f | # The Book of Psalms | f | # The Book of Psalms |
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| ## Chapter 1 | | ## Chapter 1 |
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| 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standet | | 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standet |
| h in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. | | h in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. |
| 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day | | 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day |
| and night. | | and night. |
| 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth fort | | 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth fort |
| h his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doe | | h his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doe |
| th shall prosper. | | th shall prosper. |
| 4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. | | 4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. |
| 5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the cong | | 5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the cong |
| regation of the righteous. | | regation of the righteous. |
| 6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shal | | 6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shal |
| l perish. | | l perish. |
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| ## Chapter 2 | | ## Chapter 2 |
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| 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? | | 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? |
| 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, a | | 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, a |
| gainst the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, | | gainst the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, |
| 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. | | 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. |
| 4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derisi | | 4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derisi |
| on. | | on. |
| 5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasu | | 5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasu |
| re. | | re. |
| 6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. | | 6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. |
| 7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this d | | 7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this d |
| ay have I begotten thee. | | ay have I begotten thee. |
| 8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the ut | | 8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the ut |
| termost parts of the earth for thy possession. | | termost parts of the earth for thy possession. |
| 9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like | | 9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like |
| a potter's vessel. | | a potter's vessel. |
| 10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. | | 10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. |
| 11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. | | 11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. |
| 12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is | | 12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is |
| kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. | | kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. |
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| ## Chapter 3 | | ## Chapter 3 |
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| 1 LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up again | | 1 LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up again |
| st me. | | st me. |
| 2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. | | 2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. |
| 3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine hea | | 3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine hea |
| d. | | d. |
| 4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Sel | | 4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Sel |
| ah. | | ah. |
| 5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me. | | 5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me. |
| 6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves agai | | 6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves agai |
| nst me round about. | | nst me round about. |
n | 7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon | n | 7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God; for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon |
| the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly. | | the cheekbone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly. |
| 8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah. | | 8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah. |
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| ## Chapter 4 | | ## Chapter 4 |
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| 1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I w | | 1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I w |
| as in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. | | as in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. |
| 2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye | | 2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye |
| love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah. | | love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah. |
| 3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD | | 3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD |
| will hear when I call unto him. | | will hear when I call unto him. |
| 4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be s | | 4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be s |
| till. Selah. | | till. Selah. |
| 5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD. | | 5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD. |
| 6 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the ligh | | 6 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the ligh |
| t of thy countenance upon us. | | t of thy countenance upon us. |
| 7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and | | 7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and |
| their wine increased. | | their wine increased. |
| 8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dw | | 8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dw |
| ell in safety. | | ell in safety. |
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| ## Chapter 5 | | ## Chapter 5 |
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| 1 Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. | | 1 Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation. |
| 2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pr | | 2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pr |
| ay. | | ay. |
| 3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct | | 3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct |
| my prayer unto thee, and will look up. | | my prayer unto thee, and will look up. |
| 4 For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dw | | 4 For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dw |
| ell with thee. | | ell with thee. |
| 5 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. | | 5 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. |
| 6 Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and | | 6 Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and |
| deceitful man. | | deceitful man. |
| 7 But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and i | | 7 But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy mercy: and i |
| n thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple. | | n thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple. |
| 8 Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way st | | 8 Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way st |
| raight before my face. | | raight before my face. |
| 9 For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedn | | 9 For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedn |
| ess; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue. | | ess; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue. |
| 10 Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; cast them out | | 10 Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; cast them out |
| in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have rebelled against thee. | | in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have rebelled against thee. |
| 11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout f | | 11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout f |
| or joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful | | or joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful |
| in thee. | | in thee. |
| 12 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him a | | 12 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him a |
| s with a shield. | | s with a shield. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 6 | | ## Chapter 6 |
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| 1 O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasur | | 1 O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasur |
| e. | | e. |
| 2 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are v | | 2 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are v |
| exed. | | exed. |
| 3 My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long? | | 3 My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long? |
| 4 Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies' sake. | | 4 Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies' sake. |
| 5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee | | 5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee |
| thanks? | | thanks? |
| 6 I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my c | | 6 I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my c |
| ouch with my tears. | | ouch with my tears. |
| 7 Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemi | | 7 Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemi |
| es. | | es. |
| 8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice | | 8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice |
| of my weeping. | | of my weeping. |
| 9 The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer. | | 9 The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer. |
| 10 Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashame | | 10 Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashame |
| d suddenly. | | d suddenly. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 7 | | ## Chapter 7 |
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| 1 O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute | | 1 O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute |
| me, and deliver me: | | me, and deliver me: |
| 2 Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to | | 2 Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to |
| deliver. | | deliver. |
| 3 O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands; | | 3 O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands; |
| 4 If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have deliv | | 4 If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have deliv |
| ered him that without cause is mine enemy:) | | ered him that without cause is mine enemy:) |
| 5 Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yea, let him tread down my life | | 5 Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yea, let him tread down my life |
| upon the earth, and lay mine honour in the dust. Selah. | | upon the earth, and lay mine honour in the dust. Selah. |
| 6 Arise, O LORD, in thine anger, lift up thyself because of the rage of mine ene | | 6 Arise, O LORD, in thine anger, lift up thyself because of the rage of mine ene |
| mies: and awake for me to the judgment that thou hast commanded. | | mies: and awake for me to the judgment that thou hast commanded. |
| 7 So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: for their sakes th | | 7 So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: for their sakes th |
| erefore return thou on high. | | erefore return thou on high. |
| 8 The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousne | | 8 The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousne |
| ss, and according to mine integrity that is in me. | | ss, and according to mine integrity that is in me. |
| 9 Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: fo | | 9 Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: fo |
| r the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins. | | r the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins. |
| 10 My defence is of God, which saveth the upright in heart. | | 10 My defence is of God, which saveth the upright in heart. |
| 11 God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day. | | 11 God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked every day. |
| 12 If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow, and made it rea | | 12 If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow, and made it rea |
| dy. | | dy. |
| 13 He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; he ordaineth his arro | | 13 He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; he ordaineth his arro |
| ws against the persecutors. | | ws against the persecutors. |
| 14 Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought | | 14 Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought |
| forth falsehood. | | forth falsehood. |
| 15 He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made. | | 15 He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made. |
| 16 His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall co | | 16 His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall co |
| me down upon his own pate. | | me down upon his own pate. |
| 17 I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise t | | 17 I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will sing praise t |
| o the name of the LORD most high. | | o the name of the LORD most high. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 8 | | ## Chapter 8 |
| | | |
| 1 O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy | | 1 O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy |
| glory above the heavens. | | glory above the heavens. |
| 2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of | | 2 Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of |
| thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. | | thine enemies, that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. |
| 3 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, | | 3 When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, |
| which thou hast ordained; | | which thou hast ordained; |
| 4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visit | | 4 What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visit |
| est him? | | est him? |
| 5 For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him wi | | 5 For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him wi |
| th glory and honour. | | th glory and honour. |
| 6 Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put al | | 6 Thou madest him to have dominion over the works of thy hands; thou hast put al |
| l things under his feet: | | l things under his feet: |
| 7 All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field; | | 7 All sheep and oxen, yea, and the beasts of the field; |
| 8 The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through t | | 8 The fowl of the air, and the fish of the sea, and whatsoever passeth through t |
| he paths of the seas. | | he paths of the seas. |
| 9 O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! | | 9 O LORD our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 9 | | ## Chapter 9 |
| | | |
| 1 I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy mar | | 1 I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy mar |
| vellous works. | | vellous works. |
| 2 I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou mos | | 2 I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou mos |
| t High. | | t High. |
| 3 When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence. | | 3 When mine enemies are turned back, they shall fall and perish at thy presence. |
| 4 For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judg | | 4 For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judg |
| ing right. | | ing right. |
| 5 Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put o | | 5 Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put o |
| ut their name for ever and ever. | | ut their name for ever and ever. |
| 6 O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroye | | 6 O thou enemy, destructions are come to a perpetual end: and thou hast destroye |
| d cities; their memorial is perished with them. | | d cities; their memorial is perished with them. |
| 7 But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment. | | 7 But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment. |
| 8 And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to t | | 8 And he shall judge the world in righteousness, he shall minister judgment to t |
| he people in uprightness. | | he people in uprightness. |
| 9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble | | 9 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble |
| . | | . |
| 10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, has | | 10 And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, has |
| t not forsaken them that seek thee. | | t not forsaken them that seek thee. |
| 11 Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people hi | | 11 Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people hi |
| s doings. | | s doings. |
| 12 When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not | | 12 When he maketh inquisition for blood, he remembereth them: he forgetteth not |
| the cry of the humble. | | the cry of the humble. |
| 13 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that h | | 13 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that h |
| ate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death: | | ate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death: |
| 14 That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I | | 14 That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I |
| will rejoice in thy salvation. | | will rejoice in thy salvation. |
| 15 The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hi | | 15 The heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made: in the net which they hi |
| d is their own foot taken. | | d is their own foot taken. |
| 16 The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in | | 16 The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in |
| the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah. | | the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah. |
| 17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. | | 17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God. |
n | 18 For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall | n | 18 For the needy shall not always be forgotten; the expectation of the poor shal |
| not perish for ever. | | l not perish for ever. |
| 19 Arise, O LORD; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight. | | 19 Arise, O LORD; let not man prevail: let the heathen be judged in thy sight. |
| 20 Put them in fear, O LORD: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. | | 20 Put them in fear, O LORD: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. |
| Selah. | | Selah. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 10 | | ## Chapter 10 |
| | | |
| 1 Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of troubl | | 1 Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of troubl |
| e? | | e? |
| 2 The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devi | | 2 The wicked in his pride doth persecute the poor: let them be taken in the devi |
| ces that they have imagined. | | ces that they have imagined. |
| 3 For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom | | 3 For the wicked boasteth of his heart's desire, and blesseth the covetous, whom |
| the LORD abhorreth. | | the LORD abhorreth. |
| 4 The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God | | 4 The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God |
| is not in all his thoughts. | | is not in all his thoughts. |
| 5 His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as | | 5 His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as |
| for all his enemies, he puffeth at them. | | for all his enemies, he puffeth at them. |
n | 6 He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adver | n | 6 For he hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved, never in adversity. |
| sity. | | |
| 7 His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and fraud: under his tongue is mischie | | 7 His mouth is full of cursing and deceit; and his heart is full of fraud; and u |
| f and vanity. | | nder his tongue is mischief and vanity. |
| 8 He sitteth in the lurking places of the villages: in the secret places doth he | | 8 He sitteth in the lurking places of the villages: in the secret places doth he |
| murder the innocent: his eyes are privily set against the poor. | | murder the innocent: his eyes are privily set against the poor. |
| 9 He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the | | 9 He lieth in wait secretly as a lion in his den: he lieth in wait to catch the |
| poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net. | | poor: he doth catch the poor, when he draweth him into his net. |
n | 10 He croucheth, and humbleth himself, that the poor may fall by his strong ones | n | 10 He croucheth to the strong ones and humbleth himself, that the poor may fall |
| . | | by his devices. |
| 11 He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will ne | | 11 He hath said in his heart, God hath forgotten: he hideth his face; he will ne |
| ver see it. | | ver see it. |
| 12 Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up thine hand: forget not the humble. | | 12 Arise, O LORD; O God, lift up thine hand: forget not the humble. |
n | 13 Wherefore doth the wicked contemn God? he hath said in his heart, Thou wilt n | n | 13 The wicked contemn God; wherefore he doth say in his heart, Thou wilt not req |
| ot require it. | | uire iniquity at my hand. |
| 14 Thou hast seen it; for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to requite it with | | 14 O LORD, thou hast seen all this, for thou beholdest mischief and spite, to re |
| thy hand: the poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the helper of the fath | | quite it with thy hand. The poor committeth himself unto thee; thou art the help |
| erless. | | er of the fatherless. |
| 15 Break thou the arm of the wicked and the evil man: seek out his wickedness ti | | 15 O LORD, thou wilt break the arm of the wicked and of the evil and seek out hi |
| ll thou find none. | | s wickedness until thou find none that remain. |
| 16 The LORD is King for ever and ever: the heathen are perished out of his land. | | 16 And the LORD shall be King for ever and ever over his people; for the wicked |
| | | shall perish out of his land. |
| 17 LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart | | 17 LORD, thou hast heard the desire of the humble: thou wilt prepare their heart |
| , thou wilt cause thine ear to hear: | | , thou wilt cause thine ear to hear: |
| 18 To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no m | | 18 To judge the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of the earth may no m |
| ore oppress. | | ore oppress. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 11 | | ## Chapter 11 |
| | | |
n | 1 In the LORD put I my trust: How say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your moun | n | 1 In that day thou shalt come, O LORD; and I will put my trust in thee. Thou sha |
| tain? | | lt say unto thy people, For mine ear hath heard thy voice. Thou shalt say unto e |
| | | very soul, Flee unto my mountain. And the righteous shall flee like a bird that |
| | | is let go from the snare of the fowler. |
| 2 For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the strin | | 2 For the wicked bend their bow; lo, they make ready their arrow upon the string |
| g, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart. | | , that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart, to destroy their foundati |
| | | on. |
| 3 If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do? | | 3 But the foundations of the wicked shall be destroyed. And what can they do? |
| 4 The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD's throne is in heaven: his eyes behol | | 4 For the LORD, when he shall come into his holy temple, sitting upon God's thro |
| d, his eyelids try, the children of men. | | ne in heaven, his eyes shall pierce the wicked. |
| 5 The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his | | 5 Behold, his eyelids shall try the children of men, and he shall redeem the rig |
| soul hateth. | | hteous; and they shall be tried. The LORD loveth the righteous; but the wicked a |
| | | nd him that loveth violence his soul hateth. |
| 6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire and brimstone, and an horrible temp | | 6 Upon the wicked he shall rain snares, fire, and brimstone, and a horrible temp |
| est: this shall be the portion of their cup. | | est, the portion of their cup. |
| 7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the u | | 7 For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; his countenance doth behold the u |
| pright. | | pright. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 12 | | ## Chapter 12 |
| | | |
n | 1 Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the ch | n | 1 In that day thou shalt help, O LORD, the poor and the meek of the earth. For t |
| ildren of men. | | he godly man shall cease to be found, and the faithful fail from among the child |
| | | ren of men. |
| 2 They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with | | 2 They shall speak vanity every one with his neighbour; with flattering lips, wi |
| a double heart do they speak. | | th a double heart do they speak. |
| 3 The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, and the tongue that speaketh proud | | 3 But the LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, the tongue that speaketh proud |
| things: | | things, |
| 4 Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own: who is l | | 4 Who have said, With our tongue will we prevail; our lips are our own. Who shal |
| ord over us? | | l be lord over us? |
| 5 For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise | | 5 Therefore, thus saith the LORD, I will arise in that day; I will stand upon th |
| , saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him. | | e earth, and I will judge the earth for the oppression of the poor, for the sigh |
| | | ing of the needy; and their cry hath entered into mine ear. |
| 6 The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, p | | 6 Therefore, the LORD shall sit in judgment upon all those who say in their hear |
| urified seven times. | | ts, We all sit in safety, and puffeth at him. These are the words of the LORD, y |
| | | ea, pure words, like silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. |
| 7 Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation fo | | 7 Thou shalt save thy people, O LORD; thou shalt keep them; thou shalt preserve |
| r ever. | | them from the wickedness of their generations for ever. |
| 8 The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted. | | 8 The wicked walk on every side, and the vilest men are exalted; but in the day |
| | | of their pride thou shalt visit them. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 13 | | ## Chapter 13 |
| | | |
n | 1 How long wilt thou forget me, O LORD? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy fa | n | 1 How long, O LORD, wilt thou withdraw thyself from me? How long wilt thou hide |
