETH.  

verse 65 According to thy promise, Lord,  
so hast thou with me dealt,  
For of thy grace, in sundry sorts,  
have I, thy servant, felt.   

verse 66 Teach me always to judge aright,  
and give me knowledge sure,  
For certainly believe I do,  
that thy precepts are pure.   

verse 67 Ere thou didst touch me with thy rod,  
I erred, and went astray,  
But now I keep thine holy word,  
and make it all my stay.   

verse 68 Thou art both good and gracious,  
and givest most liberally,  
Thine ordinances how to keep,  
therefore, O Lord, teach me.   

verse 69 The proud and wicked men have forged,  
against me many a lie,  
Yet thy commandements still observe,  
with all mine heart will I.   

verse 70 Their hearts are swollen with worldy wealth  
as grease so are they fat,  
But in thy law do I delight,  
and nothing seek but that.   

verse 71 O happy time, may I well say,  
when thou didst me correct:  
For as a guide, to learn thy Laws,  
thy rods did me direct.   

verse 72 So that to me thy word and law,  
is dearer manifold.  
Then thousands great of silver and gold,  
or aught that can be told.    

IOD.  

verse 73 Seeing thine hands have made me, Lord,  
to be thy creature:  
Grant knowledge likewise how to learn,  
to put thy Laws in ure.   

verse 74 So they that fear thee shall rejoice,  
when ever they me see:  
Because I have learned by thy word,  
to put my trust in thee.   

verse 75 When with thy rods the world is plagued,  
I know the cause is just:  
So when thou dost correct me, LORD,  
the cause just needs be must.   

verse 76 Now, of thy goodness, I thee pray,  
some comfort to me send:  
As thou to me, thy servant, hechtst,  
so from all ill me shend.   

verse 77 Thy tender mercies pour on me,  
and I shall surely live:  
For joy and consolation both,  
thy Law to me doth give.   

verse 78 Confound the proud, whose false pretence,  
is me for to destroy:  
But as for me, thine Hests to know;  
I will myself employ.   

verse 79 Who so with reverence do thee fear,  
to me let them retire:  
And such as do thy covenants know,  
and them alone desire.   

verse 80 Mine heart without all wavering,  
let on thy laws be bend:  
That no confusion come to me,  
whereby I should be shent.    

CAPH.  

verse 81 My soul doth faint, and ceaseth not,  
thy saving health to crave:  
And for thy words sake still I trust,  
mine hearts desire to have.   

verse 82 Mine eyes do fail, with looking for  
thy word, and thus I say,  
Oh, when wilt thou me comfort, LORD,  
why dost thou thus delay?   

verse 83 As a skinne-bottell in the smoke,  
so am I parched and dried:  
Yet will I not out of mine heart,  
Let thy commandements slide.   

verse 84 Alas, how long shall I yet live,  
before I see the hour,  
That on my foes, which me torment,  
thy vengeance thou wilt pour?   

verse 85 Presumptuous men have digged pits,  
thinking to make me sure:  
Thus contrary against thy Law,  
mine hurt they do procure.   

verse 86 But thy commandements are all true,  
and causeless they me grieve:  
To thee, therefore, I do complain,  
that thou mightst me relieve.   

verse 87 Almost they had me clean destroyed,  
and brought me quite to ground,  
Yet by thy statutes I abode,  
and therein secure found.   

verse 88 Restore me, Lord, again to life,  
(for thy mercies excel)  
And so I shall thy covenants keep,  
till death my life expel.    

LAMED.  

verse 89 In heaven, Lord, where thou dost dwell,  
thy word is stablished sure,  
And shall for all eternity,  
fast graven there endure.   

verse 90 From age to age thy truth abides,  
as doth the earth witness,  
Whose groundwork thou hast laid so sure,  
as no tongue can express.   

verse 91 Even to this day we may well see,  
how all things persevere:  
According to thine ordinance,  
for all things thee revere.   

verse 92 Had it not been that in thy law,  
my soul had comfort sought,  
Long time ere now, in my distress,  
I had been brought to nought.   

verse 93 Therefore will I thy precepts ay,  
in memory keep fast,  
By them thou hast my life restored,  
when I was at last cast.   

verse 94 No wight to me can title make,  
for I am only thine:  
Save me therefore, for to thy laws,  
mine ears and heart incline.   

verse 95 The wicked men do seek my bane,  
and thereto lie in wait,  
But I the while considered,  
thy noble acts and great.   

verse 96 I see nothing in this wide world,  
at length which hath not end:  
But thy Commandment and thy word,  
beyond all end extend.    

MEM.  

verse 97 What great desire and fervent love,  
do I bear to thy law!  
All the day long, my whole devise,  
is only on thy saw.   

verse 98 Thy word hath taught me far to pass,  
my foes in policy:  
For still I keep it, as a thing  
of most excellency.   

verse 99 My teachers which did me instruct,  
in knowledge I excel,  
Because I do thy covenants keep,  
and them to others tell.   

verse 100 In wisdom I do pass also,  
the ancient men indeed,  
And all because to keep thy laws,  
I held it ay best reed.   

verse 101 My feet I have refrained eke,  
from every evil way,  
Because that I continually,  
thy word might keep (I say)   

verse 102 I have not sweru'de from thy judgements,  
nor yet shrunk any deal,  
For why? thou hast me taught thereby,  
to live godly and well.   

verse 103 Oh, LORD, how sweet unto my taste  
find I thy words always?  
Doubtless no honey in my mouth,  
feel aught so sweet I may.   

verse 104 Thy laws have me much wisdom learned,  
that utterly I hate,  
All wicked and ungodly ways,  
in every kind or rate.    

NUN.  

verse 105 Even as a lantern to my feet,  
so doth thy word shine bright:  
And to my paths, where ever I go,  
it is a flaming light.   

verse 106 I have both sworn, and will perform,  
most certainly doubtless:  
That I will keep thy judgements just,  
and them in life express.   

verse 107 Affliction hath me sore oppressed,  
and brought to deaths door:  
O LORD, as thou hast promised,  
so me to life restore.   

verse 108 The offerings which with heart & voice,  
most frankly I thee give,  
Accept: and teach me how I may,  
after thy judgements live.   

verse 109 My soul is ay so in mine hand,  
that dangers it assail:  
Yet did I not thy Law forget,  
nor it to keep will fail.   

verse 110 Although the wicked laid their nets,  
to catch me at a bray:  
Yet do I not from thy precepts,  
once swerver, or go astray.   

verse 111 Thy Law I have so claimed always,  
as mine own heritage:  
And why? for therein I delight,  
and set my whole courage.   

verse 112 For evermore I have been bend,  
thy statutes to fulfil:  
Even so likewise unto the end,  
I will continue still.    

SAMECH.  

verse 113 The crafty thoughts and double hearts,  
I do always detest:  
But as for thy Law and Precepts,  
I loved ever best.   

verse 114 Thou art my hid and secret place,  
my shield of strong defence:  
Therefore have I thy promises,  
looked for with patience.   

verse 115 Go to, therefore, ye wicked men,  
depart from me anon:  
For the commandements will I keep,  
of God my Lord alone.   

verse 116 As thou hast promised, so perform,  
that death me not assail:  
Nor let my hope abuse me so,  
that through distrust I quail.   

verse 117 Uphold me, and I shall be safe,  
for aught they do or say:  
And in thy statutes pleasure take,  
will I both night and day.   

verse 118 Thou hast trodden such under thy feet,  
as do thy statutes break:  
For nought availth their subtlety,  
their counsel is but weak.   

verse 119 Like dross thou casts the wicked out,  
where ever they be or dwell:  
Therefore can I as thy statutes,  
love nothing half so well.   

verse 120 My flesh (alas) is taken with fear,  
as though it were benomde:  
For when I see thy judgements strait,  
I am as one astoned.    