| ce from me? | | thy face from me, that I may not see thee? Wilt thou forget me and cast me off f |
| | | rom thy presence for ever? |
| 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how | | 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, sorrowing in my heart daily? How lon |
| long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? | | g shall mine enemy be exalted over me? |
| 3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my God: lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep | | 3 Consider me, O LORD, and hear my cry, O my God, and lighten mine eyes, lest I |
| of death; | | sleep the death of the ungodly, lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against hi |
| | | m. |
| 4 Lest mine enemy say, I have prevailed against him; and those that trouble me r | | 4 Those that trouble me rejoice when I am moved; |
| ejoice when I am moved. | | |
| 5 But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. | | 5 But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. |
| 6 I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me. | | 6 I will sing unto the LORD, because he hath dealt bountifully with me. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 14 | | ## Chapter 14 |
| | | |
n | 1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have | n | 1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no man that hath seen God. Because h |
| done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. | | e sheweth himself not unto us, therefore there is no God. Behold, they are corru |
| | | pt; they have done abominable works, and none of them doeth good. |
| 2 The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there wer | | 2 For the LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men and by his voice |
| e any that did understand, and seek God. | | said unto his servant, Seek ye among the children of men, to see if there are a |
| | | ny that do understand God. And he opened his mouth unto the LORD and said, Behol |
| | | d all these who say they are thine. |
| 3 They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none th | | 3 The LORD answered and said, They are all gone aside, they are together become |
| at doeth good, no, not one. | | filthy; thou canst behold none of them that are doing good, no, not one. |
| 4 Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they ea | | 4 All they have for their teachers are workers of iniquity, and there is no know |
| t bread, and call not upon the LORD. | | ledge in them. They are they who eat up my people. They eat bread and call not u |
| | | pon the LORD. |
| 5 There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous. | | 5 They are in great fear, for God dwells in the generation of the righteous. He |
| | | is the counsel of the poor because they are ashamed of the wicked and flee unto |
| | | the LORD for their refuge. |
| 6 Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD is his refuge. | | 6 They are ashamed of the counsel of the poor because the LORD is his refuge. |
| 7 Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth | | 7 Oh, that Zion were established out of heaven, the salvation of Israel. O LORD, |
| back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. | | when wilt thou establish Zion? When the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his |
| | | people, Jacob shall rejoice; Israel shall be glad. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 15 | | ## Chapter 15 |
| | | |
n | 1 LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? | n | 1 LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill of Z |
| | | ion? |
| 2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth i | | 2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth i |
| n his heart. | | n his heart. |
| 3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor t | | 3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor t |
| aketh up a reproach against his neighbour. | | aketh up a reproach against his neighbour. |
n | 4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the | n | 4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the |
| LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. | | LORD; sweareth not falsely to hurt any man, and changeth not. |
| 5 He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the inno | | 5 He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the inno |
| cent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved. | | cent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 16 | | ## Chapter 16 |
| | | |
| 1 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. | | 1 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. |
n | 2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extende | n | 2 Thou hast said unto me that thou art the LORD, my God, and, My goodness is ext |
| th not to thee; | | ended unto thee, |
| 3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all | | 3 And to all the saints that dwell in the earth, and the excellent, in whom is a |
| my delight. | | ll my delight. |
| 4 Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink o | | 4 And the wicked, there is no delight in them; their sorrows shall be multiplied |
| fferings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips. | | upon all those who hasten for to seek another god; their drink offerings of blo |
| | | od will I not accept nor take up their names into my lips. |
| 5 The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my | | 5 Therefore, thou, LORD, art the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup; thou |
| lot. | | maintainest my lot. |
| 6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage | | 6 The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage |
| . | | . |
| 7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in | | 7 I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in |
| the night seasons. | | the night seasons. |
| 8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall | | 8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall |
| not be moved. | | not be moved. |
| 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest i | | 9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest i |
| n hope. | | n hope. |
| 10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy | | 10 For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy |
| One to see corruption. | | One to see corruption. |
| 11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy | | 11 Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy |
| right hand there are pleasures for evermore. | | right hand there are pleasures for evermore. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 17 | | ## Chapter 17 |
| | | |
n | 1 Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goet | n | 1 Give me right words, O LORD; speak, and thy servant shall hear thee; attend un |
| h not out of feigned lips. | | to my cry, and give ear unto my prayer. I come not unto thee out of feigned lips |
| | | . |
| 2 Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things | | 2 Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things |
| that are equal. | | that are equal. |
n | 3 Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast trie | n | 3 Thou hast proved my heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried |
| d me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress. | | me; thou shalt find nothing evil in me, for I am purposed my mouth shall not tra |
| | | nsgress concerning the works of men. |
| 4 Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the p | | 4 By the word of thy lips I have kept out of the paths of the destroyer. |
| aths of the destroyer. | | |
| 5 Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not. | | 5 Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not. |
n | 6 I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto | n | 6 I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear, O God, my speech and incline thin |
| me, and hear my speech. | | e ear unto me. |
| 7 Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them | | 7 Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest them which put their tr |
| which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them. | | ust in thee, by thy right hand from those that rise up. |
| 8 Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings, | | 8 Keep me as the apple of the eye. Hide me under the shadow of thy wings from th |
| | | e wicked that oppress me. |
| 9 From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about. | | 9 My deadly enemies compass me about; |
| 10 They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly. | | 10 They are enclosed in their own fat; with their mouth they speak proudly. |
| 11 They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down | | 11 They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down |
| to the earth; | | to the earth; |
| 12 Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurkin | | 12 Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurkin |
| g in secret places. | | g in secret places. |
n | 13 Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked | n | 13 Arise, O LORD; disappoint him; cast him down. |
| , which is thy sword: | | |
| 14 From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their | | 14 Deliver my soul from the wicked by thy sword, from men by thy strong hand, ye |
| portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they a | | a, O LORD, from men of the world; for their portion is in their life, and whose |
| re full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes. | | belly thou fillest with thy good things; they are full of children, and they die |
| | | and leave the rest of their inheritance to their babes. |
| 15 As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, whe | | 15 As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, whe |
| n I awake, with thy likeness. | | n I awake, with thy likeness. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 18 | | ## Chapter 18 |
| | | |
| 1 I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. | | 1 I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. |
| 2 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, i | | 2 The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, i |
| n whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower | | n whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower |
| . | | . |
n | 3 I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved fr | n | 3 I will call upon the LORD, for he is worthy to be praised; so shall I be saved |
| om mine enemies. | | from mine enemies. |
| 4 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afrai | | 4 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afrai |
| d. | | d. |
| 5 The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me. | | 5 The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me. |
| 6 In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voic | | 6 In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voic |
| e out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears. | | e out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears. |
| 7 Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and | | 7 Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations also of the hills moved and |
| were shaken, because he was wroth. | | were shaken, because he was wroth. |
| 8 There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: | | 8 There went up a smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: |
| coals were kindled by it. | | coals were kindled by it. |
| 9 He bowed the heavens also, and came down: and darkness was under his feet. | | 9 He bowed the heavens also, and came down: and darkness was under his feet. |
| 10 And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the | | 10 And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: yea, he did fly upon the wings of the |
| wind. | | wind. |
| 11 He made darkness his secret place; his pavilion round about him were dark wat | | 11 He made darkness his secret place; his pavilion round about him were dark wat |
| ers and thick clouds of the skies. | | ers and thick clouds of the skies. |
| 12 At the brightness that was before him his thick clouds passed, hail stones an | | 12 At the brightness that was before him his thick clouds passed, hail stones an |
| d coals of fire. | | d coals of fire. |
| 13 The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice; hail | | 13 The LORD also thundered in the heavens, and the Highest gave his voice; hail |
| stones and coals of fire. | | stones and coals of fire. |
| 14 Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot out lightnings, | | 14 Yea, he sent out his arrows, and scattered them; and he shot out lightnings, |
| and discomfited them. | | and discomfited them. |
| 15 Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were | | 15 Then the channels of waters were seen, and the foundations of the world were |
| discovered at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils. | | discovered at thy rebuke, O LORD, at the blast of the breath of thy nostrils. |
| 16 He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters. | | 16 He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters. |
| 17 He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they | | 17 He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they |
| were too strong for me. | | were too strong for me. |
| 18 They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay. | | 18 They prevented me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay. |
| 19 He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he deli | | 19 He brought me forth also into a large place; he delivered me, because he deli |
| ghted in me. | | ghted in me. |
| 20 The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleannes | | 20 The LORD rewarded me according to my righteousness; according to the cleannes |
| s of my hands hath he recompensed me. | | s of my hands hath he recompensed me. |
| 21 For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my | | 21 For I have kept the ways of the LORD, and have not wickedly departed from my |
| God. | | God. |
| 22 For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes fro | | 22 For all his judgments were before me, and I did not put away his statutes fro |
| m me. | | m me. |
| 23 I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity. | | 23 I was also upright before him, and I kept myself from mine iniquity. |
| 24 Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, accordi | | 24 Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, accordi |
| ng to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight. | | ng to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight. |
| 25 With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou w | | 25 With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou w |
| ilt shew thyself upright; | | ilt shew thyself upright; |
| 26 With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt she | | 26 With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt she |
| w thyself froward. | | w thyself froward. |
| 27 For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks. | | 27 For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks. |
| 28 For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. | | 28 For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness. |
| 29 For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wa | | 29 For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wa |
| ll. | | ll. |
n | 30 As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckle | n | 30 O God, thy ways are perfect; the word of the LORD is tried; he is a buckler t |
| r to all those that trust in him. | | o all those who trust in him. |
| 31 For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God? | | 31 For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God? |
n | 32 It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect. | n | 32 Our God that girdeth me with strength and maketh my way perfect? |
| 33 He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places. | | 33 He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places. |
| 34 He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. | | 34 He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. |
| 35 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath | | 35 Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath |
| holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great. | | holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great. |
| 36 Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip. | | 36 Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip. |
| 37 I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again til | | 37 I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them: neither did I turn again til |
| l they were consumed. | | l they were consumed. |
| 38 I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my | | 38 I have wounded them that they were not able to rise: they are fallen under my |
| feet. | | feet. |
| 39 For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued unde | | 39 For thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle: thou hast subdued unde |
| r me those that rose up against me. | | r me those that rose up against me. |
| 40 Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them | | 40 Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them |
| that hate me. | | that hate me. |
n | 41 They cried, but there was none to save them: even unto the LORD, but he answe | n | 41 They cried, but found none to save, unto the LORD; but he answered them not. |
| red them not. | | |
| 42 Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did cast them out a | | 42 Then did I beat them small as the dust before the wind: I did cast them out a |
| s the dirt in the streets. | | s the dirt in the streets. |
| 43 Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast made m | | 43 Thou hast delivered me from the strivings of the people; and thou hast made m |
| e the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve me. | | e the head of the heathen: a people whom I have not known shall serve me. |
| 44 As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit th | | 44 As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit th |
| emselves unto me. | | emselves unto me. |
| 45 The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places. | | 45 The strangers shall fade away, and be afraid out of their close places. |
| 46 The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be e | | 46 The LORD liveth; and blessed be my rock; and let the God of my salvation be e |
| xalted. | | xalted. |
| 47 It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me. | | 47 It is God that avengeth me, and subdueth the people under me. |
| 48 He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that | | 48 He delivereth me from mine enemies: yea, thou liftest me up above those that |
| rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man. | | rise up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man. |
| 49 Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing p | | 49 Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing p |
| raises unto thy name. | | raises unto thy name. |
| 50 Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, t | | 50 Great deliverance giveth he to his king; and sheweth mercy to his anointed, t |
| o David, and to his seed for evermore. | | o David, and to his seed for evermore. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 19 | | ## Chapter 19 |
| | | |
n | 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. | n | 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handiwork. |
| 2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. | | 2 Day unto day uttereth speech, and night unto night sheweth knowledge. |
n | 3 There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard. | n | 3 No speech nor language can be if their voice is not heard. |
| 4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of th | | 4 Their line is gone out through all the earth, and their words to the end of th |
| e world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun, | | e world. In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun, |
| 5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong | | 5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, and rejoiceth as a strong |
| man to run a race. | | man to run a race. |
| 6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends o | | 6 His going forth is from the end of the heaven, and his circuit unto the ends o |
| f it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. | | f it: and there is nothing hid from the heat thereof. |
| 7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD | | 7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD |
| is sure, making wise the simple. | | is sure, making wise the simple. |
| 8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of th | | 8 The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of th |
| e LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. | | e LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes. |
| 9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD ar | | 9 The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the LORD ar |
| e true and righteous altogether. | | e true and righteous altogether. |
| 10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also | | 10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also |
| than honey and the honeycomb. | | than honey and the honeycomb. |
| 11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great | | 11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great |
| reward. | | reward. |
| 12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. | | 12 Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. |
n | 13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion | n | 13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous acts; let them not have dominion |
| over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transg | | over me; then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transg |
| ression. | | ression. |
| 14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in t | | 14 Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in t |
| hy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. | | hy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 20 | | ## Chapter 20 |
| | | |
| 1 The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend | | 1 The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend |
| thee; | | thee; |
| 2 Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion; | | 2 Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion; |
| 3 Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah. | | 3 Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah. |
n | 4 Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel. | n | 4 Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfill all thy counsel. |
| 5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up ou | | 5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up ou |
| r banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions. | | r banners; the LORD fulfill all thy petitions. |
| 6 Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy h | | 6 Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy h |
| eaven with the saving strength of his right hand. | | eaven with the saving strength of his right hand. |
| 7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of t | | 7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of t |
| he LORD our God. | | he LORD our God. |
| 8 They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright. | | 8 They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright. |
| 9 Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call. | | 9 Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 21 | | ## Chapter 21 |
| | | |
| 1 The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly s | | 1 The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly s |
| hall he rejoice! | | hall he rejoice! |
| 2 Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of | | 2 Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of |
| his lips. Selah. | | his lips. Selah. |
| 3 For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown o | | 3 For thou preventest him with the blessings of goodness: thou settest a crown o |
| f pure gold on his head. | | f pure gold on his head. |
| 4 He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever an | | 4 He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever an |
| d ever. | | d ever. |
| 5 His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid upon hi | | 5 His glory is great in thy salvation: honour and majesty hast thou laid upon hi |
| m. | | m. |
| 6 For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding gla | | 6 For thou hast made him most blessed for ever: thou hast made him exceeding gla |
| d with thy countenance. | | d with thy countenance. |
| 7 For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he s | | 7 For the king trusteth in the LORD, and through the mercy of the most High he s |
| hall not be moved. | | hall not be moved. |
| 8 Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out tho | | 8 Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out tho |
| se that hate thee. | | se that hate thee. |
| 9 Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the LORD shal | | 9 Thou shalt make them as a fiery oven in the time of thine anger: the LORD shal |
| l swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them. | | l swallow them up in his wrath, and the fire shall devour them. |
| 10 Their fruit shalt thou destroy from the earth, and their seed from among the | | 10 Their fruit shalt thou destroy from the earth, and their seed from among the |
| children of men. | | children of men. |
| 11 For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, whic | | 11 For they intended evil against thee: they imagined a mischievous device, whic |
| h they are not able to perform. | | h they are not able to perform. |
| 12 Therefore shalt thou make them turn their back, when thou shalt make ready th | | 12 Therefore shalt thou make them turn their back, when thou shalt make ready th |
| ine arrows upon thy strings against the face of them. | | ine arrows upon thy strings against the face of them. |
| 13 Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy | | 13 Be thou exalted, LORD, in thine own strength: so will we sing and praise thy |
| power. | | power. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 22 | | ## Chapter 22 |
| | | |
n | 1 My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me | n | 1 My God, why hast thou forsaken me? My God, hear the words of my roaring; thou |
| , and from the words of my roaring? | | art far from helping me. |
| 2 O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, | | 2 O my God, I cry in the daytime, but thou answerest not; and in the night seaso |
| and am not silent. | | n, and am not silent. |
| 3 But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. | | 3 But thou art holy that inhabitest the heavens; thou art worthy of the praises |
| | | of Israel. |
| 4 Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them. | | 4 Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them. |
| 5 They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not c | | 5 They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not c |
| onfounded. | | onfounded. |
n | 6 But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people. | n | 6 But I, a worm, am loved of no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the peop |
| | | le. |
| 7 All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the | | 7 All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the |
| head, saying, | | head, saying, |
| 8 He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing | | 8 He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing |
| he delighted in him. | | he delighted in him. |
| 9 But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when I w | | 9 But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when I w |