AIN.  

verse 121 I do the thing that lawful is,  
and give to all men right:  
Resign me not to them that would,  
oppress me with their might.   

verse 122 But for thy servant surety be,  
in that thing that is good,  
That proud men give me not the foil,  
which rage as they were wood.   

verse 123 Mine eyes with waiting are now blind,  
thine help so much I crave:  
And eke thy righteous promise, Lord,  
whereby thou wilt me save.   

verse 124 Entreat thy servant lovingly,  
and favour to him show:  
Thy statutes of most excellency,  
teach me also to know.   

verse 125 Thine humble servant, Lord, I am,  
oh, grant me to understand:  
How by thy statutes I may know,  
best what to take in hand.   

verse 126 It is now time, Lord, to begin,  
for truth is quite decayed.  
Thy law likewise they have transgressed,  
and none against them said.   

verse 127 This is the cause wherefore I love,  
thy Laws better than gold:  
Or jewels fine, which are esteemed,  
most costly to be sold.   

verse 128 I thought thy precepts all most just,  
and so them laid in store:  
All crafty and malicious ways,  
I do abhor therefore.    

PE.  

verse 129 Thy covenants are most wonderful,  
and full of things profound:  
My soul therefore doth keep them sure,  
when they are tried and found.   

verse 130 When men first enter into thy words,  
they find a light most clear:  
And very idiots understand,  
when they it read or hear.   

verse 131 For joy I have both gaped and breathed,  
to know thy Commandment:  
That I might guide my life thereby,  
I sought what thing it meant.   

verse 132 With mercy and compassion, Lord,  
behold me from above:  
As thou art wont to behold such,  
as thy Name fear and love.   

verse 133 Direct my footsteps by thy word,  
that I thy will may know:  
And never let iniquity,  
thy servant overthrow.   

verse 134 From slanderous tongues & deadly harms  
preserve and keep me sure:  
Thy precepts then will I observe,  
and put them eke in ure.   

verse 135 Thy countenance, which doth surmount,  
the Sun in his bright hue:  
Let shine on me, and by thy Law,  
teach me what to eschew.   

verse 136 Out of mine eyes great floods gush out,  
of dreary tears and fell,  
When I behold how wicked men,  
thy Law keep never a deal.    

ZADE.  

verse 137 In every point, Lord, thou art just,  
the wicked though they grudge,  
And when thou dost sentence pronounce,  
thou art a righteous judge.   

verse 138 To render right, and flee from guile,  
are two chief points, and high:  
And such as thou hast in thy Law,  
commanded us straightly.   

verse 139 With zeal and wrath I am consumed,  
and even pined away:  
To see my foes thy words forget,  
for aught that I do may.   

verse 140 So pure and perfect is thy word,  
as any heart can deem:  
And I thy servant nothing more,  
do love or yet esteem.   

verse 141 And though I be nothing set by,  
as one of base degree:  
Yet do I not thine Hests forget,  
nor shrink away from thee.   

verse 142 Thy righteousness, Lord, is most just,  
for ever to endure:  
Also thy Law is truth itself,  
most constant and most pure.   

verse 143 Trouble and grief have seized on me,  
and brought me wondrous low:  
Yet do I still of thy Precepts,  
delight to hear and know.   

verse 144 The righteousness of thy judgements,  
do last for evermore:  
Then teach them me, for even in them,  
my life lieth up in store.    

KOPH.  

verse 145 With fervent heart I called and cried,  
now answer me, O LORD:  
That thy commandements to observe,  
I may fully accord.   

verse 146 To thee, my God, I make my suit,  
with most humble request:  
Save me, therefore, and I will keep,  
thy Precepts and thine Hest.   

verse 147 To thee I cry, even in the morn,  
before the day wax light:  
Because that I have in thy word,  
my confidence whole plight.   

verse 148 Mine eyes prevent the watch by night,  
and ere the day I wake:  
That by devising of thy word,  
I might some comfort take.   

verse 149 Incline thine ears to hear my voice,  
and pity on me take:  
As thou wast wont, so judge me, Lord,  
lest life me should forsake.   

verse 150 My foes draw near, and do procure,  
my death maliciously:  
Which from thy Law are far gone back,  
and strayed from it lewdly.   

verse 151 Therefore, O Lord, approach thou near,  
for need doth so require:  
And all thy Precepts true they are,  
then help, I thee desire.   

verse 152 By thy Commandments I have learned,  
not now, but long ago:  
That they remain for evermore,  
thou hast them grounded so.    

RESH.  

verse 153 My trouble and affliction,  
consider and behold:  
Deliver me, for of thy Law,  
I ever take fast hold.   

verse 154 Defend my good and righteous cause,  
with speed me secure send,  
From death, as thou hast promised,  
Lord, keep me and defend.   

verse 155 As for the wicked, far they are,  
from having health and grace,  
Whereby they might thy statutes know,  
they enter not the trace.   

verse 156 Great are thy mercies, Lord, I grant,  
what tongue can them attain?  
And as thou hast me judgde ere now,  
so let me life obtain.   

verse 157 Though many men do trouble me,  
and persecute most sore,  
Yet from thy Laws I never shrunk,  
nor went awry therefore.   

verse 158 And truth it is, for grief I die,  
when I these traitors see,  
Because they keep no whit thy word,  
nor yet seek to know thee.   

verse 159 Behold, for I do love thy Laws,  
with heart most glad and feign,  
As thou art good and gracious, Lord,  
restore my life again.   

verse 160 What thy word doth decree must be,  
and so it hath been ever,  
Thy righteous judgements are also,  
most true, and decay never.    

SCHIN.  

verse 161 Princes have sought, with cruelty,  
causeless to make me crouch:  
But all in vain, for of thy word,  
the fear did mine heart touch.   

verse 162 And certainly even of thy word,  
I was more merry and glad,  
Then he that of rich spoils and preys,  
great store and plenty had.   

verse 163 As for all lies and falsities,  
I hate most and detest,  
For why? thine holy Law do I,  
above all things love best.   

verse 164 Seven times a day I praise thee, Lord,  
singing with heart and voice,  
Thy righteous acts and wonderful,  
so cause me to rejoice.   

verse 165 Great peace and rest shall all such have,  
who do thy statutes love,  
No danger shall their quiet state,  
impair, or once remove.   

verse 166 Mine only health and comfort, Lord,  
I look for, at thine hand:  
And therefore have I done these things,  
which thou didst me command.   

verse 167 Thy Laws have been mine exercise,  
which my soul most desired:  
So much my love to them was bend,  
that nought else I required.   

verse 168 Thy Statutes and commandements,  
I kept, thou knowest, aright:  
For all the things that I have done,  
are present in thy sight.    

TAV.  

verse 169 O Lord, let my complaint and cry,  
before thy face appear:  
And as thou hast me promised,  
so teach me thee to fear.   

verse 170 Mine humble supplication,  
to thee let find access:  
And grant me, Lord, deliverance,  
for so is thy promise.   

verse 171 Then shall my lips thy praises speak,  
after most ample sort:  
When thou thy statutes hast me taught,  
wherein stands my comfort.   

verse 172 My tongue shall sing and preach thy word,  
and on this wise say shall:  
GOD'S famous acts and noble Laws,  
are just and perfect all.   

verse 173 Stretch out thine hand, I thee beseech,  
and speedily me save:  
For thy commandements to observe,  
chosen, O LORD, I have.   

verse 174 Of thee alone, LORD, I crave health,  
for other know I none:  
And in thy Law, and nothing else,  
I do delight alone.   

verse 175 Grant me, therefore, long days to live,  
thy NAME to magnify:  
And of thy judgements merciful,  
let me thy favour try.   

verse 176 For I was lost, and went astray,  
much like a wandering sheep:  
Oh, seek me, for I have not failed,  
thy commandements to keep.     

PSALM CXX.  
IN trouble and in thrall, Unto the LORD I call, And he doth me comfort: verse 2 Deliver me, I say, From liars lips always: And tongues of false report.  

verse 3 What vantage, or what thing,  
Gets thou, thus for to sting,  
Thou false and flattering liar?   

verse 4 Thy tongue doth hurt, I ween,  
No less than arrows keen,  
Of hot consuming fire.   

verse 5 Alas, too long I slack,  
Within these tents so black,  
Which Kedars are by name:  
By whom the folk elect,  
And all of Isaaks sect,  
Are put to open shame.   

verse 6 With them that peace did hate,  
I came a peace to make,  
And set a quiet life:   

verse 7 But when my word was told,  
Causeless I was controlled,  
By them that would have strife.    

PSALM CXXI.  
I Lift mine eyes to Zion hill, From whence I do attend, That succour GOD me send: verse 2 The mighty GOD me succour will, Who heaven & earth framed. And all things therein named.  

verse 3 Thy foot from slip he will preserve,  
And will thee safely keep:  
For he will never sleep.   

verse 4 Lo, he that Israel doth conserve,  
No sleep at all can him catch,  
But his eyes shall ever watch.   

verse 5 The LORD is thy warrant always,  
The LORD eke doth thee cover,  
As at thy right hand ever.   

verse 6 The Sun shall not thee parch by day,  
Nor the Moon, nor half so bright,  
Shall with cold thee hurt by night.   

verse 7 The LORD will keep thee from distress,  
And will thy life sure save:  
And thou shalt also have,   

verse 8 In thy business good success,  
Where ever thou goest in or out,  
GOD will thy things bring about.    

PSALM CXXII.  
I Did in heart rejoice, To hear the people's voice, In offering so willingly: For let us up, say they, And in the LORDS house pray: Thus spoke the folk full lovingly. verse 2 Our feet that wandered wide, Shall in thy gates abide, verse 3 O thou jerusalem full fair, Which art so seemly set, Much like a City neat, The like whereof is not else where.  

verse 4 The Tribes with one accord,  
The Tribes of GOD the LORD,  
Are thither bend their way to take,  
So GOD before did tell,  
That there his Israel,  
Their prayers should together make:   

verse 5 For there are thrones erect,  
And that for this respect,  
To set forth justice orderly:  
Which thrones right to maintain,  
To David's house pertain,  
His folk to judge accordingly.   

verse 6 To pray let us not cease,  
For jerusalems' peace,  
Thy friends GOD prosper mightily,   

verse 7 Peace be thy walls about,  
And prosper thee throughout,  
Thy Palaces continually.   

verse 8 I wish thy prosperous state,  
For my poor brethren's sake:  
That comfort have by means of thee,   

verse 9 GOD'S house doth me allure,  
Thy wealth for to procure,  
So much always as lieth in me.    

PSALM CXXIII.  
O LORD, that heaven dost possess, I lift mine eyes to thee, Even as the servant lifteth his, his masters hands to see. verse 2 As handmaides watch their mistress hands, some grace for to achieve: So we behold the LORD our GOD, till he do us forgive.  

verse 3 LORD grant us thy compassion,  
and mercy in thy fight,  
For we be filled and overcome,  
with hatred and despite.   

verse 4 Our minds be stuffed with great rebuke,  
the rich and worldly wise,  
Do make of us their mocking stock,  
the proud do us despise.    

PSALM CXXIV.  
NOw Israel may say, and that truly, If that the LORD had not our cause maintained: verse 2 If that the LORD had not our right sustained, when all the world against us furiously, Made their uproars, and said, we should all die.  

verse 3 Now long ago,  
they had devoured us all,  
And swallowde quick,  
for aught that we could deem:  
Such was their rage,  
as we might well esteem,   

verse 4 And as the floods  
with mighty force do fall,  
So had they now,  
our life even brought to thrall.   

verse 5 The raging streams,  
most proud in roaring noise,  
Had long ago,  
over-whelmde us in the deep,   

verse 6 But loved be GOD,  
which doth us safely keep,  
From bloody teeth,  
and their most cruel voice,  
Which as a prey,  
to eat us would rejoice.   

verse 7 Even as the bird,  
out of the fowlers grin,  
Escapes away,  
right so it far'th with us,  
Broke are their nets,  
and we have scaped thus,   

verse 8 GOD, that made heaven  
and earth, is our help then,  
His NAME hath saved  
us from those wicked men.    

PSALM CXXV.  
Such as in GOD the LORD do trust, As Mount-Sion shall firmly stand, And be removed at no hand, The LORD will count them right and just, So that they shall be sure: For ever to endure.  

verse 2 As mighty mountains huge and great,  
jerusalem about do close,  
So will the LORD be unto those,  
Who on his Godly will do wait:  
Such are to him so dear,  
They never need to fear.   

verse 3 For though the righteous try doth he,  
By making wicked men his rod:  
Lest they, through grief forsake their God,  
It shall not as their lot still be.   

verse 4 Give LORD, to these thy light,  
Whose hearts are true and right.   

verse 5 But as for such as turn aside,  
By crooked ways, which they out-sought,  
The LORD will surely bring to nought,  
With workers vile they shall abide,  
But peace with Israel,  
For evermore shall dwell.    

PSALM CXXVI.  
WHen that the LORD, again his Zion had foorth-brought, From bondage great, and also servitude extreme, His work was such as did surmount man's heart and thought, So that we were much like to them that use to dream: Our mouths were with laughter filled then, And eke our tongues did show us joyful men.  

verse 2 The Heathen folk,  
were forced then this to confess,  
How that the LORD,  
for them also great things had done,   

verse 3 But much more we,  
and therefore can confess no less,  
Wherefore to joy,  
we have good cause, as we begun.   

verse 4 O LORD, go forth,  
thou canst our bondage end:  
As to deserts,  
thy flowing rivers send.   

verse 5 Full true it is,  
that they which sow with tears indeed,  
A time will come,  
when they shall reap with mirth and joy.   

verse 6 They went and wept,  
in bearing of their precious seed,  
For that their foes,  
full often times did them annoy,  
But their return,  
with joy they shall sure see,  
Their sheaves home bring,  
and not impeded be.    

PSALM CXXVII.  
EXcept the LORD the house do make, And thereunto do set his hand: What men do build, it cannot stand. Likewise in vain men undertake, Cities and holds to watch and ward, Except the LORD be their safeguard.  

verse 2 Though ye rise early in the morn,  
And so at night go late to bed,  
Feeding full hardly with brown bread,  
Yet were your labour lost and worn,  
But they whom God doth love and keep,  
Receive all things with quiet sleep.   

verse 3 Therefore, mark well, when ever ye see,  
That men have heirs t'enjoy their land,  
It is the gift of GOD'S own hand,  
For GOD himself doth multiply,  
Of his great liberality,  
The blessing of posterity.   

verse 4 And when the children come to age,  
They grow in strength and activeness,  
In person and in comeliness,  
So that a shaft shot with courage,  
Of one that hath a most strong arm,  
Flieth not so swift, nor doth like harm.   

verse 5 Oh, well is him that hath his quiver,  
Furnished with such artillery:  
For when in peril be shall be,  
Such one shall never shake nor shiver,  
When that he pleads before the judge,  
Against his foes, which bear him grudge.    

PSALM 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 sides, 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:  
The promised jerusalem,  
and his felicity.   

verse 6 Thou shalt thy children's Children see,  
to thy great joys, increase:  
And likewise grace on Israel,  
prosperity and peace.    

PSALM CXXIX.  
OF Israel this may now be the song, verse 2 Even from my youth my foes have oft me noyed: A thousand ills since I was tender and young, They have me wrought, yet was I not destroyed.  

verse 3 As yet I bear,  
the mark in bone and skin,  
That one would think,  
the ploughmen with their ploughs,  
Upon my back,  
have made their balks far in,  
For like plowde ground,  
even so have I long furrows.   

verse 4 But yet the LORD,  
who doth all things justly;  
Hath cut the ropes,  
and so staid the wickeds rage.   

verse 5 Even so shall all,  
such perish shamefully,  
Which hate Zion,  
or wish it any damage.   

verse 6 All such men shall,  
be like the grass that groweth,  
Upon the walls,  
or tops of houses most high,  
Which suddenly,  
ere one beware, withreth,  
So that no fruit,  
on such herbs can gathered be.   

verse 7 Never man saw,  
that any mower mowde,  
Such grass as that,  
or thereof his hand did fill:  
Much less that he,  
who glainth of that is sowed,  
Under his arm,  
bore some thing his house until.   

verse 8 Nor yet that he,  
that passeth by that way,  
Saith to the reapers,  
GOD save you, or GOD speed,  
No man doth,  
wish them good luck, I say,  
Or pray, that GOD,  
would for their work send them meed.    