| as upon my mother's breasts. | | as upon my mother's breasts. |
n | 10 I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from my mother's belly. | n | 10 I was cast upon thee from the womb; thou wast my God from my mother's breasts |
| | | . |
| 11 Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help. | | 11 Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help. |
n | 12 Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round. | n | 12 Many armies have compassed me; strong armies of Bashan have beset me around. |
| 13 They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion. | | 13 They gaped upon me with their mouths, like a ravening and a roaring lion. |
| 14 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is li | | 14 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is li |
| ke wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels. | | ke wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels. |
| 15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; a | | 15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; a |
| nd thou hast brought me into the dust of death. | | nd thou hast brought me into the dust of death. |
n | 16 For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they | n | 16 For dogs have compassed me; the assembly of the wicked have enclosed me; they |
| pierced my hands and my feet. | | pierced my hands and my feet. |
| 17 I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me. | | 17 I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me. |
| 18 They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture. | | 18 They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture. |
| 19 But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me. | | 19 But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me. |
| 20 Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog. | | 20 Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog. |
n | 21 Save me from the lion's mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the u | n | 21 Save me from the lion's mouth, for thou hast heard me speak from the secret p |
| nicorns. | | laces of the wilderness through the horns of the unicorns. |
| 22 I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation wi | | 22 I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation wi |
| ll I praise thee. | | ll I praise thee. |
| 23 Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and | | 23 Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and |
| fear him, all ye the seed of Israel. | | fear him, all ye the seed of Israel. |
| 24 For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neithe | | 24 For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neithe |
| r hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard. | | r hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard. |
| 25 My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows befo | | 25 My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows befo |
| re them that fear him. | | re them that fear him. |
| 26 The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him | | 26 The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him |
| : your heart shall live for ever. | | : your heart shall live for ever. |
| 27 All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the | | 27 All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the |
| kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee. | | kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee. |
| 28 For the kingdom is the LORD's: and he is the governor among the nations. | | 28 For the kingdom is the LORD's: and he is the governor among the nations. |
| 29 All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down | | 29 All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down |
| to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul. | | to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul. |
| 30 A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation. | | 30 A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation. |
n | 31 They shall come, and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall | n | 31 They shall come and shall declare his righteousness unto a people that shall |
| be born, that he hath done this. | | be born, what he hath done. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 23 | | ## Chapter 23 |
| | | |
| 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. | | 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. |
| 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still wat | | 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still wat |
| ers. | | ers. |
| 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name | | 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name |
| 's sake. | | 's sake. |
| 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no e | | 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no e |
| vil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. | | vil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. |
| 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointe | | 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointe |
| st my head with oil; my cup runneth over. | | st my head with oil; my cup runneth over. |
| 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will | | 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will |
| dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. | | dwell in the house of the LORD for ever. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 24 | | ## Chapter 24 |
| | | |
| 1 The earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwe | | 1 The earth is the LORD's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwe |
| ll therein. | | ll therein. |
| 2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. | | 2 For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. |
| 3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy pla | | 3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy pla |
| ce? | | ce? |
| 4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul un | | 4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul un |
| to vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. | | to vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. |
| 5 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of | | 5 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of |
| his salvation. | | his salvation. |
| 6 This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Sel | | 6 This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Sel |
| ah. | | ah. |
n | 7 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and t | n | 7 Lift up your heads, O ye generations of Jacob; and be ye lifted up; and the LO |
| he King of glory shall come in. | | RD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle, who is the king of glory, shall |
| | | establish you for ever. |
| 8 Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in batt | | 8 And he will roll away the heavens and will come down to redeem his people, to |
| le. | | make you an everlasting name, to establish you upon his everlasting rock. |
| 9 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; even lift them up, ye everlasting doors; and t | | 9 Lift up your heads, O ye generations of Jacob; lift up your heads, ye everlast |
| he King of glory shall come in. | | ing generations; and the LORD of hosts, the king of kings, |
| 10 Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah. | | 10 Even the king of glory, shall come unto you, and shall redeem his people, and |
| | | shall establish them in righteousness. Selah. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 25 | | ## Chapter 25 |
| | | |
| 1 Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul. | | 1 Unto thee, O LORD, do I lift up my soul. |
| 2 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph | | 2 O my God, I trust in thee: let me not be ashamed, let not mine enemies triumph |
| over me. | | over me. |
| 3 Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgre | | 3 Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed: let them be ashamed which transgre |
| ss without cause. | | ss without cause. |
| 4 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. | | 4 Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths. |
| 5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on t | | 5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on t |
| hee do I wait all the day. | | hee do I wait all the day. |
| 6 Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have b | | 6 Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have b |
| een ever of old. | | een ever of old. |
| 7 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mer | | 7 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: according to thy mer |
| cy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD. | | cy remember thou me for thy goodness' sake, O LORD. |
| 8 Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way. | | 8 Good and upright is the LORD: therefore will he teach sinners in the way. |
| 9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. | | 9 The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way. |
| 10 All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant | | 10 All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant |
| and his testimonies. | | and his testimonies. |
| 11 For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great. | | 11 For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great. |
| 12 What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he s | | 12 What man is he that feareth the LORD? him shall he teach in the way that he s |
| hall choose. | | hall choose. |
| 13 His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth. | | 13 His soul shall dwell at ease; and his seed shall inherit the earth. |
| 14 The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his | | 14 The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his |
| covenant. | | covenant. |
| 15 Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net | | 15 Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net |
| . | | . |
| 16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted. | | 16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted. |
n | 17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. | n | 17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged; oh, bring thou me out of my distresses |
| | | . |
| 18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins. | | 18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins. |
| 19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred. | | 19 Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred. |
n | 20 O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in | n | 20 Oh, keep my soul, and deliver me; let me not be ashamed, for I put my trust i |
| thee. | | n thee. |
| 21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee. | | 21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee. |
| 22 Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles. | | 22 Redeem Israel, O God, out of all his troubles. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 26 | | ## Chapter 26 |
| | | |
| 1 Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in | | 1 Judge me, O LORD; for I have walked in mine integrity: I have trusted also in |
| the LORD; therefore I shall not slide. | | the LORD; therefore I shall not slide. |
| 2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. | | 2 Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; try my reins and my heart. |
| 3 For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth. | | 3 For thy lovingkindness is before mine eyes: and I have walked in thy truth. |
| 4 I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers. | | 4 I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers. |
n | 5 I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked. | n | 5 I have hated the congregation of evildoers and will not sit with the wicked. |
| 6 I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD: | | 6 I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD: |
| 7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrou | | 7 That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrou |
| s works. | | s works. |
| 8 LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine hono | | 8 LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine hono |
| ur dwelleth. | | ur dwelleth. |
| 9 Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men: | | 9 Gather not my soul with sinners, nor my life with bloody men: |
| 10 In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes. | | 10 In whose hands is mischief, and their right hand is full of bribes. |
| 11 But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto | | 11 But as for me, I will walk in mine integrity: redeem me, and be merciful unto |
| me. | | me. |
| 12 My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD | | 12 My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD |
| . | | . |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 27 | | ## Chapter 27 |
| | | |
| 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the stre | | 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the stre |
| ngth of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? | | ngth of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? |
| 2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my fles | | 2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my fles |
| h, they stumbled and fell. | | h, they stumbled and fell. |
n | 3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war s | n | 3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war s |
| hould rise against me, in this will I be confident. | | hould rise against me, in this I am confident. |
| 4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell | | 4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell |
| in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the L | | in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the L |
| ORD, and to inquire in his temple. | | ORD, and to inquire in his temple. |
| 5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of | | 5 For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of |
| his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. | | his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock. |
| 6 And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: theref | | 6 And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: theref |
| ore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will s | | ore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will s |
| ing praises unto the LORD. | | ing praises unto the LORD. |
| 7 Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me | | 7 Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me |
| . | | . |
| 8 When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, wi | | 8 When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, wi |
| ll I seek. | | ll I seek. |
| 9 Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast be | | 9 Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast be |
| en my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation. | | en my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation. |
| 10 When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up. | | 10 When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up. |
| 11 Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemie | | 11 Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemie |
| s. | | s. |
| 12 Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are ri | | 12 Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are ri |
| sen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. | | sen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. |
n | 13 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the l | n | 13 Unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the livi |
| and of the living. | | ng, thou wouldst deliver my soul into hell. |
| 14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wa | | 14 Thou didst say unto me, Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and he shall st |
| it, I say, on the LORD. | | rengthen thy heart. Wait, I say, on the LORD. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 28 | | ## Chapter 28 |
| | | |
| 1 Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be si | | 1 Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: lest, if thou be si |
| lent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit. | | lent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit. |
n | 2 Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my ha | n | 2 Hear the voice of my supplications when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my han |
| nds toward thy holy oracle. | | ds towards thy holy oracle. |
| 3 Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which spea | | 3 Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which spea |
| k peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts. | | k peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts. |
n | 4 Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their e | n | 4 Give them according to their deeds and according to the wickedness of their en |
| ndeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert. | | deavors; give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert. |
| 5 Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, | | 5 Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, |
| he shall destroy them, and not build them up. | | he shall destroy them, and not build them up. |
| 6 Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications. | | 6 Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications. |
| 7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helpe | | 7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helpe |
| d: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. | | d: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. |
| 8 The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed. | | 8 The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed. |
| 9 Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up | | 9 Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up |
| for ever. | | for ever. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 29 | | ## Chapter 29 |
| | | |
| 1 Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength. | | 1 Give unto the LORD, O ye mighty, give unto the LORD glory and strength. |
| 2 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty | | 2 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name; worship the LORD in the beauty |
| of holiness. | | of holiness. |
| 3 The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LOR | | 3 The voice of the LORD is upon the waters: the God of glory thundereth: the LOR |
| D is upon many waters. | | D is upon many waters. |
| 4 The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty. | | 4 The voice of the LORD is powerful; the voice of the LORD is full of majesty. |
| 5 The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the cedars o | | 5 The voice of the LORD breaketh the cedars; yea, the LORD breaketh the cedars o |
| f Lebanon. | | f Lebanon. |
| 6 He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unico | | 6 He maketh them also to skip like a calf; Lebanon and Sirion like a young unico |
| rn. | | rn. |
| 7 The voice of the LORD divideth the flames of fire. | | 7 The voice of the LORD divideth the flames of fire. |
| 8 The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness | | 8 The voice of the LORD shaketh the wilderness; the LORD shaketh the wilderness |
| of Kadesh. | | of Kadesh. |
| 9 The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: | | 9 The voice of the LORD maketh the hinds to calve, and discovereth the forests: |
| and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory. | | and in his temple doth every one speak of his glory. |
| 10 The LORD sitteth upon the flood; yea, the LORD sitteth King for ever. | | 10 The LORD sitteth upon the flood; yea, the LORD sitteth King for ever. |
| 11 The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people w | | 11 The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people w |
| ith peace. | | ith peace. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 30 | | ## Chapter 30 |
| | | |
| 1 I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my fo | | 1 I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my fo |
| es to rejoice over me. | | es to rejoice over me. |
| 2 O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. | | 2 O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. |
| 3 O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, | | 3 O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, |
| that I should not go down to the pit. | | that I should not go down to the pit. |
| 4 Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of | | 4 Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of |
| his holiness. | | his holiness. |
n | 5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure | n | 5 For his anger kindleth against the wicked; they repent, and in a moment it is |
| for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. | | turned away; and they are in his favour, and he giveth them life; therefore, wee |
| | | ping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. |
| 6 And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved. | | 6 And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved. |
| 7 LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hid | | 7 LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hid |
| e thy face, and I was troubled. | | e thy face, and I was troubled. |
| 8 I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication. | | 8 I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication. |
n | 9 What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust pr | n | 9 When I go down to the pit, my blood shall return to the dust. I will praise th |
| aise thee? shall it declare thy truth? | | ee; my soul shall declare thy truth. For what profit am I if I do it not? |
| 10 Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper. | | 10 Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper. |
| 11 Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcl | | 11 Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcl |
| oth, and girded me with gladness; | | oth, and girded me with gladness; |
n | 12 To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD m | n | 12 To the end that my soul may give glory to thy name, and sing praise to thee, |
| y God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. | | and not be silent. O LORD, my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 31 | | ## Chapter 31 |
| | | |
| 1 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy | | 1 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy |
| righteousness. | | righteousness. |
| 2 Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an | | 2 Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily: be thou my strong rock, for an |
| house of defence to save me. | | house of defence to save me. |
| 3 For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, a | | 3 For thou art my rock and my fortress; therefore for thy name's sake lead me, a |
| nd guide me. | | nd guide me. |
| 4 Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my str | | 4 Pull me out of the net that they have laid privily for me: for thou art my str |
| ength. | | ength. |
| 5 Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth | | 5 Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth |
| . | | . |
| 6 I have hated them that regard lying vanities: but I trust in the LORD. | | 6 I have hated them that regard lying vanities: but I trust in the LORD. |
| 7 I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; | | 7 I will be glad and rejoice in thy mercy: for thou hast considered my trouble; |
| thou hast known my soul in adversities; | | thou hast known my soul in adversities; |
| 8 And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: thou hast set my feet in a | | 8 And hast not shut me up into the hand of the enemy: thou hast set my feet in a |
| large room. | | large room. |
| 9 Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with gri | | 9 Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: mine eye is consumed with gri |
| ef, yea, my soul and my belly. | | ef, yea, my soul and my belly. |
| 10 For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength faile | | 10 For my life is spent with grief, and my years with sighing: my strength faile |
| th because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed. | | th because of mine iniquity, and my bones are consumed. |
| 11 I was a reproach among all mine enemies, but especially among my neighbours, | | 11 I was a reproach among all mine enemies, but especially among my neighbours, |
| and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that did see me without fled from me. | | and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that did see me without fled from me. |
| 12 I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind: I am like a broken vessel. | | 12 I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind: I am like a broken vessel. |
| 13 For I have heard the slander of many: fear was on every side: while they took | | 13 For I have heard the slander of many: fear was on every side: while they took |
| counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life. | | counsel together against me, they devised to take away my life. |
| 14 But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God. | | 14 But I trusted in thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my God. |
| 15 My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from | | 15 My times are in thy hand: deliver me from the hand of mine enemies, and from |
| them that persecute me. | | them that persecute me. |
| 16 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sake. | | 16 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant: save me for thy mercies' sake. |
| 17 Let me not be ashamed, O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be | | 17 Let me not be ashamed, O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be |
| ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave. | | ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave. |
| 18 Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and | | 18 Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and |
| contemptuously against the righteous. | | contemptuously against the righteous. |
| 19 Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee | | 19 Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee |
| ; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! | | ; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men! |
| 20 Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: tho | | 20 Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: tho |
| u shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues. | | u shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues. |
| 21 Blessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a stron | | 21 Blessed be the LORD: for he hath shewed me his marvellous kindness in a stron |
| g city. | | g city. |
| 22 For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless tho | | 22 For I said in my haste, I am cut off from before thine eyes: nevertheless tho |
| u heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee. | | u heardest the voice of my supplications when I cried unto thee. |
| 23 O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and | | 23 O love the LORD, all ye his saints: for the LORD preserveth the faithful, and |
| plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. | | plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. |
| 24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in t | | 24 Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in t |
| he LORD. | | he LORD. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 32 | | ## Chapter 32 |
| | | |
n | 1 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. | n | 1 Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven and who have no sins to be |