PSALM CXXX.  
LORD, to thee I make my moan, When dangers me oppress, I call, I sigh, plain, and groan, Trusting to find release. verse 2 Hear now, O LORD, my request, For it is full due time: And let thine ears ay be priest, Unto this prayer mine.  

verse 3 O LORD, my GOD, if thou weigh,  
Our sins, and them peruse:  
Who shall then escape, and say,  
I can myself excuse?   

verse 4 But, LORD, thou art merciful,  
And turnst to us thy grace:  
That we with hearts most careful,  
Should fear before thy face.   

verse 5 In GOD I put my whole trust,  
My soul waits on his will:  
For his promise is most just,  
And I hope therein still.   

verse 6 My soul to GOD hath regard,  
Wishing for him always:  
More than they that watch and ward,  
To see the dawning day.   

verse 7 Let Israel then boldly,  
In the LORD put his trust:  
He is that GOD of mercy,  
That his deliver must.   

verse 8 For he it is that must save,  
Israel from his sin:  
And all such as surely have,  
Their confidence in him.    

PSALM CXXXI.  
Sing this as the 95. Psalm.  

LORD, I am not puffed up in mind,  
I have no scornful eye:  
I do not exercise myself,  
in things that are too high.   

verse 2 But as a child, that waned is,  
even from his mother's breast:  
So have I, LORD, behau'de myself,  
in silence and in rest.   

verse 3 O Israel, trust in the LORD,  
let him be all thy stay:  
From this time forth, and evermore,  
from age to age, I say.    

PSALM CXXXII.  
Sing this as the 36. Psalm.  

OF David, LORD, in mind record,  
And eke of his afflictions all:   

verse 2 Who swore an oath unto the LORD,  
And made a solemn vow withal,  
Saying to jacob's mighty GOD:   

verse 3 This promise, LORD, to thee I make,  
Mine house not enter in will I:   

verse 4 Nor rest upon my couch will take,  
Nor once give sleep unto mine eye,  
Or yet mine eyelids close from wake:   

verse 5 Until I for the LORD provide,  
And find some place his own to be,  
Where jacob's mighty GOD may bide,  
And plant his house eternally,  
There to remain from time to tide.   

verse 6 Behold, the same then hear did we,  
In Ephrata that fruitful ground:  
Which is right pleasant unto thee,  
And have thy dwelling place out found,  
Within the Forest fields to be.   

verse 7 Thy Tabernacles there once pight,  
To worship thee, we will be priest:  
Before thy footstool there in fight.   

verse 8 Arise, therefore, come to thy rest,  
Thou, and the Ark of thy great might.   

verse 9 Let righteousness thy priests embrace,  
A precious garment it them make:  
Give to thine holy One solace,   

verse 10 And for thy servant David's sake,  
Refuse not thine Anointeds' face.   

verse 11 To David GOD in truth did swear,  
And sure he will perform that thing:  
Saying, Doubtless I will uprear,  
The fruit that from thy loins shall spring,  
Upon thy throne the rule to bear.   

verse 12 If that thy sons my bond retain,  
And from my Laws aback not flit,  
Which I them learn, this grace again,  
Will I them show, their sons shall sit,  
Upon thy seat, ay to remain.   

verse 13 For GOD hath chosen mount Zion,  
Where to abide he liketh well:   

verse 14 Saying, This is my rest alone:  
For evermore I here will dwell,  
My whole delight is set thereon.   

verse 15 I doubtless will her victuals bless,  
Her poor with bread eke satisfy,   

verse 16 And cloth her Priests with healthfulness,  
Yea, all her good men cause will I,  
To shout and cry for joyfulness.   

verse 17 My servant David's horn of might,  
In her will I make bud and spring:  
For I ordained have a light,  
To mine Anointed CHRIST and King,  
There to remain in all men's sight.   

verse 18 But I will cloth his enemies all,  
With vile reproach, rebuke, and shame:  
Whereas his Crown imperial,  
Unto his honour and great fame,  
Upon his head still flourish shall.    

PSALM CXXXIII.  
O How happy a thing it is, and joyful for to see, Brethren together fast to hold, the band of amity! verse 2 It calls to mind that sweet perfume, and that costly ointment, Which on the sacrificers head, by GOD'S Precept was spent.  

It wet not Aaron's head alone,  
but drenched his beard throughout:  
And finally it did run down,  
his rich attire about.   

verse 3 And as the lower ground doth drink,  
the dew of Hermon hill,  
And Zion with his silver drops,  
the fields with fruit doth fill.   

verse 4 Even so the LORD doth pour on them,  
his blessings manifold,  
Whose hearts and minds without all guile,  
this knot do keep and hold.    

PSALM CXXXIV.  
BEhold and have regard, ye servants of the LORD: Who in his house by night do watch, praise him with one accord.  

verse 2 Lift up your hands on high,  
unto his holy place:  
And give the LORD his praises due,  
his benefits embrace.   

verse 3 For why? the LORD, who did,  
both earth and heaven frame,  
Doth Zion bless, and will conserve,  
for evermore the same.    

PSALM CXXXV.  
Unto the NAME of GOD the LORD, give praise with one accord: O praise him still all ye that be, the servants of the LORD. verse 2 Extol his praise all ye that stand, within the house of GOD: All ye that in his courts remain, his praise declare abroad.  

verse 3 Praise ye the LORD, for he is good,  
sing praises to his NAME:  
It is a comely and good thing,  
always to do the same.   

verse 4 For GOD hath chosen jaakob out,  
his very own ye see:  
So hath he chosen Israel,  
his treasure for to be.   

verse 5 For this I know assuredly,  
the LORD is very great:  
And he that hath above all gods,  
his dwelling place and seat.   

verse 6 For whatsoever pleased him,  
that hath he brought about:  
In heaven, in earth, and in the sea,  
yea, all the depths throughout.   

verse 7 He from the earth the clouds doth bring,  
the lightnings and the rain,  
He maketh eke, and winds to come,  
from whence they did remain.   

verse 8 He smote the first-born of each thing,  
in Egypt that took rest:  
He spared there no living thing,  
the man, nor yet the beast.   

verse 9 O Egypt, he in mids of thee,  
hath made his wonders fall,  
On Pharaoh, thy cruel king,  
and on his servants all.   

verse 10 He sundry people brought to nought,  
destroying them outright:  
And many kings he slew also,  
that were of power and might.   

verse 11 As Sihon, that sometime was lord,  
and king of Amorites:  
And Og, the king of Basan land,  
with all the Canaanites.   

verse 12 And gave their land to Israel,  
an heritage we see:  
To Israel his chosen folk,  
their heritage to be.   

verse 13 Thy NAME, O LORD, shall still endure,  
and thy memorial,  
Throughout all generations,  
that are, or ever shall.   

verse 14 The LORD will surely judge aright,  
his people all indeed:  
And to his servants favour show,  
will he in time of need.   

verse 15 The idols of the Heathen all,  
throughout their costs and lands:  
Of silver and of gold they be,  
the work even of men's hands.   

verse 16 For mouths they have, and speak no whit,  
and eyes, but may not see,   

verse 17 So have they ears, but nothing hear,  
and breathless wholly be.   

verse 18 Wherefore, all they are like to them,  
that do so set them forth:  
And likewise those that trust in them,  
or think they be aught worth.   

verse 19 O all ye house of Israel,  
see that ye praise the LORD,  
And ye that be of Aaron's house,  
praise him with one accord.   

verse 20 And ye that be of Levies house,  
praise ye likewise the LORD,  
And all that stand in awe of him,  
praise him with one accord.   

verse 21 And out of Zion sound his praise,  
the praise of GOD the LORD:  
Which dwelleth in jerusalem,  
praise him with one accord.    

PSALM CXXXVI.  
O Laud the LORD benign, Whose mercies last for ay, Give thanks and praises sing, To GOD of gods, I say: For certainly, His mercies dure, Both firm and sure, Eternally.  

verse 3 The LORD of lords praise ye,  
Whose mercies ay do dure:   

verse 4 Great wonders only he,  
Doth work by his great power:  
For certainly,  
His mercies dure,  
Both firm and sure,  
Eternally.   

verse 5 Which LORD Omnipotent,  
By his great wisdom high,  
The heavenly firmament,  
Did frame, as we may see:  
For certainly,  
His mercies dure,  
Both firm and sure,  
Eternally.   

verse 6 Yea, he the heavy charge,  
Of all the earth did stretch,  
And on the waters large,  
The same he did outreach:  
For certainly,  
His mercies, etc.   

verse 7 Great lights he made to be,  
For why? his love is ay:   

verse 8 Such as the Sun we see,  
To rule the lightsome day:  
For certainly,  
His mercies, etc.   

verse 6 And eke the Moon so clear,  
Which shineth in our sight,  
And stars that do appear,  
To guide the darksome night:  
For certainly,  
His mercies, etc.   

verse 10 With grievous plagues and sore,  
All Egypt smote he then:  
Their first-born less and more,  
He slew of beast and man:  
For certainly,  
His mercies, etc.   

verse 11 And from amidst their land,  
His Israel forth brought:   

verse 12 Which he with mighty hand,  
And stretched arm hath wrought:  
For certainly,  
His mercies, etc.   

verse 13 The sea he cut in two,  
Which stood up like a wall,   

verse 14 And made through it to go,  
His chosen children all:  
For certainly,  
His mercies, etc.   

verse 15 But there he whelmed then,  
The proud king Pharaoh,  
With his huge host of men,  
And charets eke also:  
For certainly,  
His mercies, etc.   

verse 16 Who led through wilderness,  
His people safe and sound,   

verse 17 And for his love endless,  
Great kings he brought to ground:  
For certainly,  
His mercies, etc.   

verse 18 And slew with puissant 〈◊〉  
Kings mighty and of 〈◊〉   

verse 19 As of Amorites land,  
Sihon the king by name:  
For certainly,  
His mercies, etc.   

verse 20 And Og the Giant large,  
Of Basan king also,   

verse 21 Whose land for heritage,  
He gave his people tho:  
For certainly,  
His mercies, etc.   

verse 32 Even unto Israel,  
His servant dear, I say,  
He gave the same to dwell,  
And there abide for ay:  
For certainly,  
His mercies, etc.   

verse 23 To mind he did us call,  
In our most base degree,   

verse 24 And from oppressors all,  
In safety set us free:  
For certainly,  
His mercies, etc.   

verse 25 All flesh on earth abroad,  
With food he doth fulfil,   

verse 26 Wherefore of heaven the GOD,  
To laud be it your will:  
For certainly,  
His mercies, etc.    

PSALM CXXXVII.  
WHen as we sat in Babylon, the rivers round about: And in remembrance of Zion, the tears for grief braced out. verse 2 We hanged our haps and instruments, the willow trees upon, For in that place men for their use, had planted many one.  

verse 3 Then they to whom we prisoners were,  
said to us tauntingly,  
Now let us hear your Hebrew songs,  
and pleasant melody.   

verse 4 Alace, said we, who can once frame  
his sorrowful heart, to sing  
The praises of our loving GOD,  
thus under a strange king?   

verse 5 But yet if I jerusalem,  
out of mine heart let slide:  
Then let my fingers quite forget,  
the warbling harp to guide.   

verse 6 And let my tongue within my mouth,  
be tied for ever fast:  
If that I joy before I see,  
thy full deliverance past.   

verse 7 Therefore, O LORD remember now,  
the cursed noise and cry,  
That Edom's sons against us made,  
when they razed our city.  
Remember, LORD, their cruel words,  
when as with one accord,  
They cried, On sack, and raze their walls,  
in despite of their LORD.   

verse 8 Even so shalt thou, O Babylon,  
at length to dust be brought:  
And happy shall that man be called,  
that our revenge hath wrought.   

verse 9 Yea, blessed shall that man be called,  
that takes thy children young,  
To dash their bones, against hard stones,  
that lie the streets among.    

PSALM CXXXVIII.  
WIth my whole heart the LORD now praise will I, Before the gods I will him praise for ever: verse 2 Towards thy Church and Temple will I cry, Because thy love and kindness faileth never. Thy Godly NAME, thy word hath most advanced, Which doth excel, and aught to be enhanced.  

verse 3 When I did call,  
than didst thou me hear,  
And strengthened haste,  
my soul so sore oppressed.   

verse 4 All earthly kings,  
shall thee, LORD, praise with fear,  
For they have heard,  
thy word by mouth expressed.   

verse 5 They all shall sing,  
and praise thy ways so holy,  
For great thou art,  
and great, LORD, is thy glory.   

verse 6 The LORD is high,  
but yet the meek doth see:  
As for the proud,  
far off he him observeth.   

verse 7 But though I walk,  
and in great troubles be,  
Me to revive,  
from all hurt he dischargeth,  
Thine hand stretch forth,  
my foes their meed do render,  
And with the same,  
thou art my sure defender.   

verse 8 The LORD his work,  
which he in me began,  
Will it perform,  
I am thereof resolved.  
Thy mercies, LORD,  
express with pen who can?  
They are so great,  
they can not be revolved.  
Forsake not, LORD,  
thy work, which thou hast framed:  
But let me be,  
by thee always reclaimed.    

PSALM CXXXIX.  
Sing this as the 137. Psalm.  

O LORD, thou hast me tried & known,  
my sitting dost thou know:   

verse 2 And rising eke, my thoughts afar,  
thou understandest also.   

verse 3 My paths, yea, and my lying down,  
thou compassest always,  
And by familiar custom art,  
acquainted with my ways.   

verse 4 No word was in my tongue, O LORD,  
but known it is to thee:   

verse 5 Thou bindest me in on either side,  
and layest thine hand on me.   

verse 6 Too wonderful above my reach,  
LORD is thy cunning skill:  
It is so high, that I the same,  
cannot attain until.   

verse 7 From sight of thy allseeing Spirit,  
LORD, whither shall I go?  
Or whither shall I flee away,  
thy presence to scape fro?   

verse 8 To heaven if I mount aloft,  
lo, thou art present there:  
In hell if I lie down below,  
even there thou dost appear.   

verse 9 Yea, let me take the morning wings,  
and let me go and hide,  
Even there where are the farthest parts,  
where flowing sea doth slide:   

verse 10 Yet notwithstanding thither shall,  
thy reaching-hand me guide:  
And thy right hand shall hold me fast,  
and make me to abide.   

verse 11 Yea, if I say the darkness shall,  
yet shroud me from thy sight.  
Lo, even also the darkest night,  
about me shall be light.   

verse 12 Yea, darkness hideth not from thee,  
but night doth shine as day:  
To thee the darkness and the night,  
are both alike always.   

verse 13 For thou possessed hast my rains,  
and thou hast covered me,  
When I within my mother's womb,  
enclosed was by thee.   

verse 14 I will thee praise, for fearfully,  
and wondrous made I am:  
Thy works are marvelous, and well  
my soul doth know the same.   

verse 15 My bones they are not hid from thee,  
although in secret place:  
I have been made, and in the earth,  
beneath I shapen was.   

verse 16 When I was formless, than thine eye  
saw me; for in thy book  
Were written all, nought was before  
that after fashion took.   

verse 17 The thoughts therefore of thee, O GOD,  
how dear are they to me!  
And of them all, how passing great,  
the endless numbers be.   

verse 18 If I should count them, lo their sum,  
more than the sand I see:  
And whensoever I awake,  
yet still am I with thee.   

verse 19 The wicked and the bloody men,  
oh, that thou wouldst slay,  
Even those, O GOD, to whom I cry,  
depart from me away.   

verse 20 Even those of thee, O LORD my GOD,  
that speak full wickedly,  
These that are lifted up in vain,  
and enemies are to thee.   

verse 21 Hate I not them that hate thee, LORD,  
and that in earnest wise?  
Contend I not against them all,  
that do against thee rise?   

verse 22 I hate them with unfeigned hate,  
even as mine utter foes,   

verse 23 Try me, O GOD, and know mine heart,  
my thoughts prove and disclose.   

verse 24 Consider, LORD, if wickedness,  
in me there any be:  
And in thy way, O GOD my guide,  
for ever lead thou me.    