| | | covered. |
| 2 Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spir | | 2 Blessed is the man unto whom the LORD imputeth not iniquity, and in whose spir |
| it there is no guile. | | it there is no guile. |
n | 3 When I kept silence, my bones waxed old through my roaring all the day long. | n | 3 When I kept silence, my spirit failed within me; when I opened my mouth, my bo |
| | | nes waxed old through my speaking all the day long. |
| 4 For day and night thy hand was heavy upon me: my moisture is turned into the d | | 4 For day and night thy Spirit was heavy upon me; my moisture is turned into the |
| rought of summer. Selah. | | drought of summer. Selah. |
| 5 I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I w | | 5 I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I w |
| ill confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of | | ill confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of |
| my sin. Selah. | | my sin. Selah. |
| 6 For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou maye | | 6 For this shall every one that is godly pray unto thee in a time when thou maye |
| st be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto | | st be found: surely in the floods of great waters they shall not come nigh unto |
| him. | | him. |
| 7 Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt comp | | 7 Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt comp |
| ass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah. | | ass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah. |
n | 8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will gui | n | 8 Thou hast said, I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shal |
| de thee with mine eye. | | t go; I will guide thee with mine eye. |
| 9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mou | | 9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mou |
| th must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee. | | th must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee. |
| 10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy | | 10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy |
| shall compass him about. | | shall compass him about. |
| 11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye tha | | 11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye tha |
| t are upright in heart. | | t are upright in heart. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 33 | | ## Chapter 33 |
| | | |
n | 1 Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous: for praise is comely for the upright. | n | 1 Rejoice in the LORD, O ye righteous; to praise the LORD is comely for the upri |
| | | ght in heart. |
| 2 Praise the LORD with harp: sing unto him with the psaltery and an instrument o | | 2 Praise the LORD with thy voice; sing unto him with the psaltery and harp, an i |
| f ten strings. | | nstrument with ten strings. |
| 3 Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise. | | 3 Sing unto him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise. |
| 4 For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth. | | 4 For the word of the LORD is given to the upright, and all his works are done i |
| | | n truth. |
| 5 He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the | | 5 He loveth righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the |
| LORD. | | LORD. |
| 6 By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the | | 6 By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the |
| breath of his mouth. | | breath of his mouth. |
n | 7 He gathereth the waters of the sea together as an heap: he layeth up the depth | n | 7 He gathereth the waters of the sea together as a heap; he layeth up the depth |
| in storehouses. | | in storehouses. |
| 8 Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in | | 8 Let all the earth fear the LORD: let all the inhabitants of the world stand in |
| awe of him. | | awe of him. |
n | 9 For he spake, and it was done; he commanded, and it stood fast. | n | 9 For he spake, and it was finished; he commanded, and it stood fast. |
| 10 The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices | | 10 The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices |
| of the people of none effect. | | of the people of none effect. |
| 11 The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all g | | 11 The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all g |
| enerations. | | enerations. |
n | 12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chos | n | 12 Blessed are the nations and the people whom the LORD God hath chosen for his |
| en for his own inheritance. | | own inheritance. |
| 13 The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men. | | 13 The LORD looketh from heaven; he beholdeth all the sons of men. |
| 14 From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the e | | 14 From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the e |
| arth. | | arth. |
| 15 He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works. | | 15 He fashioneth their hearts alike; he considereth all their works. |
| 16 There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not deliv | | 16 There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not deliv |
| ered by much strength. | | ered by much strength. |
n | 17 An horse is a vain thing for safety: neither shall he deliver any by his grea | n | 17 A horse is a vain thing for safety; neither shall he deliver any by his great |
| t strength. | | strength. |
| 18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope i | | 18 Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope i |
| n his mercy; | | n his mercy; |
n | 19 To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine. | n | 19 To deliver their soul from death and to keep them alive in a time of famine. |
| 20 Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield. | | 20 Our soul waiteth for the LORD: he is our help and our shield. |
| 21 For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. | | 21 For our heart shall rejoice in him, because we have trusted in his holy name. |
| 22 Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee. | | 22 Let thy mercy, O LORD, be upon us, according as we hope in thee. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 34 | | ## Chapter 34 |
| | | |
| 1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mout | | 1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mout |
| h. | | h. |
| 2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and b | | 2 My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and b |
| e glad. | | e glad. |
| 3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. | | 3 O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together. |
| 4 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. | | 4 I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears. |
| 5 They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. | | 5 They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. |
| 6 This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his trou | | 6 This poor man cried, and the LORD heard him, and saved him out of all his trou |
| bles. | | bles. |
| 7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth | | 7 The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth |
| them. | | them. |
n | 8 O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him | n | 8 Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man that trusteth in h |
| . | | im. |
| 9 O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him. | | 9 Oh, fear the LORD, ye, his saints; for there is no want to them that fear him. |
| 10 The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall | | 10 The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall |
| not want any good thing. | | not want any good thing. |
| 11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD. | | 11 Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD. |
| 12 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good | | 12 What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good |
| ? | | ? |
| 13 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. | | 13 Keep thy tongue from evil, and thy lips from speaking guile. |
| 14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. | | 14 Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it. |
| 15 The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their | | 15 The eyes of the LORD are upon the righteous, and his ears are open unto their |
| cry. | | cry. |
| 16 The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance | | 16 The face of the LORD is against them that do evil, to cut off the remembrance |
| of them from the earth. | | of them from the earth. |
| 17 The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their | | 17 The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their |
| troubles. | | troubles. |
| 18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be | | 18 The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be |
| of a contrite spirit. | | of a contrite spirit. |
| 19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of | | 19 Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of |
| them all. | | them all. |
| 20 He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken. | | 20 He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken. |
| 21 Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolat | | 21 Evil shall slay the wicked: and they that hate the righteous shall be desolat |
| e. | | e. |
| 22 The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in h | | 22 The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in h |
| im shall be desolate. | | im shall be desolate. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 35 | | ## Chapter 35 |
| | | |
| 1 Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that | | 1 Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that |
| fight against me. | | fight against me. |
| 2 Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help. | | 2 Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help. |
| 3 Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say | | 3 Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say |
| unto my soul, I am thy salvation. | | unto my soul, I am thy salvation. |
| 4 Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be t | | 4 Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be t |
| urned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt. | | urned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt. |
| 5 Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the LORD chase them | | 5 Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the LORD chase them |
| . | | . |
| 6 Let their way be dark and slippery: and let the angel of the LORD persecute th | | 6 Let their way be dark and slippery: and let the angel of the LORD persecute th |
| em. | | em. |
| 7 For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without cause | | 7 For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without cause |
| they have digged for my soul. | | they have digged for my soul. |
| 8 Let destruction come upon him at unawares; and let his net that he hath hid ca | | 8 Let destruction come upon him at unawares; and let his net that he hath hid ca |
| tch himself: into that very destruction let him fall. | | tch himself: into that very destruction let him fall. |
| 9 And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall rejoice in his salvation. | | 9 And my soul shall be joyful in the LORD: it shall rejoice in his salvation. |
| 10 All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poo | | 10 All my bones shall say, LORD, who is like unto thee, which deliverest the poo |
| r from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that | | r from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the needy from him that |
| spoileth him? | | spoileth him? |
| 11 False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge things that I knew not. | | 11 False witnesses did rise up; they laid to my charge things that I knew not. |
n | 12 They rewarded me evil for good to the spoiling of my soul. | n | 12 They rewarded me evil for good, for the purpose of the spoiling of my soul. |
| 13 But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my s | | 13 But as for me, when they were sick, my clothing was sackcloth: I humbled my s |
| oul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom. | | oul with fasting; and my prayer returned into mine own bosom. |
| 14 I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed down hea | | 14 I behaved myself as though he had been my friend or brother: I bowed down hea |
| vily, as one that mourneth for his mother. | | vily, as one that mourneth for his mother. |
| 15 But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: yea, t | | 15 But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: yea, t |
| he abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew it not; they did | | he abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew it not; they did |
| tear me, and ceased not: | | tear me, and ceased not: |
| 16 With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth. | | 16 With hypocritical mockers in feasts, they gnashed upon me with their teeth. |
| 17 Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their destructions, my | | 17 Lord, how long wilt thou look on? rescue my soul from their destructions, my |
| darling from the lions. | | darling from the lions. |
| 18 I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among m | | 18 I will give thee thanks in the great congregation: I will praise thee among m |
| uch people. | | uch people. |
| 19 Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither let th | | 19 Let not them that are mine enemies wrongfully rejoice over me: neither let th |
| em wink with the eye that hate me without a cause. | | em wink with the eye that hate me without a cause. |
| 20 For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against them that | | 20 For they speak not peace: but they devise deceitful matters against them that |
| are quiet in the land. | | are quiet in the land. |
| 21 Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hat | | 21 Yea, they opened their mouth wide against me, and said, Aha, aha, our eye hat |
| h seen it. | | h seen it. |
| 22 This thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me. | | 22 This thou hast seen, O LORD: keep not silence: O Lord, be not far from me. |
| 23 Stir up thyself, and awake to my judgment, even unto my cause, my God and my | | 23 Stir up thyself, and awake to my judgment, even unto my cause, my God and my |
| Lord. | | Lord. |
| 24 Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rej | | 24 Judge me, O LORD my God, according to thy righteousness; and let them not rej |
| oice over me. | | oice over me. |
| 25 Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not say, | | 25 Let them not say in their hearts, Ah, so would we have it: let them not say, |
| We have swallowed him up. | | We have swallowed him up. |
| 26 Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hu | | 26 Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hu |
| rt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify themselves against | | rt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonour that magnify themselves against |
| me. | | me. |
| 27 Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let | | 27 Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let |
| them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the pro | | them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the pro |
| sperity of his servant. | | sperity of his servant. |
| 28 And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day | | 28 And my tongue shall speak of thy righteousness and of thy praise all the day |
| long. | | long. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 36 | | ## Chapter 36 |
| | | |
n | 1 The transgression of the wicked saith within my heart, that there is no fear o | n | 1 The wicked, who live in transgression, saith in their hearts, There is no cond |
| f God before his eyes. | | emnation; for there is no fear of God before their eyes. |
| 2 For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be h | | 2 For they flatter themselves in their own eyes until their iniquities are found |
| ateful. | | to be hateful. |
| 3 The words of his mouth are iniquity and deceit: he hath left off to be wise, a | | 3 The words of their mouth are full of iniquity and deceit. The wicked man hath |
| nd to do good. | | left off to be wise and to do good; |
| 4 He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not goo | | 4 He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not goo |
| d; he abhorreth not evil. | | d. |
| 5 Thy mercy, O LORD, is in the heavens; and thy faithfulness reacheth unto the c | | 5 O LORD, thou art in the heavens; they are full of thy mercy. And the thoughts |
| louds. | | of a righteous man ascendeth up unto thee whose throne is far above the clouds. |
| 6 Thy righteousness is like the great mountains; thy judgments are a great deep: | | 6 He is filled with thy righteousness like the great mountains, and with thy jud |
| O LORD, thou preservest man and beast. | | gments like a great deep. O LORD, thou preservest man and beast. |
| 7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put | | 7 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put |
| their trust under the shadow of thy wings. | | their trust under the shadow of thy wings. |
| 8 They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou sha | | 8 They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou sha |
| lt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. | | lt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. |
| 9 For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light. | | 9 For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light. |
| 10 O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness | | 10 O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness |
| to the upright in heart. | | to the upright in heart. |
| 11 Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked | | 11 Let not the foot of pride come against me, and let not the hand of the wicked |
| remove me. | | remove me. |
n | 12 There are the workers of iniquity fallen: they are cast down, and shall not b | n | 12 They are the workers of iniquity and shall fall; they shall be cast down and |
| e able to rise. | | shall not be able to rise. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 37 | | ## Chapter 37 |
| | | |
| 1 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the wor | | 1 Fret not thyself because of evildoers, neither be thou envious against the wor |
| kers of iniquity. | | kers of iniquity. |
| 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. | | 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. |
| 3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily th | | 3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily th |
| ou shalt be fed. | | ou shalt be fed. |
| 4 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine | | 4 Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine |
| heart. | | heart. |
| 5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass | | 5 Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass |
| . | | . |
| 6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as t | | 6 And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as t |
| he noonday. | | he noonday. |
| 7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him | | 7 Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him |
| who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pas | | who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pas |
| s. | | s. |
| 8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. | | 8 Cease from anger, and forsake wrath: fret not thyself in any wise to do evil. |
| 9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall | | 9 For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall |
| inherit the earth. | | inherit the earth. |
| 10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligent | | 10 For yet a little while, and the wicked shall not be: yea, thou shalt diligent |
| ly consider his place, and it shall not be. | | ly consider his place, and it shall not be. |
| 11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abu | | 11 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abu |
| ndance of peace. | | ndance of peace. |
| 12 The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. | | 12 The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. |
| 13 The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming. | | 13 The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming. |
| 14 The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down th | | 14 The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down th |
| e poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation. | | e poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation. |
| 15 Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken. | | 15 Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken. |
| 16 A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. | | 16 A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. |
| 17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righte | | 17 For the arms of the wicked shall be broken: but the LORD upholdeth the righte |
| ous. | | ous. |
| 18 The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for | | 18 The LORD knoweth the days of the upright: and their inheritance shall be for |
| ever. | | ever. |
| 19 They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they sh | | 19 They shall not be ashamed in the evil time: and in the days of famine they sh |
| all be satisfied. | | all be satisfied. |
| 20 But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat | | 20 But the wicked shall perish, and the enemies of the LORD shall be as the fat |
| of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away. | | of lambs: they shall consume; into smoke shall they consume away. |
| 21 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, | | 21 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again: but the righteous sheweth mercy, |
| and giveth. | | and giveth. |
| 22 For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be curse | | 22 For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be curse |
| d of him shall be cut off. | | d of him shall be cut off. |
| 23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way | | 23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way |
| . | | . |
| 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him | | 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him |
| with his hand. | | with his hand. |
| 25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken | | 25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken |
| , nor his seed begging bread. | | , nor his seed begging bread. |
| 26 He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed. | | 26 He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed. |
| 27 Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. | | 27 Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. |
| 28 For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserve | | 28 For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserve |
| d for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off. | | d for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off. |
| 29 The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever. | | 29 The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever. |
| 30 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgmen | | 30 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgmen |
| t. | | t. |
| 31 The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. | | 31 The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. |
| 32 The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him. | | 32 The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him. |
| 33 The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged. | | 33 The LORD will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged. |
| 34 Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the la | | 34 Wait on the LORD, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the la |
| nd: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it. | | nd: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it. |
| 35 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay | | 35 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay |
| tree. | | tree. |
| 36 Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not | | 36 Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not |
| be found. | | be found. |
| 37 Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peac | | 37 Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peac |
| e. | | e. |
n | 38 But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shal | n | 38 But the transgressors shall be destroyed together; the end of the wicked shal |
| l be cut off. | | l come, and they shall be cut off. |
| 39 But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in th | | 39 But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in th |
| e time of trouble. | | e time of trouble. |
| 40 And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from th | | 40 And the LORD shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from th |
| e wicked, and save them, because they trust in him. | | e wicked, and save them, because they trust in him. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 38 | | ## Chapter 38 |
| | | |
| 1 O LORD, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. | | 1 O LORD, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. |
| 2 For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand presseth me sore. | | 2 For thine arrows stick fast in me, and thy hand presseth me sore. |
| 3 There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger; neither is there any | | 3 There is no soundness in my flesh because of thine anger; neither is there any |
| rest in my bones because of my sin. | | rest in my bones because of my sin. |
n | 4 For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too h | n | 4 For mine iniquities are gone over mine head; as a heavy burden they are too he |
| eavy for me. | | avy for me. |
| 5 My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness. | | 5 My wounds stink and are corrupt because of my foolishness. |
| 6 I am troubled; I am bowed down greatly; I go mourning all the day long. | | 6 I am troubled; I am bowed down greatly; I go mourning all the day long. |
n | 7 For my loins are filled with a loathsome disease: and there is no soundness in | n | 7 For my loins are filled with a loathsome distress; and no soundness is found i |
| my flesh. | | n my flesh. |
| 8 I am feeble and sore broken: I have roared by reason of the disquietness of my | | 8 I am feeble, and broken, and very sore. I have wept by reason of the disquietn |
| heart. | | ess of my heart. |
| 9 Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee. | | 9 Lord, all my desire is before thee; and my groaning is not hid from thee. |
| 10 My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eyes, it a | | 10 My heart panteth, my strength faileth me: as for the light of mine eyes, it a |
| lso is gone from me. | | lso is gone from me. |
n | 11 My lovers and my friends stand aloof from my sore; and my kinsmen stand afar | n | 11 My lovers and my friends stand aloof because of my sore; and my kinsmen stand |
| off. | | afar off. |
| 12 They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hu | | 12 They also that seek after my life lay snares for me: and they that seek my hu |
| rt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long. | | rt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long. |
| 13 But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his | | 13 But I, as a deaf man, heard not; and I was as a dumb man that openeth not his |
| mouth. | | mouth. |
| 14 Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs. | | 14 Thus I was as a man that heareth not, and in whose mouth are no reproofs. |
| 15 For in thee, O LORD, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God. | | 15 For in thee, O LORD, do I hope: thou wilt hear, O Lord my God. |
| 16 For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot | | 16 For I said, Hear me, lest otherwise they should rejoice over me: when my foot |
| slippeth, they magnify themselves against me. | | slippeth, they magnify themselves against me. |
| 17 For I am ready to halt, and my sorrow is continually before me. | | 17 For I am ready to halt, and my sorrow is continually before me. |
| 18 For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin. | | 18 For I will declare mine iniquity; I will be sorry for my sin. |
| 19 But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they that hate me wrong | | 19 But mine enemies are lively, and they are strong: and they that hate me wrong |
| fully are multiplied. | | fully are multiplied. |
| 20 They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow th | | 20 They also that render evil for good are mine adversaries; because I follow th |
| e thing that good is. | | e thing that good is. |
| 21 Forsake me not, O LORD: O my God, be not far from me. | | 21 Forsake me not, O LORD: O my God, be not far from me. |
| 22 Make haste to help me, O Lord my salvation. | | 22 Make haste to help me, O Lord my salvation. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 39 | | ## Chapter 39 |
| | | |
| 1 I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will kee | | 1 I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will kee |
| p my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me. | | p my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me. |
| 2 I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was st | | 2 I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was st |
| irred. | | irred. |
| 3 My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I w | | 3 My heart was hot within me, while I was musing the fire burned: then spake I w |
| ith my tongue, | | ith my tongue, |
| 4 LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I | | 4 LORD, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I |
| may know how frail I am. | | may know how frail I am. |
n | 5 Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing b | n | 5 Behold, thou hast made my days as a handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing be |
| efore thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah. | | fore thee; verily, every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah. |
| 6 Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: h | | 6 Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: h |
| e heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them. | | e heapeth up riches, and knoweth not who shall gather them. |
| 7 And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee. | | 7 And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee. |
| 8 Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the reproach of the foolish | | 8 Deliver me from all my transgressions: make me not the reproach of the foolish |
| . | | . |
n | 9 I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it. | n | 9 I was dumb and opened not my mouth because thou didst chasten me. |
| 10 Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand. | | 10 Remove thy stroke away from me, or I shall be consumed by the blow of thy han |
| | | d. |
| 11 When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty | | 11 When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty |
| to consume away like a moth: surely every man is vanity. Selah. | | to consume away like a moth: surely every man is vanity. Selah. |
| 12 Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my te | | 12 Hear my prayer, O LORD, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my te |
| ars: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were. | | ars: for I am a stranger with thee, and a sojourner, as all my fathers were. |
n | 13 O spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no more. | n | 13 Oh, spare me, that I may recover strength before I go hence and be no more. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 40 | | ## Chapter 40 |
| | | |
| 1 I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. | | 1 I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. |
n | 2 He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my | n | 2 He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my |
| feet upon a rock, and established my goings. | | feet upon a rock, and established my doings. |
| 3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall s | | 3 And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall s |
| ee it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. | | ee it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. |
| 4 Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the pro | | 4 Blessed is that man that maketh the LORD his trust, and respecteth not the pro |
| ud, nor such as turn aside to lies. | | ud, nor such as turn aside to lies. |
| 5 Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy tho | | 5 Many, O LORD my God, are thy wonderful works which thou hast done, and thy tho |
| ughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I | | ughts which are to us-ward: they cannot be reckoned up in order unto thee: if I |
| would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. | | would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. |
| 6 Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burn | | 6 Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burn |
| t offering and sin offering hast thou not required. | | t offering and sin offering hast thou not required. |
| 7 Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me, | | 7 Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me, |
| 8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. | | 8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. |
| 9 I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrai | | 9 I have preached righteousness in the great congregation: lo, I have not refrai |
| ned my lips, O LORD, thou knowest. | | ned my lips, O LORD, thou knowest. |
| 10 I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfu | | 10 I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfu |
| lness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth f | | lness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth f |
| rom the great congregation. | | rom the great congregation. |
| 11 Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy lovingkindness | | 11 Withhold not thou thy tender mercies from me, O LORD: let thy lovingkindness |
| and thy truth continually preserve me. | | and thy truth continually preserve me. |
| 12 For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hol | | 12 For innumerable evils have compassed me about: mine iniquities have taken hol |
| d upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of min | | d upon me, so that I am not able to look up; they are more than the hairs of min |
| e head: therefore my heart faileth me. | | e head: therefore my heart faileth me. |
| 13 Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me: O LORD, make haste to help me. | | 13 Be pleased, O LORD, to deliver me: O LORD, make haste to help me. |
| 14 Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destro | | 14 Let them be ashamed and confounded together that seek after my soul to destro |
| y it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil. | | y it; let them be driven backward and put to shame that wish me evil. |
| 15 Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha. | | 15 Let them be desolate for a reward of their shame that say unto me, Aha, aha. |
| 16 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love th | | 16 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: let such as love th |
| y salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified. | | y salvation say continually, The LORD be magnified. |
| 17 But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and | | 17 But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and |
| my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God. | | my deliverer; make no tarrying, O my God. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 41 | | ## Chapter 41 |
| | | |
| 1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of | | 1 Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of |
| trouble. | | trouble. |
| 2 The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon t | | 2 The LORD will preserve him, and keep him alive; and he shall be blessed upon t |
| he earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. | | he earth: and thou wilt not deliver him unto the will of his enemies. |
n | 3 The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing: thou wilt make all h | n | 3 The LORD will strengthen him upon the bed of languishing; thou wilt make all h |
| is bed in his sickness. | | is pains to cease when he is laid in his bed of sickness. |
| 4 I said, LORD, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against the | | 4 I said, LORD, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against the |
| e. | | e. |
| 5 Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish? | | 5 Mine enemies speak evil of me, When shall he die, and his name perish? |
| 6 And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: his heart gathereth iniquity to | | 6 And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: his heart gathereth iniquity to |
| itself; when he goeth abroad, he telleth it. | | itself; when he goeth abroad, he telleth it. |
| 7 All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hur | | 7 All that hate me whisper together against me: against me do they devise my hur |
| t. | | t. |
| 8 An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: and now that he lieth he sh | | 8 An evil disease, say they, cleaveth fast unto him: and now that he lieth he sh |
| all rise up no more. | | all rise up no more. |
| 9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, h | | 9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, h |
| ath lifted up his heel against me. | | ath lifted up his heel against me. |
| 10 But thou, O LORD, be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I may requite th | | 10 But thou, O LORD, be merciful unto me, and raise me up, that I may requite th |
| em. | | em. |
| 11 By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph ov | | 11 By this I know that thou favourest me, because mine enemy doth not triumph ov |
| er me. | | er me. |
| 12 And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy | | 12 And as for me, thou upholdest me in mine integrity, and settest me before thy |
| face for ever. | | face for ever. |
| 13 Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, | | 13 Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, |
| and Amen. | | and Amen. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 42 | | ## Chapter 42 |
| | | |
| 1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O G | | 1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O G |
| od. | | od. |
n | 2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear be | n | 2 My soul thirsteth for to see God, for to see the living God. When shall I come |
| fore God? | | and appear before thee, O God? |
| 3 My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, | | 3 My tears have been poured out unto thee day and night while mine enemies conti |
| Where is thy God? | | nually say unto me, Where is thy God? |
| 4 When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with th | | 4 When I remember these, mine enemies, I pour out my soul unto thee; for I had g |
| e multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and pra | | one with the multitude; I also went with them to the house of God with the voice |
| ise, with a multitude that kept holyday. | | of joy and praise, with the multitude that kept holyday. |
| 5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope tho | | 5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope tho |
| u in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance. | | u in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance. |
| 6 O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember thee from | | 6 O my God, my soul is cast down within me: therefore will I remember thee from |
| the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar. | | the land of Jordan, and of the Hermonites, from the hill Mizar. |
| 7 Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy | | 7 Deep calleth unto deep at the noise of thy waterspouts: all thy waves and thy |
| billows are gone over me. | | billows are gone over me. |
| 8 Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night | | 8 Yet the LORD will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night |
| his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life. | | his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life. |
| 9 I will say unto God my rock, Why hast thou forgotten me? why go I mourning bec | | 9 I will say unto God my rock, Why hast thou forgotten me? why go I mourning bec |
| ause of the oppression of the enemy? | | ause of the oppression of the enemy? |
| 10 As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me; while they say daily u | | 10 As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies reproach me; while they say daily u |
| nto me, Where is thy God? | | nto me, Where is thy God? |
| 11 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hop | | 11 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hop |
| e thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, | | e thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, |
| and my God. | | and my God. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 43 | | ## Chapter 43 |
| | | |
n | 1 Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation: O deliver me fr | n | 1 Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation; oh, deliver me |
| om the deceitful and unjust man. | | from the deceitful and unjust man. |
| 2 For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourn | | 2 For thou art the God of my strength: why dost thou cast me off? why go I mourn |
| ing because of the oppression of the enemy? | | ing because of the oppression of the enemy? |
n | 3 O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto t | n | 3 Oh, send out thy light and thy truth; let them lead me; let them bring me unto |
| hy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles. | | thy holy hill and to thy tabernacles. |
| 4 Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the | | 4 Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy: yea, upon the |
| harp will I praise thee, O God my God. | | harp will I praise thee, O God my God. |
| 5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope | | 5 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope |
| in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my | | in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my |
| God. | | God. |
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| ## Chapter 44 | | ## Chapter 44 |
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| 1 We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou d | | 1 We have heard with our ears, O God, our fathers have told us, what work thou d |
| idst in their days, in the times of old. | | idst in their days, in the times of old. |
| 2 How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them; how th | | 2 How thou didst drive out the heathen with thy hand, and plantedst them; how th |
| ou didst afflict the people, and cast them out. | | ou didst afflict the people, and cast them out. |
| 3 For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their | | 3 For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their |
| own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy count | | own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, and the light of thy count |
| enance, because thou hadst a favour unto them. | | enance, because thou hadst a favour unto them. |
| 4 Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob. | | 4 Thou art my King, O God: command deliverances for Jacob. |
| 5 Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread the | | 5 Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread the |
| m under that rise up against us. | | m under that rise up against us. |
| 6 For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me. | | 6 For I will not trust in my bow, neither shall my sword save me. |
| 7 But thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated | | 7 But thou hast saved us from our enemies, and hast put them to shame that hated |
| us. | | us. |
| 8 In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah. | | 8 In God we boast all the day long, and praise thy name for ever. Selah. |
| 9 But thou hast cast off, and put us to shame; and goest not forth with our armi | | 9 But thou hast cast off, and put us to shame; and goest not forth with our armi |
| es. | | es. |
| 10 Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy: and they which hate us spoil for | | 10 Thou makest us to turn back from the enemy: and they which hate us spoil for |
| themselves. | | themselves. |
| 11 Thou hast given us like sheep appointed for meat; and hast scattered us among | | 11 Thou hast given us like sheep appointed for meat; and hast scattered us among |
| the heathen. | | the heathen. |
| 12 Thou sellest thy people for nought, and dost not increase thy wealth by their | | 12 Thou sellest thy people for nought, and dost not increase thy wealth by their |
| price. | | price. |
| 13 Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and a derision to them t | | 13 Thou makest us a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and a derision to them t |
| hat are round about us. | | hat are round about us. |
| 14 Thou makest us a byword among the heathen, a shaking of the head among the pe | | 14 Thou makest us a byword among the heathen, a shaking of the head among the pe |
| ople. | | ople. |
| 15 My confusion is continually before me, and the shame of my face hath covered | | 15 My confusion is continually before me, and the shame of my face hath covered |
| me, | | me, |
| 16 For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy | | 16 For the voice of him that reproacheth and blasphemeth; by reason of the enemy |
| and avenger. | | and avenger. |
| 17 All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, neither have we dea | | 17 All this is come upon us; yet have we not forgotten thee, neither have we dea |
| lt falsely in thy covenant. | | lt falsely in thy covenant. |
| 18 Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way; | | 18 Our heart is not turned back, neither have our steps declined from thy way; |
| 19 Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons, and covered us with | | 19 Though thou hast sore broken us in the place of dragons, and covered us with |
| the shadow of death. | | the shadow of death. |
| 20 If we have forgotten the name of our God, or stretched out our hands to a str | | 20 If we have forgotten the name of our God, or stretched out our hands to a str |
| ange god; | | ange god; |
| 21 Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart. | | 21 Shall not God search this out? for he knoweth the secrets of the heart. |
| 22 Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for | | 22 Yea, for thy sake are we killed all the day long; we are counted as sheep for |
| the slaughter. | | the slaughter. |
| 23 Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? arise, cast us not off for ever. | | 23 Awake, why sleepest thou, O Lord? arise, cast us not off for ever. |
| 24 Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and forgettest our affliction and our oppress | | 24 Wherefore hidest thou thy face, and forgettest our affliction and our oppress |
| ion? | | ion? |
| 25 For our soul is bowed down to the dust: our belly cleaveth unto the earth. | | 25 For our soul is bowed down to the dust: our belly cleaveth unto the earth. |
| 26 Arise for our help, and redeem us for thy mercies' sake. | | 26 Arise for our help, and redeem us for thy mercies' sake. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 45 | | ## Chapter 45 |
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| 1 My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made to | | 1 My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made to |
| uching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. | | uching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. |
| 2 Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: there | | 2 Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: there |
| fore God hath blessed thee for ever. | | fore God hath blessed thee for ever. |
| 3 Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. | | 3 Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. |
| 4 And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteo | | 4 And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteo |
| usness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. | | usness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. |
| 5 Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; whereby the people | | 5 Thine arrows are sharp in the heart of the king's enemies; whereby the people |
| fall under thee. | | fall under thee. |
| 6 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right | | 6 Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right |
| sceptre. | | sceptre. |
| 7 Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath | | 7 Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath |
| anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. | | anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. |
| 8 All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palac | | 8 All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palac |
| es, whereby they have made thee glad. | | es, whereby they have made thee glad. |
| 9 Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stan | | 9 Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stan |
| d the queen in gold of Ophir. | | d the queen in gold of Ophir. |
| 10 Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine o | | 10 Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine o |
| wn people, and thy father's house; | | wn people, and thy father's house; |
| 11 So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship | | 11 So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship |
| thou him. | | thou him. |
| 12 And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the | | 12 And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the |
| people shall entreat thy favour. | | people shall entreat thy favour. |
| 13 The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold. | | 13 The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold. |
| 14 She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her | | 14 She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her |
| companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee. | | companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee. |
| 15 With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the | | 15 With gladness and rejoicing shall they be brought: they shall enter into the |
| king's palace. | | king's palace. |
| 16 Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes i | | 16 Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes i |
| n all the earth. | | n all the earth. |
| 17 I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the | | 17 I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the |
| people praise thee for ever and ever. | | people praise thee for ever and ever. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 46 | | ## Chapter 46 |
| | | |
n | 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. | n | 1 God is our refuge and strength, a present help in trouble. |
| 2 Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mounta | | 2 Therefore, we will not fear though the earth shall be removed and though the m |
| ins be carried into the midst of the sea; | | ountains shall be carried into the midst of the sea, |
| 3 Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake wit | | 3 And the waters thereof roar, being troubled, and the mountains shake with the |
| h the swelling thereof. Selah. | | swelling thereof. |
| 4 There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the hol | | 4 Yet there shall be a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of Go |
| y place of the tabernacles of the most High. | | d, the holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High. |
| 5 God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and th | | 5 For Zion shall come, and God shall be in the midst of her; she shall not be mo |
| at right early. | | ved; God shall help her right early. |
| 6 The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth me | | 6 The heathen shall be enraged, and their kingdoms shall be moved; and the LORD |
| lted. | | shall utter his voice, and the earth shall be melted. |
| 7 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. | | 7 The LORD of hosts who shall be with us, the God of Jacob, our refuge. Selah. |
| 8 Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth | | 8 Come behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he shall make in the earth |
| . | | in the latter days. |
| 9 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cu | | 9 He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow and cut |
| tteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire. | | teth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire and saith unto the |
| | | nations, |
| 10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will | | 10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will |
| be exalted in the earth. | | be exalted in the earth. |
n | 11 The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah. | n | 11 The LORD of hosts shall be with us, the God of Jacob, our refuge. Selah. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 47 | | ## Chapter 47 |
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n | 1 O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. | n | 1 Oh, clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph. |
| 2 For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth. | | 2 For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth. |
| 3 He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet. | | 3 He shall subdue the people under us, and the nations under our feet. |
| 4 He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. | | 4 He shall choose our inheritance for us, the excellency of Jacob whom he loved. |
| Selah. | | Selah. |
| 5 God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet. | | 5 God is gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet. |
| 6 Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises. | | 6 Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises. |
| 7 For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding. | | 7 For God is the King of all the earth: sing ye praises with understanding. |
| 8 God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness. | | 8 God reigneth over the heathen: God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness. |
| 9 The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of | | 9 The princes of the people are gathered together, even the people of the God of |
| Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted. | | Abraham: for the shields of the earth belong unto God: he is greatly exalted. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 48 | | ## Chapter 48 |
| | | |
| 1 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mo | | 1 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mo |
| untain of his holiness. | | untain of his holiness. |
| 2 Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sid | | 2 Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sid |
| es of the north, the city of the great King. | | es of the north, the city of the great King. |
| 3 God is known in her palaces for a refuge. | | 3 God is known in her palaces for a refuge. |