PSALM CXL.  
FRom the perverse and wicked wight, O LORD deliver me: And from the cruell-mans' despite, preserved let me be: verse 2 Who in their hearts do mischief warp, and evil things invent, Continually to war right sharp, on me they are full bend.  

verse 3 They whetted have their tongues, as keen  
as is the serpent's spear:  
They adders poison may be seen,  
under their lips to bear.   

verse 4 From wicked hands, LORD, me withhold,  
preserve me to abide.  
Free from the cruel man, that would  
my footsteps cause to slide.   

verse 5 For lo, the proud a snare have set,  
for me, in my pathway:  
And have with cords spread forth their net,  
and grins for me they lay.   

verse 6 Therefore unto the LORD said I,  
Thou art my GOD alone:  
Hear then, O LORD, the voice and cry,  
wherewith I plaint and moan.   

verse 7 O LORD my GOD, the strength & stay,  
of my salvation:  
Mine head thou coveredst in the day,  
that battle came me on.   

verse 8 Let not the wicked man obtain,  
on me his hearts desire:  
Nor yet perfor●● his thoughts most vain,  
lest pride him set on fire.   

verse 9 Of those that compass me, O LORD,  
the chief and principal:  
The mischief of their lips accord,  
upon themselves to fall.   

verse 10 Let coals upon their heads down fall,  
cast them in fiery glow:  
And that they rise no more at all,  
into deep pits them throw.   

verse 11 The LORD, I know, th'afflicted's cause,  
will surely take in hand:  
And he against the poor man's foes,  
with judgement just will stand.   

verse 12 Undoubtedly the man upright,  
shall praise thy NAME therefore:  
And eke the just shall in thy sight,  
inhabit evermore.    

PSALM CXLI.  
ON thee I call, O LORD, therefore, haste lest I be dismayed: verse 2 Oh, hear my voice when as I roar, and cry to thee for aid. My prayers in thy sight, let be, as incense pure of price: And eke mine hands lift up to thee, as Evening sacrifice.  

verse 3 Before my mouth, O LORD, a ward,  
and watch set, I thee pray:  
And of my lips be thou the guard,  
and keeper sure for ay.   

verse 4 Let not mine heart to ill incline,  
that with those wicked mates,  
Which mischief work, I fall to sin,  
nor taste their delicates.   

verse 5 When I offend, then let the just,  
correct me, LORD, that day,  
For as a benefit needs must  
I take the same always.  
Yea, his reproof shall be sweet oil,  
that shall mine head not break:  
As for my foes, within short while,  
I shall have cause to speak.   

verse 6 And when there judges down shall fall,  
amongst the stones to ground:  
The people shall my words hear all,  
which sweet and true they found.   

verse 7 O LORD, behold, our bones are strewed,  
about the pit and grave:  
Like chips by him that wood hath hewed,  
or digged in a cave.   

verse 8 Yet unto thee, mine eyes their sight,  
do cast in this distress:  
On thee, O LORD, my trust is pight,  
leave not my soul helpless.   

verse 9 But keep me from the snare, which they  
have spread to take me in:  
And from the grins, which such do lay,  
as are addict to sin.   

verse 10 As for the wicked, let them fall,  
into their nets prepared:  
Whilst I escape: yea, let them all,  
together so be snared.    

PSALM CXLII.  
Unto the LORD I cry did and call: Yea, with my voice I him besought: verse 2 And my requests before him let fall: So that my griefs and troubles withal, Before his presence I forth brought, to stay my troubled thought.  

verse 3 Though I in spirit was troubled and rend,  
Yet thou my path didst know always:  
The self same trade wherein I then went,  
My foes so much to malice were bend,  
They privily their snares did lay,  
to take me as their prey.   

verse 4 As I now at my right hand did look,  
And so beheld on either side,  
Not one found I, which cold me well brook,  
But seeming strange they there me forsook,  
All refuge was from me full wide,  
my soul the self same tried.   

verse 5 Then cried I, O LORD, unto thee,  
And also said thus in effect:  
Thou art mine hope, and so still shalt be,  
Yea, my whole part, which thou gavest me,  
Within that land so seemly decked,  
where dwell do thine elect.   

verse 6 To my complaint, O Lord, now give ear,  
For I am brought full low and base,  
Save me from such, as put me in fear,  
Which tyrants would asunder me tear:  
For why? their force might soon take place,  
me thoroughly to deface.   

verse 7 Make free my soul, in bonds that doth lie,  
That I may praise thine holy NAME:  
The righteous then will still stand me by:  
And with much joy, thy praises forth cry:  
For showing, LORD, to me the same,  
they will set forth thy fame.    

PSALM CXLIII.  
OH, hear my prayer, LORD, And unto my request: To bow thine care accord: And as thou thinkest best, According to thy truth, And for thy justice sake, O LORD, on me have ruth, And answer to me make.  

verse 2 To judgement enter not,  
With me, thy servant poor:  
For why? this well I wots,  
No man in sight may dure.  
Of thee the living GOD,  
If thou his deeds wouldst try,  
He dare make none abode,  
Himself to justify.   

verse 3 Behold, mine enemy,  
Pursued hath with spite,  
My soul it to destroy:  
Yea, he my life, down right  
Unto the earth had smote,  
And laid me full low,  
In darkness, as forgot,  
Or men dead long ago.   

verse 4 Wherethrough my spirit, alas,  
Was troubled with unrest:  
Mine heart amazed was,  
And vexed in my breast.   

verse 5 Yet I to mind did call,  
Time past, and do record,  
Thy works: yea, think on all  
Thine handie-workes, O LORD.   

verse 6 With grievous plaint and moan,  
Mine hands I stretch abroad:  
To thee, mine help alone.  
For lo, my soul, O GOD,  
Most ardently desires,  
And longeth after thee,  
As thirsty ground requires,  
With rain refreshed to be.   

verse 7 O LORD, for mine avail,  
To hear me make good speed:  
For lo, my spirit doth fail,  
Hid not thy face in need,  
From me, poor wretch, alas,  
For doubtless else I shall,  
Be like to them that pass,  
And in the grave do fall.   

verse 8 Now, sith I trust in thee,  
Thy clemency benign,  
To hear grant unto me,  
When break of day doth spring.  
The way to me descry,  
That I should walk and go:  
For I my soul on high,  
To thee have lifted tho.   

verse 9 From all my foes me save,  
And set me free, I pray:  
For, LORD, with thee I have,  
Still hid myself always.   

verse 10 To do thy will instruct  
Me, LORD, my GOD of might,  
Let thy good Spirit conduct  
Me to the land of right.   

verse 11 To quicken me accord,  
For thy NAMES sake also,  
And for thy justice, LORD,  
Bring out my soul from woe.   

verse 12 And for thy mercies, slay  
My foes, and put to shame  
My soul's oppressors aye,  
For I thy servant am.    

PSALM CXLIV.  
Sing this as the 135. Psalm.  

Blessed be the Lord, my strength that doth  
instruct mine hands to fight:  
The LORD that doth my finger's frame,  
to battle by his might.   

verse 2 He is my goodness, fort and tower,  
deliverer and shield:  
In him I trust, my people he,  
subdues, to me to yield.   

verse 3 O LORD, what thing is man, that him  
thou holdest so in price?  
Or son of man, that upon him,  
thou thinkest in such wise?   

verse 4 Man is but like to vanity,  
so pass his days to end,   

verse 5 As fleeting shade, bow down, O LORD,  
thy heavens, and descend.   

verse 6 The mountains touch, and they shall smoke,  
cast forth my lightning flame,  
And scatter them: thine arrows shoot,  
consume them with the same.   

verse 7 Send down thine hand even from above,  
O LORD, deliver me,  
Take me from waters great, from hand  
of strangers make me free:   

verse 8 Whose subtle mouth of vanity,  
and fondness doth entreat:  
And their right hand is a right hand,  
of falsehood and deceat.   

verse 9 A new song I will sing, O GOD,  
and singing will I be:  
On viol and on instrument,  
ten stringed unto thee.   

verse 10 Even he it is that only gives,  
deliverance to kings:  
Unto his servant David, help  
from hurtful sword he brings.   