| 4 For, lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together. | | 4 For, lo, the kings were assembled, they passed by together. |
n | 5 They saw it, and so they marvelled; they were troubled, and hasted away. | n | 5 They saw it, and so they marveled; they were troubled and hasted away. |
| 6 Fear took hold upon them there, and pain, as of a woman in travail. | | 6 Fear took hold upon them there, and pain, as of a woman in travail. |
| 7 Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind. | | 7 Thou breakest the ships of Tarshish with an east wind. |
| 8 As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the cit | | 8 As we have heard, so have we seen in the city of the LORD of hosts, in the cit |
| y of our God: God will establish it for ever. Selah. | | y of our God: God will establish it for ever. Selah. |
| 9 We have thought of thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple. | | 9 We have thought of thy lovingkindness, O God, in the midst of thy temple. |
| 10 According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: th | | 10 According to thy name, O God, so is thy praise unto the ends of the earth: th |
| y right hand is full of righteousness. | | y right hand is full of righteousness. |
| 11 Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy ju | | 11 Let mount Zion rejoice, let the daughters of Judah be glad, because of thy ju |
| dgments. | | dgments. |
| 12 Walk about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof. | | 12 Walk about Zion, and go round about her: tell the towers thereof. |
| 13 Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the g | | 13 Mark ye well her bulwarks, consider her palaces; that ye may tell it to the g |
| eneration following. | | eneration following. |
| 14 For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto dea | | 14 For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto dea |
| th. | | th. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 49 | | ## Chapter 49 |
| | | |
| 1 Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: | | 1 Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: |
| 2 Both low and high, rich and poor, together. | | 2 Both low and high, rich and poor, together. |
| 3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of und | | 3 My mouth shall speak of wisdom; and the meditation of my heart shall be of und |
| erstanding. | | erstanding. |
| 4 I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp | | 4 I will incline mine ear to a parable: I will open my dark saying upon the harp |
| . | | . |
| 5 Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels sha | | 5 Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, when the iniquity of my heels sha |
| ll compass me about? | | ll compass me about? |
| 6 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of thei | | 6 They that trust in their wealth, and boast themselves in the multitude of thei |
| r riches; | | r riches; |
n | 7 None of them can by any means redeem his brother, nor give to God a ransom for | n | 7 None can by any means redeem his brother, |
| him: | | |
| 8 (For the redemption of their soul is precious, and it ceaseth for ever:) | | 8 Nor give to God a ransom for him that he should still live for ever, that it c |
| | | easeth not for ever to see corruption. |
| 9 That he should still live for ever, and not see corruption. | | 9 For the redemption of their souls is through God, and precious. |
| 10 For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person peri | | 10 For he seeth wise men die; likewise, the fool and the brutish person perish a |
| sh, and leave their wealth to others. | | nd leave their wealth to others; |
| 11 Their inward thought is, that their houses shall continue for ever, and their | | 11 Their inward thought of their houses for ever, their dwelling places to all g |
| dwelling places to all generations; they call their lands after their own names | | enerations. Lands they called after their own names, and they are honourable. |
| . | | |
| 12 Nevertheless man being in honour abideth not: he is like the beasts that peri | | 12 Nevertheless, man in honour abideth not; he is also like the beasts that peri |
| sh. | | sh. |
| 13 This their way is their folly: yet their posterity approve their sayings. Sel | | 13 This I speak of them who walk in their way and forsaketh the Almighty in thei |
| ah. | | r folly; yet their posterity approve their sayings. Selah. |
| 14 Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upri | | 14 Like sheep they are laid in the grave; death shall feed on them; and the upri |
| ght shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume | | ght shall have dominion over them in the morning; and their beauty shall consume |
| in the grave from their dwelling. | | in the grave from their dwelling. |
| 15 But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive | | 15 But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive |
| me. Selah. | | me. Selah. |
| 16 Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is incr | | 16 Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is incr |
| eased; | | eased; |
| 17 For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend af | | 17 For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend af |
| ter him. | | ter him. |
| 18 Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when tho | | 18 Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and men will praise thee, when tho |
| u doest well to thyself. | | u doest well to thyself. |
| 19 He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light. | | 19 He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light. |
| 20 Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish. | | 20 Man that is in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts that perish. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 50 | | ## Chapter 50 |
| | | |
| 1 The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the risi | | 1 The mighty God, even the LORD, hath spoken, and called the earth from the risi |
| ng of the sun unto the going down thereof. | | ng of the sun unto the going down thereof. |
| 2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. | | 2 Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined. |
| 3 Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him | | 3 Our God shall come, and shall not keep silence: a fire shall devour before him |
| , and it shall be very tempestuous round about him. | | , and it shall be very tempestuous round about him. |
| 4 He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge h | | 4 He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge h |
| is people. | | is people. |
| 5 Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by | | 5 Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by |
| sacrifice. | | sacrifice. |
| 6 And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Sel | | 6 And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Sel |
| ah. | | ah. |
| 7 Hear, O my people, and I will speak; O Israel, and I will testify against thee | | 7 Hear, O my people, and I will speak; O Israel, and I will testify against thee |
| : I am God, even thy God. | | : I am God, even thy God. |
| 8 I will not reprove thee for thy sacrifices or thy burnt offerings, to have bee | | 8 I will not reprove thee for thy sacrifices or thy burnt offerings, to have bee |
| n continually before me. | | n continually before me. |
| 9 I will take no bullock out of thy house, nor he goats out of thy folds. | | 9 I will take no bullock out of thy house, nor he goats out of thy folds. |
| 10 For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills. | | 10 For every beast of the forest is mine, and the cattle upon a thousand hills. |
| 11 I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are m | | 11 I know all the fowls of the mountains: and the wild beasts of the field are m |
| ine. | | ine. |
| 12 If I were hungry, I would not tell thee: for the world is mine, and the fulne | | 12 If I were hungry, I would not tell thee: for the world is mine, and the fulne |
| ss thereof. | | ss thereof. |
| 13 Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats? | | 13 Will I eat the flesh of bulls, or drink the blood of goats? |
| 14 Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High: | | 14 Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High: |
| 15 And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt g | | 15 And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt g |
| lorify me. | | lorify me. |
| 16 But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, o | | 16 But unto the wicked God saith, What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, o |
| r that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth? | | r that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth? |
| 17 Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee. | | 17 Seeing thou hatest instruction, and castest my words behind thee. |
| 18 When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been parta | | 18 When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, and hast been parta |
| ker with adulterers. | | ker with adulterers. |
| 19 Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit. | | 19 Thou givest thy mouth to evil, and thy tongue frameth deceit. |
| 20 Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother; thou slanderest thine own moth | | 20 Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother; thou slanderest thine own moth |
| er's son. | | er's son. |
n | 21 These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was a | n | 21 These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was a |
| ltogether such an one as thyself: but I will reprove thee, and set them in order | | ltogether such a one as thyself; but I will reprove thee and set covenants in or |
| before thine eyes. | | der before thine eyes. |
| 22 Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces, and there b | | 22 Now consider this, ye that forget God, lest I tear you in pieces and none can |
| e none to deliver. | | deliver. |
| 23 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversatio | | 23 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversatio |
| n aright will I shew the salvation of God. | | n aright will I shew the salvation of God. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 51 | | ## Chapter 51 |
| | | |
| 1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the | | 1 Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the |
| multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. | | multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. |
n | 2 Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. | n | 2 Wash me thoroughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. |
| 3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. | | 3 For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. |
| 4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that | | 4 Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that |
| thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest. | | thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest. |
| 5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. | | 5 Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. |
| 6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou s | | 6 Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou s |
| halt make me to know wisdom. | | halt make me to know wisdom. |
| 7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter tha | | 7 Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter tha |
| n snow. | | n snow. |
| 8 Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may re | | 8 Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may re |
| joice. | | joice. |
| 9 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. | | 9 Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. |
| 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. | | 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. |
| 11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. | | 11 Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. |
| 12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. | | 12 Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. |
| 13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto | | 13 Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto |
| thee. | | thee. |
| 14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tong | | 14 Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tong |
| ue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. | | ue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. |
| 15 O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise. | | 15 O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise. |
| 16 For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in | | 16 For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in |
| burnt offering. | | burnt offering. |
| 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O G | | 17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O G |
| od, thou wilt not despise. | | od, thou wilt not despise. |
| 18 Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem. | | 18 Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem. |
| 19 Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt o | | 19 Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt o |
| ffering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine alta | | ffering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine alta |
| r. | | r. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 52 | | ## Chapter 52 |
| | | |
| 1 Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endur | | 1 Why boastest thou thyself in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endur |
| eth continually. | | eth continually. |
| 2 Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully. | | 2 Thy tongue deviseth mischiefs; like a sharp razor, working deceitfully. |
| 3 Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. | | 3 Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. |
| Selah. | | Selah. |
| 4 Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue. | | 4 Thou lovest all devouring words, O thou deceitful tongue. |
| 5 God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck t | | 5 God shall likewise destroy thee for ever, he shall take thee away, and pluck t |
| hee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Sela | | hee out of thy dwelling place, and root thee out of the land of the living. Sela |
| h. | | h. |
| 6 The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him: | | 6 The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him: |
n | 7 Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundan | n | 7 Lo, the man who made not God his strength, but trusted in the abundance of his |
| ce of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness. | | riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness. |
| 8 But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of | | 8 But I am like a green olive tree in the house of God: I trust in the mercy of |
| God for ever and ever. | | God for ever and ever. |
n | 9 I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy | n | 9 I will praise thee for ever because thou hast done wonderful works; I will wai |
| name; for it is good before thy saints. | | t on thy name, for thou art good before thy saints. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 53 | | ## Chapter 53 |
| | | |
n | 1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Corrupt are they, and have d | n | 1 The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Such are corrupt, and they h |
| one abominable iniquity: there is none that doeth good. | | ave done abominable iniquity. There is none that doeth good. |
| 2 God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any | | 2 God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any |
| that did understand, that did seek God. | | that did understand, that did seek God. |
n | 3 Every one of them is gone back: they are altogether become filthy; there is no | n | 3 Every one of them is gone back; they are altogether become filthy. |
| ne that doeth good, no, not one. | | |
| 4 Have the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat br | | 4 The workers of iniquity have no knowledge; they eat up my people as they eat b |
| ead: they have not called upon God. | | read; they have not called upon God. |
| 5 There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God hath scattered the b | | 5 There is none that doeth good, no not one. They were in great fear, for God ha |
| ones of him that encampeth against thee: thou hast put them to shame, because Go | | th scattered the bones of him that encampeth against him. |
| d hath despised them. | | |
| | | 6 O LORD, thou hast put to shame those who have said in their hearts there was n |
| | | o fear, because thou hast despised them. |
| 6 Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back | | 7 Oh, that Zion were come, the salvation of Israel; for out of Zion shall they b |
| the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad. | | e judged when God bringeth back the captivity of his people. And Jacob shall rej |
| | | oice; Israel shall be glad. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 54 | | ## Chapter 54 |
| | | |
| 1 Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength. | | 1 Save me, O God, by thy name, and judge me by thy strength. |
| 2 Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth. | | 2 Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth. |
| 3 For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they | | 3 For strangers are risen up against me, and oppressors seek after my soul: they |
| have not set God before them. Selah. | | have not set God before them. Selah. |
| 4 Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul. | | 4 Behold, God is mine helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul. |
| 5 He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth. | | 5 He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth. |
| 6 I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is g | | 6 I will freely sacrifice unto thee: I will praise thy name, O LORD; for it is g |
| ood. | | ood. |
| 7 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire | | 7 For he hath delivered me out of all trouble: and mine eye hath seen his desire |
| upon mine enemies. | | upon mine enemies. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 55 | | ## Chapter 55 |
| | | |
| 1 Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication. | | 1 Give ear to my prayer, O God; and hide not thyself from my supplication. |
| 2 Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise; | | 2 Attend unto me, and hear me: I mourn in my complaint, and make a noise; |
| 3 Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked: fo | | 3 Because of the voice of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked: fo |
| r they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me. | | r they cast iniquity upon me, and in wrath they hate me. |
| 4 My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen upon me | | 4 My heart is sore pained within me: and the terrors of death are fallen upon me |
| . | | . |
| 5 Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me. | | 5 Fearfulness and trembling are come upon me, and horror hath overwhelmed me. |
| 6 And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be | | 6 And I said, Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be |
| at rest. | | at rest. |
| 7 Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah. | | 7 Lo, then would I wander far off, and remain in the wilderness. Selah. |
| 8 I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest. | | 8 I would hasten my escape from the windy storm and tempest. |
| 9 Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife | | 9 Destroy, O Lord, and divide their tongues: for I have seen violence and strife |
| in the city. | | in the city. |
| 10 Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: mischief also and sorr | | 10 Day and night they go about it upon the walls thereof: mischief also and sorr |
| ow are in the midst of it. | | ow are in the midst of it. |
| 11 Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from her stre | | 11 Wickedness is in the midst thereof: deceit and guile depart not from her stre |
| ets. | | ets. |
n | 12 For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neith | n | 12 For it was not an enemy that reproached me, neither he that hated me that did |
| er was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would hav | | magnify himself against me; if so, then I could have borne it; I would have hid |
| e hid myself from him: | | myself from him; |
| 13 But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance. | | 13 But it was a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance. |
| 14 We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company. | | 14 We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company. |
| 15 Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedne | | 15 Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedne |
| ss is in their dwellings, and among them. | | ss is in their dwellings, and among them. |
| 16 As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me. | | 16 As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me. |
| 17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall h | | 17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall h |
| ear my voice. | | ear my voice. |
| 18 He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for t | | 18 He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for t |
| here were many with me. | | here were many with me. |
| 19 God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because | | 19 God shall hear, and afflict them, even he that abideth of old. Selah. Because |
| they have no changes, therefore they fear not God. | | they have no changes, therefore they fear not God. |
n | 20 He hath put forth his hands against such as be at peace with him: he hath bro | n | 20 They have put forth their hands against such as be at peace with them; they h |
| ken his covenant. | | ave broken the LORD's covenant. |
| 21 The words of his mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in his heart: h | | 21 The words of their mouth were smoother than butter, but war was in their hear |
| is words were softer than oil, yet were they drawn swords. | | t. Their words were softer than oil, yet they have drawn swords. |
| 22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suff | | 22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suff |
| er the righteous to be moved. | | er the righteous to be moved. |
| 23 But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody an | | 23 But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody an |
| d deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee. | | d deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 56 | | ## Chapter 56 |
| | | |
| 1 Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily opp | | 1 Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily opp |
| resseth me. | | resseth me. |
| 2 Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me | | 2 Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me |
| , O thou most High. | | , O thou most High. |
n | 3 What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. | n | 3 What! am I afraid? I will trust in thee. |
| 4 In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear wha | | 4 In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear wha |
| t flesh can do unto me. | | t flesh can do unto me. |
| 5 Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil. | | 5 Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil. |
| 6 They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, whe | | 6 They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, whe |
| n they wait for my soul. | | n they wait for my soul. |
| 7 Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God. | | 7 Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God. |
| 8 Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in | | 8 Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in |
| thy book? | | thy book? |
| 9 When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God | | 9 When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God |
| is for me. | | is for me. |
| 10 In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word. | | 10 In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word. |
| 11 In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me. | | 11 In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me. |
| 12 Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee. | | 12 Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee. |
| 13 For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet fro | | 13 For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet fro |
| m falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living? | | m falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living? |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 57 | | ## Chapter 57 |
| | | |
| 1 Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: | | 1 Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: |
| yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities b | | yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities b |
| e overpast. | | e overpast. |
| 2 I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me. | | 2 I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me. |
| 3 He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swa | | 3 He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swa |
| llow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth. | | llow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth. |
| 4 My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even t | | 4 My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even t |
| he sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp swor | | he sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp swor |
| d. | | d. |
| 5 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the eart | | 5 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the eart |
| h. | | h. |
| 6 They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged | | 6 They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged |
| a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah. | | a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah. |
| 7 My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise. | | 7 My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise. |
| 8 Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. | | 8 Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. |
| 9 I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the | | 9 I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the |
| nations. | | nations. |
| 10 For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds. | | 10 For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds. |
| 11 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the ear | | 11 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the ear |
| th. | | th. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 58 | | ## Chapter 58 |
| | | |
| 1 Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye | | 1 Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye |
| sons of men? | | sons of men? |
| 2 Yea, in heart ye work wickedness; ye weigh the violence of your hands in the e | | 2 Yea, in heart ye work wickedness; ye weigh the violence of your hands in the e |
| arth. | | arth. |
| 3 The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born | | 3 The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born |
| , speaking lies. | | , speaking lies. |
| 4 Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder tha | | 4 Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder tha |
| t stoppeth her ear; | | t stoppeth her ear; |
| 5 Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely. | | 5 Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely. |
| 6 Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth: break out the great teeth of the you | | 6 Break their teeth, O God, in their mouth: break out the great teeth of the you |
| ng lions, O LORD. | | ng lions, O LORD. |
| 7 Let them melt away as waters which run continually: when he bendeth his bow to | | 7 Let them melt away as waters which run continually: when he bendeth his bow to |
| shoot his arrows, let them be as cut in pieces. | | shoot his arrows, let them be as cut in pieces. |
| 8 As a snail which melteth, let every one of them pass away: like the untimely b | | 8 As a snail which melteth, let every one of them pass away: like the untimely b |
| irth of a woman, that they may not see the sun. | | irth of a woman, that they may not see the sun. |
| 9 Before your pots can feel the thorns, he shall take them away as with a whirlw | | 9 Before your pots can feel the thorns, he shall take them away as with a whirlw |
| ind, both living, and in his wrath. | | ind, both living, and in his wrath. |
n | 10 The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his fe | n | 10 The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance; he will wash his fee |
| et in the blood of the wicked. | | t in the blood of the wicked, |
| 11 So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily h | | 11 So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily h |
| e is a God that judgeth in the earth. | | e is a God that judgeth in the earth. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 59 | | ## Chapter 59 |
| | | |
| 1 Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up again | | 1 Deliver me from mine enemies, O my God: defend me from them that rise up again |
| st me. | | st me. |
| 2 Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men. | | 2 Deliver me from the workers of iniquity, and save me from bloody men. |
| 3 For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not | | 3 For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not |
| for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD. | | for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD. |
| 4 They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and behold | | 4 They run and prepare themselves without my fault: awake to help me, and behold |
| . | | . |
| 5 Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the | | 5 Thou therefore, O LORD God of hosts, the God of Israel, awake to visit all the |
| heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah. | | heathen: be not merciful to any wicked transgressors. Selah. |
| 6 They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the c | | 6 They return at evening: they make a noise like a dog, and go round about the c |
| ity. | | ity. |
| 7 Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, sa | | 7 Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, sa |
| y they, doth hear? | | y they, doth hear? |
| 8 But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in deri | | 8 But thou, O LORD, shalt laugh at them; thou shalt have all the heathen in deri |
| sion. | | sion. |
| 9 Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence. | | 9 Because of his strength will I wait upon thee: for God is my defence. |
| 10 The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon min | | 10 The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire upon min |
| e enemies. | | e enemies. |
| 11 Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring th | | 11 Slay them not, lest my people forget: scatter them by thy power; and bring th |
| em down, O Lord our shield. | | em down, O Lord our shield. |
| 12 For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken | | 12 For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken |
| in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak. | | in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak. |
| 13 Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and let them know | | 13 Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and let them know |
| that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. Selah. | | that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth. Selah. |
| 14 And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like a dog, and go | | 14 And at evening let them return; and let them make a noise like a dog, and go |
| round about the city. | | round about the city. |
| 15 Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be not satisfied. | | 15 Let them wander up and down for meat, and grudge if they be not satisfied. |
| 16 But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morn | | 16 But I will sing of thy power; yea, I will sing aloud of thy mercy in the morn |
| ing: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble. | | ing: for thou hast been my defence and refuge in the day of my trouble. |
| 17 Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of | | 17 Unto thee, O my strength, will I sing: for God is my defence, and the God of |
| my mercy. | | my mercy. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 60 | | ## Chapter 60 |
| | | |
n | 1 O God, thou hast cast us off, thou hast scattered us, thou hast been displease | n | 1 O God, thou hast cast us off; thou hast scattered us; thou hast been displease |
| d; O turn thyself to us again. | | d; oh, turn thyself to us again. |
| 2 Thou hast made the earth to tremble; thou hast broken it: heal the breaches th | | 2 Thou hast made the earth to tremble; thou hast broken it: heal the breaches th |
| ereof; for it shaketh. | | ereof; for it shaketh. |
| 3 Thou hast shewed thy people hard things: thou hast made us to drink the wine o | | 3 Thou hast shewed thy people hard things: thou hast made us to drink the wine o |
| f astonishment. | | f astonishment. |
| 4 Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed beca | | 4 Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed beca |
| use of the truth. Selah. | | use of the truth. Selah. |
| 5 That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, and hear me. | | 5 That thy beloved may be delivered; save with thy right hand, and hear me. |
| 6 God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and me | | 6 God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and me |
| te out the valley of Succoth. | | te out the valley of Succoth. |
| 7 Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine hea | | 7 Gilead is mine, and Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine hea |
| d; Judah is my lawgiver; | | d; Judah is my lawgiver; |
| 8 Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe: Philistia, triumph thou | | 8 Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe: Philistia, triumph thou |
| because of me. | | because of me. |
| 9 Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom? | | 9 Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom? |
| 10 Wilt not thou, O God, which hadst cast us off? and thou, O God, which didst n | | 10 Wilt not thou, O God, which hadst cast us off? and thou, O God, which didst n |
| ot go out with our armies? | | ot go out with our armies? |
| 11 Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man. | | 11 Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man. |
| 12 Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our ene | | 12 Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our ene |
| mies. | | mies. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 61 | | ## Chapter 61 |
| | | |
| 1 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. | | 1 Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. |
| 2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: | | 2 From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: |
| lead me to the rock that is higher than I. | | lead me to the rock that is higher than I. |
| 3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. | | 3 For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. |
| 4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy win | | 4 I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy win |
| gs. Selah. | | gs. Selah. |
| 5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those | | 5 For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those |
| that fear thy name. | | that fear thy name. |
| 6 Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations. | | 6 Thou wilt prolong the king's life: and his years as many generations. |
n | 7 He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may prese | n | 7 He shall abide before God for ever; oh, prepare mercy and truth, which may pre |
| rve him. | | serve him. |
| 8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows | | 8 So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows |
| . | | . |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 62 | | ## Chapter 62 |
| | | |
| 1 Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. | | 1 Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation. |
| 2 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly | | 2 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly |
| moved. | | moved. |
| 3 How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: | | 3 How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: |
| as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence. | | as a bowing wall shall ye be, and as a tottering fence. |
| 4 They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: | | 4 They only consult to cast him down from his excellency: they delight in lies: |
| they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah. | | they bless with their mouth, but they curse inwardly. Selah. |
| 5 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. | | 5 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. |
| 6 He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved. | | 6 He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved. |
| 7 In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, i | | 7 In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, i |
| s in God. | | s in God. |
| 8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a | | 8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a |
| refuge for us. Selah. | | refuge for us. Selah. |
| 9 Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be l | | 9 Surely men of low degree are vanity, and men of high degree are a lie: to be l |
| aid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity. | | aid in the balance, they are altogether lighter than vanity. |
| 10 Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, | | 10 Trust not in oppression, and become not vain in robbery: if riches increase, |
| set not your heart upon them. | | set not your heart upon them. |
| 11 God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God. | | 11 God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God. |
| 12 Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man acco | | 12 Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man acco |
| rding to his work. | | rding to his work. |
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| ## Chapter 63 | | ## Chapter 63 |
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| 1 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my | | 1 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my |
| flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; | | flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; |
| 2 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. | | 2 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary. |
| 3 Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. | | 3 Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee. |
| 4 Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. | | 4 Thus will I bless thee while I live: I will lift up my hands in thy name. |
| 5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall prai | | 5 My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; and my mouth shall prai |
| se thee with joyful lips: | | se thee with joyful lips: |
| 6 When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. | | 6 When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches. |
| 7 Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I re | | 7 Because thou hast been my help, therefore in the shadow of thy wings will I re |
| joice. | | joice. |
| 8 My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me. | | 8 My soul followeth hard after thee: thy right hand upholdeth me. |
| 9 But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of t | | 9 But those that seek my soul, to destroy it, shall go into the lower parts of t |
| he earth. | | he earth. |
| 10 They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes. | | 10 They shall fall by the sword: they shall be a portion for foxes. |
| 11 But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory | | 11 But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory |
| : but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped. | | : but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped. |
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| ## Chapter 64 | | ## Chapter 64 |
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| 1 Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy. | | 1 Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy. |
| 2 Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the wo | | 2 Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the wo |
| rkers of iniquity: | | rkers of iniquity: |
| 3 Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, | | 3 Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, |
| even bitter words: | | even bitter words: |
| 4 That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, a | | 4 That they may shoot in secret at the perfect: suddenly do they shoot at him, a |
| nd fear not. | | nd fear not. |
| 5 They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares pri | | 5 They encourage themselves in an evil matter: they commune of laying snares pri |
| vily; they say, Who shall see them? | | vily; they say, Who shall see them? |
| 6 They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward | | 6 They search out iniquities; they accomplish a diligent search: both the inward |
| thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep. | | thought of every one of them, and the heart, is deep. |
| 7 But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded. | | 7 But God shall shoot at them with an arrow; suddenly shall they be wounded. |
| 8 So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them | | 8 So they shall make their own tongue to fall upon themselves: all that see them |
| shall flee away. | | shall flee away. |
| 9 And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wise | | 9 And all men shall fear, and shall declare the work of God; for they shall wise |
| ly consider of his doing. | | ly consider of his doing. |
| 10 The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the | | 10 The righteous shall be glad in the LORD, and shall trust in him; and all the |
| upright in heart shall glory. | | upright in heart shall glory. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 65 | | ## Chapter 65 |
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n | 1 Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: and unto thee shall the vow be perfor | n | 1 Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Zion; and unto thee shall the vow be perfor |
| med. | | med. |
| 2 O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come. | | 2 O thou that hearest prayer, unto thee shall all flesh come. |
| 3 Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge the | | 3 Iniquities prevail against me: as for our transgressions, thou shalt purge the |
| m away. | | m away. |
| 4 Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that | | 4 Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that |
| he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy hous | | he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy hous |
| e, even of thy holy temple. | | e, even of thy holy temple. |
| 5 By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvatio | | 5 By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvatio |
| n; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afa | | n; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afa |
| r off upon the sea: | | r off upon the sea: |
| 6 Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power: | | 6 Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power: |
| 7 Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult | | 7 Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult |
| of the people. | | of the people. |
| 8 They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou mak | | 8 They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou mak |
| est the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice. | | est the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice. |
| 9 Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it with the r | | 9 Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it with the r |
| iver of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so | | iver of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so |
| provided for it. | | provided for it. |
| 10 Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly: thou settlest the furrows thereo | | 10 Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly: thou settlest the furrows thereo |
| f: thou makest it soft with showers: thou blessest the springing thereof. | | f: thou makest it soft with showers: thou blessest the springing thereof. |
| 11 Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness. | | 11 Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness. |
| 12 They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice o | | 12 They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice o |
| n every side. | | n every side. |
| 13 The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with | | 13 The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with |
| corn; they shout for joy, they also sing. | | corn; they shout for joy, they also sing. |
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| ## Chapter 66 | | ## Chapter 66 |
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| 1 Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: | | 1 Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: |
| 2 Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious. | | 2 Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious. |
| 3 Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy | | 3 Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy |
| power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee. | | power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee. |
| 4 All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to | | 4 All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to |
| thy name. Selah. | | thy name. Selah. |
| 5 Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children | | 5 Come and see the works of God: he is terrible in his doing toward the children |
| of men. | | of men. |
| 6 He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there di | | 6 He turned the sea into dry land: they went through the flood on foot: there di |
| d we rejoice in him. | | d we rejoice in him. |
| 7 He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebe | | 7 He ruleth by his power for ever; his eyes behold the nations: let not the rebe |
| llious exalt themselves. Selah. | | llious exalt themselves. Selah. |
n | 8 O bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard: | n | 8 Oh, bless our God, ye people, and make the voice of his praise to be heard, |
| 9 Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved. | | 9 Which holdeth our soul in life, and suffereth not our feet to be moved. |
| 10 For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried. | | 10 For thou, O God, hast proved us: thou hast tried us, as silver is tried. |
n | 11 Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidst affliction upon our loins. | n | 11 Thou broughtest us into the net; thou laidest affliction upon our loins. |
| 12 Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through | | 12 Thou hast caused men to ride over our heads; we went through fire and through |
| water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place. | | water: but thou broughtest us out into a wealthy place. |
| 13 I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows, | | 13 I will go into thy house with burnt offerings: I will pay thee my vows, |
| 14 Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble. | | 14 Which my lips have uttered, and my mouth hath spoken, when I was in trouble. |
| 15 I will offer unto thee burnt sacrifices of fatlings, with the incense of rams | | 15 I will offer unto thee burnt sacrifices of fatlings, with the incense of rams |
| ; I will offer bullocks with goats. Selah. | | ; I will offer bullocks with goats. Selah. |
| 16 Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for | | 16 Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for |
| my soul. | | my soul. |
| 17 I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue. | | 17 I cried unto him with my mouth, and he was extolled with my tongue. |
| 18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: | | 18 If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me: |
| 19 But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer. | | 19 But verily God hath heard me; he hath attended to the voice of my prayer. |
| 20 Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. | | 20 Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me. |
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| ## Chapter 67 | | ## Chapter 67 |
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| 1 God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Se | | 1 God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Se |
| lah. | | lah. |
| 2 That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations. | | 2 That thy way may be known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations. |
| 3 Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. | | 3 Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. |
n | 4 O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people ri | n | 4 Oh, let the nations be glad and sing for joy; for thou shalt judge the people |
| ghteously, and govern the nations upon earth. Selah. | | righteously and govern the nations upon earth. Selah. |
| 5 Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. | | 5 Let the people praise thee, O God; let all the people praise thee. |
| 6 Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bles | | 6 Then shall the earth yield her increase; and God, even our own God, shall bles |
| s us. | | s us. |
| 7 God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him. | | 7 God shall bless us; and all the ends of the earth shall fear him. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 68 | | ## Chapter 68 |
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| 1 Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee | | 1 Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered: let them also that hate him flee |
| before him. | | before him. |
| 2 As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, s | | 2 As smoke is driven away, so drive them away: as wax melteth before the fire, s |
| o let the wicked perish at the presence of God. | | o let the wicked perish at the presence of God. |
| 3 But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exce | | 3 But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exce |
| edingly rejoice. | | edingly rejoice. |
| 4 Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heaven | | 4 Sing unto God, sing praises to his name: extol him that rideth upon the heaven |
| s by his name JAH, and rejoice before him. | | s by his name JAH, and rejoice before him. |
| 5 A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habi | | 5 A father of the fatherless, and a judge of the widows, is God in his holy habi |
| tation. | | tation. |
| 6 God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound wi | | 6 God setteth the solitary in families: he bringeth out those which are bound wi |
| th chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land. | | th chains: but the rebellious dwell in a dry land. |
| 7 O God, when thou wentest forth before thy people, when thou didst march throug | | 7 O God, when thou wentest forth before thy people, when thou didst march throug |
| h the wilderness; Selah: | | h the wilderness; Selah: |
| 8 The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: even Sinai i | | 8 The earth shook, the heavens also dropped at the presence of God: even Sinai i |
| tself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel. | | tself was moved at the presence of God, the God of Israel. |
| 9 Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, whereby thou didst confirm thine inh | | 9 Thou, O God, didst send a plentiful rain, whereby thou didst confirm thine inh |
| eritance, when it was weary. | | eritance, when it was weary. |
| 10 Thy congregation hath dwelt therein: thou, O God, hast prepared of thy goodne | | 10 Thy congregation hath dwelt therein: thou, O God, hast prepared of thy goodne |
| ss for the poor. | | ss for the poor. |
| 11 The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it. | | 11 The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it. |
| 12 Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoi | | 12 Kings of armies did flee apace: and she that tarried at home divided the spoi |
| l. | | l. |
n | 13 Though ye have lien among the pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove co | n | 13 Though ye have lain among the pots, yet shall ye be as the wings of a dove co |
| vered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold. | | vered with silver, and her feathers with yellow gold. |
| 14 When the Almighty scattered kings in it, it was white as snow in Salmon. | | 14 When the Almighty scattered kings in it, it was white as snow in Salmon. |
| 15 The hill of God is as the hill of Bashan; an high hill as the hill of Bashan. | | 15 The hill of God is as the hill of Bashan; an high hill as the hill of Bashan. |
| 16 Why leap ye, ye high hills? this is the hill which God desireth to dwell in; | | 16 Why leap ye, ye high hills? this is the hill which God desireth to dwell in; |
| yea, the LORD will dwell in it for ever. | | yea, the LORD will dwell in it for ever. |
| 17 The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the Lord i | | 17 The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the Lord i |
| s among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place. | | s among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place. |
| 18 Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast receiv | | 18 Thou hast ascended on high, thou hast led captivity captive: thou hast receiv |
| ed gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell am | | ed gifts for men; yea, for the rebellious also, that the LORD God might dwell am |
| ong them. | | ong them. |
| 19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our | | 19 Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our |
| salvation. Selah. | | salvation. Selah. |
| 20 He that is our God is the God of salvation; and unto GOD the Lord belong the | | 20 He that is our God is the God of salvation; and unto GOD the Lord belong the |
| issues from death. | | issues from death. |
n | 21 But God shall wound the head of his enemies, and the hairy scalp of such an o | n | 21 But God shall wound the head of his enemies and the hairy scalp of such a one |
| ne as goeth on still in his trespasses. | | as goeth on still in his trespasses. |
| 22 The Lord said, I will bring again from Bashan, I will bring my people again f | | 22 The Lord said, I will bring again from Bashan, I will bring my people again f |
| rom the depths of the sea: | | rom the depths of the sea: |
| 23 That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies, and the tongue of | | 23 That thy foot may be dipped in the blood of thine enemies, and the tongue of |
| thy dogs in the same. | | thy dogs in the same. |
| 24 They have seen thy goings, O God; even the goings of my God, my King, in the | | 24 They have seen thy goings, O God; even the goings of my God, my King, in the |