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 So that our sons may be as plants,  
whom growing youth doth rear:  
Our daughter's carved corner stones,  
like to a palace fair.   

verse 13 Our garners full, and plenty may,  
with sundry sorts be found:  
Our sheep bring thousands in our streets,  
ten thousands may abound.   

verse 14 Our oxen be to labour strong,  
that none do us invade,  
There be no going out, nor cry  
within our streets be made.   

verse 15 Those people blessed are, that with  
such blessings are so stored,  
Yea, blessed all the people are,  
whose GOD is GOD the LORD    

PSALM CXLV.  
O LORD, that art my GOD and King, Undoubtedly I will thee praise, I will extol and blessings sing, Unto thine holy NAME always: verse 2 From day to day I will thee bless, And laud thy NAME world without end. verse 3 For great is GOD, most worthy praise, Whose greatness none may comprehend.  

verse 4 Race shall thy works praise unto race,  
And so declare thy power, O LORD,   

verse 5 The glorious beauty of thy grace,  
And wondrous works will I record.   

verse 6 And all men shall the power, O GOD,  
Of all thy fearful acts declare,  
And I to publish all abroad,  
Thy greatness at no time will spare.   

verse 7 They shall break out to mention,  
And specify thy great goodness,  
And with loud voice their songs each one,  
Shall frame to show thy righteousness.   

verse 8 The LORD our GOD is gracious,  
Yea, merciful is he also,  
In mercy he is plenteous,  
But unto wrath and anger slow.   

verse 9 The LORD to all men is benign,  
Whose mercies all his works exceed,   

verse 10 Thy works each one thy praises sing,  
And eke thy Saints thee bless indeed.   

verse 11 The glory of thy Kingdom they  
Do show, and of thy power do tell,   

verse 12 That so mens 'zounds his might know may,  
And Kingdom great, that doth excel.   

verse 13 Thy Kingdom hath none end at all,  
Thy Lordship ever doth remain:   

verse 14 The Lord upholdeth all that fall,  
And doth the feeble folk sustain.   

verse 15 The eyes of all things, Lord, attend,  
And on thee wait, that here do live,  
And thou in season due dost send,  
Sufficient food them to relieve.   

verse 16 Yea, thou thine hand dost open wide,  
And every thing dost satisfy,  
That live, and on this earth abide,  
Of thy great liberality.   

verse 17 The Lord is just in his ways all,  
And holy in his works each one,   

verse 18 At hand to all, that on him call,  
In truth that call to him alone.   

verse 19 The Lord will the desire fulfil,  
Of such as do him fear and dread,  
And he also their cry hear will,  
And save them in the time of need.   

verse 20 He doth preserve them more and less,  
That bear to him a loving heart,  
But workers all of wickedness,  
Destroy will he and clean subvert.   

verse 21 My mouth, therefore, my speech shall frame  
To speak the praises of the Lord,  
All flesh to bless his holy NAME,  
For evermore eke shall accord.    

PSALM CXLVI.  
MY soul praise thou the LORD always, my GOD I will confess, verse 2 While breath and life prolong my days, my tongue no time shall cease: 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 For why? their breath doth soon departed,  
to earth anon they fall.  
And then the counsels of their heart,  
decay and perish all.   

verse 5 O happy is that man, I say,  
whom jacob's God doth aid,  
And he whose hope doth not decay,  
but on the Lord is staid:   

verse 6 Who made the earth and waters deep,  
the heavens hie withal,  
Who doth his word and promise keep,  
in truth, and ever shall.   

verse 7 With right always doth he proceed,  
for such as suffer wrong,  
The poor and hungry he doth feed,  
and lose the fetters strong.   

verse 8 The Lord doth send the blind their sight,  
the lame to limbs restore,  
The Lord, I say, doth love the right,  
and just man evermore.   

verse 9 He doth defend the fatherless,  
the strangers sad in heart,  
And quite the widow from distress, and ill men's ways subvert.   

verse 10 Thy Lord and God eternally,  
O Zion, still shall reign,  
In time of all posterity,  
for ever to remain.    

PSALM 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, he buildeth up alone, And the dispersed of Israel, doth gather into one.  

verse 3 He heals the broken in their heart,  
their sore up doth he bind:   

verse 4 He counts the number of the stars,  
and nam'th them in their kind.   

verse 5 Great is the Lord, great is his power,  
his wisdom infinite:   

verse 6 The Lord relieves the meek, and throws  
to ground the wicked wight.   

verse 7 Sing unto God the Lord with praise,  
unto the Lord rejoice:  
And to our God upon the harp,  
advance your singing voice.   

verse 8 He covereth heaven with clouds, and for  
the earth prepareth rain,  
And on the mountains he doth make,  
the grass to grow again.   

verse 9 He giveth beasts their food, yea, to  
young ravens when they cry:   

verse 10 In strength of horse, nor in man's legs,  
no pleasure taketh he.   

verse 11 But in all those that fear the Lord,  
the Lord hath his delight:  
And such as do attend upon,  
his mercies shining light.   

verse 12 O praise ●●y LORD jerusalem,  
thy GOD, O Zion, praise:   

verse 13 For he the bars hath forged 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 commandements upon  
the earth he sendeth out,  
And eke his word with speedy course,  
doth swiftly run about.   

verse 16 He giveth snow like wool, hoar frost  
like ashes doth he spread:   

verse 17 Like morsels casts his ye, whereof  
the cold who can abide?   

verse 18 He sendeth forth his mighty word,  
and melteth them again:  
His wind he maketh blow, and then  
the waters flow amain.   

verse 19 The doctrine of his holy word;  
to jaakob doth he show:  
His statutes and his judgements he  
gives Israel to know.   

verse 20 With every Nation hath he not  
so dealt nor have they known,  
His secret judgements, now therefore,  
praise ye the LORD alone.    

PSALM CXLVIII.  
Sing this as the 136. Psalm.  

Give laud unto the LORD,  
From heaven, that is so high:  
Praise him in deed and word,  
Above the starry Sky.   

verse 2 And also ye,  
His Angels all,  
Armies royal,  
Praise him with glee.   

verse 3 Praise him both Sun and Moon,  
Which are so clear and bright:  
The same of you be done,  
Ye glistering stars of light.   

verse 4 And eke no less,  
Ye heavens fair,  
And clouds of the air,  
His laud express.   

verse 5 For at his word they were,  
All form, as we see:  
At his voice did appear,  
All things in their degree:   

verse 6 Which he set fast,  
To them he made,  
A law and trade,  
for aye to last.   

verse 7 Extol and praise GOD'S NAME  
In earth ye Dragons fell,  
All depths do ye the sa●e,  
For it becometh you well.   

verse 8 Him magnify,  
Fire, hail, ye, snow,  
And storms that blow,  
At his decree.   

verse 9 The hills and mountains all,  
And trees that fruitful are,  
The Cedars great and tall,  
His worthy praise declare.   

verse 10 Beasts and cattle,  
Yea, birds flying,  
And worms creeping,  
That on earth dwell.   

verse 11 All kings, both more and less,  
With all their pompous train,  
Princes and all judges,  
That in the world remain.   

verse 12 Exalt his NAME,  
Young men and maids,  
Old men and babes,  
Do ye the same.   

verse 13 For his NAME shall we prove,  
To be most excellent,  
Whose praise is far above,  
The earth and firmament:  
For sure he shall,  
Exalt with bliss,  
The horn of his,  
And help them all.   

His Saints all shall forth tell,  
His praise and worthiness,  
The children of Israel,  
Each one, both more and less.  
And also they,  
That with good will,  
His words fulfil.  
And him obey.    

PSALM CXLIX.  
SIng unto the LORD, with hearty accord, A new joyful song, His praises resound, In every ground, His Saints all among.  

verse 2 Let Israel rejoice,  
And praise eke with voice,  
His maker loving,  
The sons of Zion,  
Let them every one,  
Be glad in their King.   

verse 3 Let all them advance,  
His NAME in the dance,  
Both now and always,  
With harp and ●abret,  
Even so likewise let  
Them utter his praise.   

verse 4 The lords pleasure is,  
In them that are his,  
Not willing to start:  
But all means do seek,  
To secure the meek,  
And humble in heart.   

verse 5 The Saints more and less,  
His praise shall express,  
As is good and right:  
Rejoicing, I say,  
Both now and for ay,  
In their beds at night.   

verse 6 Their throat shall braced out,  
In every rout,  
In praise of their Lord,  
And as men most bold,  
In hand shall they hold  
A two edged sword:   

verse 7 Avenged to be,  
In every degree,  
The hearthen upon,  
And for to reprove,  
As them doth behove,  
The people each one.   

verse 8 To bind strange kings fast,  
In chains that will last,  
Their nobles also,  
In hard iron bands,  
Aswell feet as hands,  
To their grief and woe.   

verse 9 That they may indeed,  
Give sentence with speed,  
On them to their pain.  
Which is writ always,  
such honour and praise,  
His Saints shall obtain.    

PSALM CL.  
Yield unto GOD, the mighty LORD, praise in his Sanctuary: And praise him in the firmament, that showeth his power on high. verse 2 Advance his NAME, and praise him in his mighty acts always: According to his excellency, of greatness give him praise.  

verse 3 His praises with the princely noise,  
of sounding trumpets blow:  
Praise him upon the viol, and  
upon the harp also.   

verse 4 Praise him with timbrel and with flute,  
organs, and virginals:   

verse 5 With sounding cymbals praise ye him,  
praise him with loud cymbals.   

verse 6 What ever hath the benefit,  
of breathing, praise the LORD:  
To praise the NAME of GOD the LORD,  
agree with one accord.    
THE END OF THE PSALMS.   

A TABLE OF THE WHOLE PSALMS, DECLARING BOTH the beginning, and also the number, of every PSALM.  

A  
ALl laud and praise Psalm thirty  
All people hearken, and Psalm xlix  
Although my soul have Psalm lxii  
Attend my people to my Psalm lxxviii  
Amid the press, with Psalm lxxxii  
A thing both good and meet Psalm xcii  
All people that on earth do Psalm C   

B  
Be merciful to me, O GOD, Psalm lvii  
But is it true, O froward Psalm lviii  
Blessed are they that perfect Psalm Cxix  
Blessed art thou that fearest Psalm Cxxviii  
Behold and have regard, ye Psalm Cxxxiv  
Blessed be the Lord my strength, Psalm Cxliv   

D  
Deliver me, my God of might, Psalm lix   

E  
EXcept the Lord the house do Psalm Cxxvi   

F  
FRom the perverse and wicked Psalm Cxl   

G  
Give to the Lord ye potentates Psalm xxix  
Grudge not to see the wicked Psalm xxxvii  
Great is the Lord, and with great Psalm xlviii  
God, for thy grace, thou Psalm lxxxiii  
Give thanks unto the Lord, Psalm Cvii  
Give to the Lord all praise and Psalm Cxviii  
Give laud unto the Lord, Psalm Cxlviii   

H  
Help Lord, for good and godly Psalm xii  
How long wilt thou forget me Psalm xiii  
How ever it be, yet God is Psalm lxxiii  
How pleasant is thy dwelling Psalm lxxxiv   

I  
INcline thine ears unto my Psalm v  
I trust in God, how dare ye then Psalm xi  
In trouble and adversity Psalm xx  
I lift mine heart to thee Psalm xxv  
I will give laud and honour Psalm xxxiv  
I said, I will look to my ways Psalm xxxix  
I waited long, and sought Psalm xl  
judge and revenge my cause Psalm xliii  
In jury land God is well Psalm lxxvi  
I with my voice to God do Psalm lxxvii  
In speechless silence do not Psalm Cix  
I love the Lord, because my Psalm Cxvi  
In trouble and in thrall Psalm Cxx  
I lift mine eyes to Zion hill Psalm Cxxi  
I did in heart rejoice Psalm Cxxii   

L  
LOrd in thy wrath reprove me Psalm vl  
Lord keep me, for I trust in Psalm xvii  
Lord be my judge, for Psalm xxvi  
Lord plead my cause against Psalm xxxv  
Like as the Hart doth breath Psalm xlii  
Let all folk with joy clap Psalm xlvii  
Let God arise, and then his foe's Psalm lxviii  
Lord give thy judgements to the Psalm lxxii  
Lord bow thine ear to my Psalm lxxxvi  
Lord to mine humble suit give Psalm Cii  
Lord to thee I make my moan Psalm Cxxx  
Lord, I am not puffed up in mind. Psalm Cxxxi.   

M  
MIne heart doth take in hand Psalm xlv  
Make haste, O God, to set me Psalm lxx  
My trust, O Lord, in thee I have Psalm lxxi  
My soul, give laud unto the Psalm Ciii  
My soul praise the Lord, speak good Psalm Civ  
My soul praise thou the Lord always Psalm Cxlvi   

N  
NOt unto us, O Lord, I say, to us Psalm Cxv  
Now Israel may say, and Psalm Cxxiv   

O  
O Lord, how are my foes increased, Psalm iii  
O God that art my righteousness Psalm iv  
O Lord my God, I put my trust Psalm seven  
O God our Lord, how wonderful Psalm viii  
O Lord, within thy Tabernacle Psalm xv  
O Lord, give ear to my request Psalm xvii  
O God my strength and fortitude Psalm xviii  
O Lord, how joyful is the King Psalm xxi  
O God my God, wherefore hast Psalm xxii  
O Lord, I put my trust in thee Psalm xxxi  
Our ears have heard our Psalm xliv  
O Lord consider my distress Psalm li  
O God give ear, and do apply Psalm lv  
O God to me thy mercy show Psalm lvi  
O Lord, thou didst us clean Psalm lx  
O God my God, I watch Psalm lxiii  
O Lord, unto my voice give ear Psalm lxiv  
Our God that is Lord and author Psalm lxvii  
O God, laud and praise we will Psalm lxxv  
O Lord, the Gentiles do invade Psalm lxxix  
O Pastor of Israel, like Psalm lxxx  
O Lord, thou loved hast thy Psalm lxxxv  
O God of my salvation Psalm lxxxviii  
O Lord, thou hast been our Psalm xc  
O Lord, sith vengeance doth Psalm xciv  
O come, let us lift up our voice Psalm xcv  
O sing ye now unto the Lord Psalm xcviii  
Of mercy, and of judgement Psalm Ci  
O praise ye the Lord, and call Psalm Cv  
O God, behold mine heart and Psalm Cviii  
O praise the Lord ye Nations Psalm Cxvii  
O Lord, that heaven dost Psalm Cxxiii  
Of Israel this may now be Psalm Cxxix  
Of David, Lord, in mind Psalm Cxxxii  
O how happy a thing it is Psalm Cxxxiii  
O laud the Lord benign Psalm Cxxxvi  
O Lord, thou hast me ●●ied Psalm Cxxxix  
On thee I call, O Lord, therefore Psalm Cxli  
Oh, hear my prayer, Lord, Psalm Cxlii  
O Lord that art my God and Psalm Cxlv   

P  
Put me not to rebuke Psalm xxxviii  
Praise ye the Lord, for he is Psalm Cvi  
Praise ye the Lord, for it is Psalm Cxlvii   

R  
Regard, O Lord, for I complain Psalm lxi   

S  
Save me, O God, for thy Names Psalm liv  
Save me, O God, and that with Psalm lxix  
Sing ye with praise unto Psalm xcvi  
S●ch as in God the Lord Psalm Cxxv  
Sing unto the Lord, with Psalm Cxlix   

T  
THe man is blest, that hath not bend Psalm i  
There is no God, as foolish men Psalm xiv  
The heavens and the firmament Psalm nineteen  
The Lord is only my support, Psalm xxiii  
To God the earth doth appertain, Psalm xxiv  
The Lord my light and health Psalm xxvii  
Thou art, O Lord, my strength Psalm xxviii  
The man is blest, whose wickedness Psalm xxxii  
The wicked deeds of the Psalm xxxvi  
The man is blest, that careful is Psalm xli  
The Lord is our defence and Psalm xlvi  
The mighty God, the Psalm l  
There is no God, as foolish men Psalm liii  
Thy praise alone, O Lord, Psalm lxv  
To God our strength most Psalm lxxxi  
That City shall full well Psalm lxxxvii  
To sing the mercies of the Psalm lxxxix  
The Lord as King aloft doth Psalm xciii  
The Lord doth reign, whereat Psalm xcvii  
The Lord doth reign although Psalm xcix  
The Lord most high, unto Psalm Cx  
The man is blest, that God doth Psalm Cxii   

V  
Unto the Name of God the Psalm Cxxxiv  
Unto the Lord I cry did and Psalm cxlii   

W  
WHy did the Gentiles tumults Psalm two  
With heart and mouth Psalm ix  
What is the cause, that thou Psalm x  
Why dost thou tyrant boast Psalm lii  
Why art thou, Lord, so long Psalm lxxiv  
Who so with full intent Psalm xcls  
With heart I do accord Psalm Cxi  
When Israel, by God's address, Psalm Cxiv  
When that the L●●● again Psalm Cxxvi  
When as we sat in Babylon Psalm Cxxxvii  
With my whole heart the Psalm Cxxxviii   

Y  
Ye righteous, in the Lord Psalm xxxiii  
Ye men on earth, in God Psalm lxvi  
Ye children which do serve the Psalm Cxiii  
Yield unto GOD the mighty Psalm CL.   
THE END OF THE TABLE.