| sanctuary. | | sanctuary. |
| 25 The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among the | | 25 The singers went before, the players on instruments followed after; among the |
| m were the damsels playing with timbrels. | | m were the damsels playing with timbrels. |
| 26 Bless ye God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel | | 26 Bless ye God in the congregations, even the Lord, from the fountain of Israel |
| . | | . |
| 27 There is little Benjamin with their ruler, the princes of Judah and their cou | | 27 There is little Benjamin with their ruler, the princes of Judah and their cou |
| ncil, the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali. | | ncil, the princes of Zebulun, and the princes of Naphtali. |
| 28 Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast | | 28 Thy God hath commanded thy strength: strengthen, O God, that which thou hast |
| wrought for us. | | wrought for us. |
| 29 Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee. | | 29 Because of thy temple at Jerusalem shall kings bring presents unto thee. |
| 30 Rebuke the company of spearmen, the multitude of the bulls, with the calves o | | 30 Rebuke the company of spearmen, the multitude of the bulls, with the calves o |
| f the people, till every one submit himself with pieces of silver: scatter thou | | f the people, till every one submit himself with pieces of silver: scatter thou |
| the people that delight in war. | | the people that delight in war. |
| 31 Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands un | | 31 Princes shall come out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch out her hands un |
| to God. | | to God. |
n | 32 Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah: | n | 32 Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; oh, sing praises unto the Lord, Sela |
| | | h, |
| 33 To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo, he dot | | 33 To him that rideth upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old; lo, he dot |
| h send out his voice, and that a mighty voice. | | h send out his voice, and that a mighty voice. |
| 34 Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength | | 34 Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength |
| is in the clouds. | | is in the clouds. |
| 35 O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel is he that | | 35 O God, thou art terrible out of thy holy places: the God of Israel is he that |
| giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God. | | giveth strength and power unto his people. Blessed be God. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 69 | | ## Chapter 69 |
| | | |
| 1 Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul. | | 1 Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul. |
| 2 I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, w | | 2 I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, w |
| here the floods overflow me. | | here the floods overflow me. |
| 3 I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait for m | | 3 I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait for m |
| y God. | | y God. |
| 4 They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they t | | 4 They that hate me without a cause are more than the hairs of mine head: they t |
| hat would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored | | hat would destroy me, being mine enemies wrongfully, are mighty: then I restored |
| that which I took not away. | | that which I took not away. |
| 5 O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee. | | 5 O God, thou knowest my foolishness; and my sins are not hid from thee. |
| 6 Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord GOD of hosts, be ashamed for my sake: l | | 6 Let not them that wait on thee, O Lord GOD of hosts, be ashamed for my sake: l |
| et not those that seek thee be confounded for my sake, O God of Israel. | | et not those that seek thee be confounded for my sake, O God of Israel. |
| 7 Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face. | | 7 Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face. |
| 8 I am become a stranger unto my brethren, and an alien unto my mother's childre | | 8 I am become a stranger unto my brethren, and an alien unto my mother's childre |
| n. | | n. |
| 9 For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that | | 9 For the zeal of thine house hath eaten me up; and the reproaches of them that |
| reproached thee are fallen upon me. | | reproached thee are fallen upon me. |
| 10 When I wept, and chastened my soul with fasting, that was to my reproach. | | 10 When I wept, and chastened my soul with fasting, that was to my reproach. |
| 11 I made sackcloth also my garment; and I became a proverb to them. | | 11 I made sackcloth also my garment; and I became a proverb to them. |
| 12 They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I was the song of the drunkar | | 12 They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I was the song of the drunkar |
| ds. | | ds. |
| 13 But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O LORD, in an acceptable time: O God, | | 13 But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O LORD, in an acceptable time: O God, |
| in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation. | | in the multitude of thy mercy hear me, in the truth of thy salvation. |
| 14 Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from the | | 14 Deliver me out of the mire, and let me not sink: let me be delivered from the |
| m that hate me, and out of the deep waters. | | m that hate me, and out of the deep waters. |
| 15 Let not the waterflood overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me up, and l | | 15 Let not the waterflood overflow me, neither let the deep swallow me up, and l |
| et not the pit shut her mouth upon me. | | et not the pit shut her mouth upon me. |
| 16 Hear me, O LORD; for thy lovingkindness is good: turn unto me according to th | | 16 Hear me, O LORD; for thy lovingkindness is good: turn unto me according to th |
| e multitude of thy tender mercies. | | e multitude of thy tender mercies. |
| 17 And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble: hear me speedily | | 17 And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble: hear me speedily |
| . | | . |
| 18 Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of mine enemies. | | 18 Draw nigh unto my soul, and redeem it: deliver me because of mine enemies. |
| 19 Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonour: mine adversaries | | 19 Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonour: mine adversaries |
| are all before thee. | | are all before thee. |
| 20 Reproach hath broken my heart; and I am full of heaviness: and I looked for s | | 20 Reproach hath broken my heart; and I am full of heaviness: and I looked for s |
| ome to take pity, but there was none; and for comforters, but I found none. | | ome to take pity, but there was none; and for comforters, but I found none. |
| 21 They gave me also gall for my meat; and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to | | 21 They gave me also gall for my meat; and in my thirst they gave me vinegar to |
| drink. | | drink. |
| 22 Let their table become a snare before them: and that which should have been f | | 22 Let their table become a snare before them: and that which should have been f |
| or their welfare, let it become a trap. | | or their welfare, let it become a trap. |
| 23 Let their eyes be darkened, that they see not; and make their loins continual | | 23 Let their eyes be darkened, that they see not; and make their loins continual |
| ly to shake. | | ly to shake. |
| 24 Pour out thine indignation upon them, and let thy wrathful anger take hold of | | 24 Pour out thine indignation upon them, and let thy wrathful anger take hold of |
| them. | | them. |
| 25 Let their habitation be desolate; and let none dwell in their tents. | | 25 Let their habitation be desolate; and let none dwell in their tents. |
| 26 For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of | | 26 For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk to the grief of |
| those whom thou hast wounded. | | those whom thou hast wounded. |
| 27 Add iniquity unto their iniquity: and let them not come into thy righteousnes | | 27 Add iniquity unto their iniquity: and let them not come into thy righteousnes |
| s. | | s. |
| 28 Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with th | | 28 Let them be blotted out of the book of the living, and not be written with th |
| e righteous. | | e righteous. |
| 29 But I am poor and sorrowful: let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high. | | 29 But I am poor and sorrowful: let thy salvation, O God, set me up on high. |
| 30 I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgi | | 30 I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgi |
| ving. | | ving. |
| 31 This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that hath horns | | 31 This also shall please the LORD better than an ox or bullock that hath horns |
| and hoofs. | | and hoofs. |
| 32 The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek G | | 32 The humble shall see this, and be glad: and your heart shall live that seek G |
| od. | | od. |
| 33 For the LORD heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners. | | 33 For the LORD heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners. |
| 34 Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and every thing that moveth th | | 34 Let the heaven and earth praise him, the seas, and every thing that moveth th |
| erein. | | erein. |
| 35 For God will save Zion, and will build the cities of Judah: that they may dwe | | 35 For God will save Zion, and will build the cities of Judah: that they may dwe |
| ll there, and have it in possession. | | ll there, and have it in possession. |
| 36 The seed also of his servants shall inherit it: and they that love his name s | | 36 The seed also of his servants shall inherit it: and they that love his name s |
| hall dwell therein. | | hall dwell therein. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 70 | | ## Chapter 70 |
| | | |
| 1 Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O LORD. | | 1 Make haste, O God, to deliver me; make haste to help me, O LORD. |
| 2 Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned | | 2 Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul: let them be turned |
| backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt. | | backward, and put to confusion, that desire my hurt. |
| 3 Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha. | | 3 Let them be turned back for a reward of their shame that say, Aha, aha. |
| 4 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love | | 4 Let all those that seek thee rejoice and be glad in thee: and let such as love |
| thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified. | | thy salvation say continually, Let God be magnified. |
| 5 But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and my de | | 5 But I am poor and needy: make haste unto me, O God: thou art my help and my de |
| liverer; O LORD, make no tarrying. | | liverer; O LORD, make no tarrying. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 71 | | ## Chapter 71 |
| | | |
| 1 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. | | 1 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. |
| 2 Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unt | | 2 Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unt |
| o me, and save me. | | o me, and save me. |
| 3 Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast gi | | 3 Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast gi |
| ven commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress. | | ven commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress. |
| 4 Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the un | | 4 Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the un |
| righteous and cruel man. | | righteous and cruel man. |
| 5 For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth. | | 5 For thou art my hope, O Lord GOD: thou art my trust from my youth. |
| 6 By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of m | | 6 By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of m |
| y mother's bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee. | | y mother's bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee. |
| 7 I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge. | | 7 I am as a wonder unto many; but thou art my strong refuge. |
| 8 Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day. | | 8 Let my mouth be filled with thy praise and with thy honour all the day. |
| 9 Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength failet | | 9 Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength failet |
| h. | | h. |
| 10 For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take co | | 10 For mine enemies speak against me; and they that lay wait for my soul take co |
| unsel together, | | unsel together, |
| 11 Saying, God hath forsaken him: persecute and take him; for there is none to d | | 11 Saying, God hath forsaken him: persecute and take him; for there is none to d |
| eliver him. | | eliver him. |
| 12 O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help. | | 12 O God, be not far from me: O my God, make haste for my help. |
| 13 Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them | | 13 Let them be confounded and consumed that are adversaries to my soul; let them |
| be covered with reproach and dishonour that seek my hurt. | | be covered with reproach and dishonour that seek my hurt. |
| 14 But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more. | | 14 But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more. |
| 15 My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; fo | | 15 My mouth shall shew forth thy righteousness and thy salvation all the day; fo |
| r I know not the numbers thereof. | | r I know not the numbers thereof. |
| 16 I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteo | | 16 I will go in the strength of the Lord GOD: I will make mention of thy righteo |
| usness, even of thine only. | | usness, even of thine only. |
| 17 O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wo | | 17 O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wo |
| ndrous works. | | ndrous works. |
| 18 Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have sh | | 18 Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have sh |
| ewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to co | | ewed thy strength unto this generation, and thy power to every one that is to co |
| me. | | me. |
| 19 Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O Go | | 19 Thy righteousness also, O God, is very high, who hast done great things: O Go |
| d, who is like unto thee! | | d, who is like unto thee! |
| 20 Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, a | | 20 Thou, which hast shewed me great and sore troubles, shalt quicken me again, a |
| nd shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth. | | nd shalt bring me up again from the depths of the earth. |
| 21 Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side. | | 21 Thou shalt increase my greatness, and comfort me on every side. |
| 22 I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: unto the | | 22 I will also praise thee with the psaltery, even thy truth, O my God: unto the |
| e will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel. | | e will I sing with the harp, O thou Holy One of Israel. |
| 23 My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou | | 23 My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou |
| hast redeemed. | | hast redeemed. |
| 24 My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are | | 24 My tongue also shall talk of thy righteousness all the day long: for they are |
| confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt. | | confounded, for they are brought unto shame, that seek my hurt. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 72 | | ## Chapter 72 |
| | | |
| 1 Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son. | | 1 Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son. |
| 2 He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment. | | 2 He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment. |
| 3 The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righte | | 3 The mountains shall bring peace to the people, and the little hills, by righte |
| ousness. | | ousness. |
| 4 He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy | | 4 He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy |
| , and shall break in pieces the oppressor. | | , and shall break in pieces the oppressor. |
| 5 They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all genera | | 5 They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all genera |
| tions. | | tions. |
| 6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the ea | | 6 He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the ea |
| rth. | | rth. |
| 7 In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as th | | 7 In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as th |
| e moon endureth. | | e moon endureth. |
| 8 He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends | | 8 He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends |
| of the earth. | | of the earth. |
| 9 They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall | | 9 They that dwell in the wilderness shall bow before him; and his enemies shall |
| lick the dust. | | lick the dust. |
| 10 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of She | | 10 The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents: the kings of She |
| ba and Seba shall offer gifts. | | ba and Seba shall offer gifts. |
| 11 Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him. | | 11 Yea, all kings shall fall down before him: all nations shall serve him. |
| 12 For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that ha | | 12 For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that ha |
| th no helper. | | th no helper. |
| 13 He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy. | | 13 He shall spare the poor and needy, and shall save the souls of the needy. |
| 14 He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their | | 14 He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their |
| blood be in his sight. | | blood be in his sight. |
| 15 And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer als | | 15 And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer als |
| o shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised. | | o shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised. |
n | 16 There shall be an handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the mountains; | n | 16 There shall be a handful of corn in the earth upon the top of the mountains; |
| the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon: and they of the city shall flourish | | the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon; and they of the city shall flourish |
| like grass of the earth. | | like grass of the earth. |
| 17 His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the su | | 17 His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the su |
| n: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed. | | n: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed. |
| 18 Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things. | | 18 Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things. |
| 19 And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled | | 19 And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled |
| with his glory; Amen, and Amen. | | with his glory; Amen, and Amen. |
| 20 The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. | | 20 The prayers of David the son of Jesse are ended. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 73 | | ## Chapter 73 |
| | | |
| 1 Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. | | 1 Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. |
| 2 But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. | | 2 But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. |
| 3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. | | 3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. |
| 4 For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm. | | 4 For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm. |
| 5 They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men. | | 5 They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men. |
| 6 Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a | | 6 Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a |
| garment. | | garment. |
| 7 Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish. | | 7 Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish. |
| 8 They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily | | 8 They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily |
| . | | . |
| 9 They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the | | 9 They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the |
| earth. | | earth. |
| 10 Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to | | 10 Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to |
| them. | | them. |
| 11 And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High? | | 11 And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High? |
| 12 Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in ric | | 12 Behold, these are the ungodly, who prosper in the world; they increase in ric |
| hes. | | hes. |
| 13 Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency. | | 13 Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency. |
| 14 For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning. | | 14 For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning. |
| 15 If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation o | | 15 If I say, I will speak thus; behold, I should offend against the generation o |
| f thy children. | | f thy children. |
| 16 When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; | | 16 When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me; |
| 17 Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end. | | 17 Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end. |
| 18 Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into d | | 18 Surely thou didst set them in slippery places: thou castedst them down into d |
| estruction. | | estruction. |
| 19 How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consum | | 19 How are they brought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consum |
| ed with terrors. | | ed with terrors. |
| 20 As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despis | | 20 As a dream when one awaketh; so, O Lord, when thou awakest, thou shalt despis |
| e their image. | | e their image. |
| 21 Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins. | | 21 Thus my heart was grieved, and I was pricked in my reins. |
| 22 So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee. | | 22 So foolish was I, and ignorant: I was as a beast before thee. |
| 23 Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand | | 23 Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand |
| . | | . |
| 24 Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. | | 24 Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel, and afterward receive me to glory. |
n | 25 Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire be | n | 25 Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire be |
| side thee. | | sides thee. |
| 26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my po | | 26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my po |
| rtion for ever. | | rtion for ever. |
| 27 For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all th | | 27 For, lo, they that are far from thee shall perish: thou hast destroyed all th |
| em that go a whoring from thee. | | em that go a whoring from thee. |
| 28 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GO | | 28 But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord GO |
| D, that I may declare all thy works. | | D, that I may declare all thy works. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 74 | | ## Chapter 74 |
| | | |
| 1 O God, why hast thou cast us off for ever? why doth thine anger smoke against | | 1 O God, why hast thou cast us off for ever? why doth thine anger smoke against |
| the sheep of thy pasture? | | the sheep of thy pasture? |
| 2 Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine | | 2 Remember thy congregation, which thou hast purchased of old; the rod of thine |
| inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt. | | inheritance, which thou hast redeemed; this mount Zion, wherein thou hast dwelt. |
| 3 Lift up thy feet unto the perpetual desolations; even all that the enemy hath | | 3 Lift up thy feet unto the perpetual desolations; even all that the enemy hath |
| done wickedly in the sanctuary. | | done wickedly in the sanctuary. |
| 4 Thine enemies roar in the midst of thy congregations; they set up their ensign | | 4 Thine enemies roar in the midst of thy congregations; they set up their ensign |
| s for signs. | | s for signs. |
| 5 A man was famous according as he had lifted up axes upon the thick trees. | | 5 A man was famous according as he had lifted up axes upon the thick trees. |
| 6 But now they break down the carved work thereof at once with axes and hammers. | | 6 But now they break down the carved work thereof at once with axes and hammers. |
| 7 They have cast fire into thy sanctuary, they have defiled by casting down the | | 7 They have cast fire into thy sanctuary, they have defiled by casting down the |
| dwelling place of thy name to the ground. | | dwelling place of thy name to the ground. |
| 8 They said in their hearts, Let us destroy them together: they have burned up a | | 8 They said in their hearts, Let us destroy them together: they have burned up a |
| ll the synagogues of God in the land. | | ll the synagogues of God in the land. |
| 9 We see not our signs: there is no more any prophet: neither is there among us | | 9 We see not our signs: there is no more any prophet: neither is there among us |
| any that knoweth how long. | | any that knoweth how long. |
| 10 O God, how long shall the adversary reproach? shall the enemy blaspheme thy n | | 10 O God, how long shall the adversary reproach? shall the enemy blaspheme thy n |
| ame for ever? | | ame for ever? |
| 11 Why withdrawest thou thy hand, even thy right hand? pluck it out of thy bosom | | 11 Why withdrawest thou thy hand, even thy right hand? pluck it out of thy bosom |
| . | | . |
| 12 For God is my King of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth. | | 12 For God is my King of old, working salvation in the midst of the earth. |
| 13 Thou didst divide the sea by thy strength: thou brakest the heads of the drag | | 13 Thou didst divide the sea by thy strength: thou brakest the heads of the drag |
| ons in the waters. | | ons in the waters. |
| 14 Thou brakest the heads of leviathan in pieces, and gavest him to be meat to t | | 14 Thou brakest the heads of leviathan in pieces, and gavest him to be meat to t |
| he people inhabiting the wilderness. | | he people inhabiting the wilderness. |
| 15 Thou didst cleave the fountain and the flood: thou driedst up mighty rivers. | | 15 Thou didst cleave the fountain and the flood: thou driedst up mighty rivers. |
| 16 The day is thine, the night also is thine: thou hast prepared the light and t | | 16 The day is thine, the night also is thine: thou hast prepared the light and t |
| he sun. | | he sun. |
| 17 Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: thou hast made summer and winter. | | 17 Thou hast set all the borders of the earth: thou hast made summer and winter. |
| 18 Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O LORD, and that the foolish p | | 18 Remember this, that the enemy hath reproached, O LORD, and that the foolish p |
| eople have blasphemed thy name. | | eople have blasphemed thy name. |
| 19 O deliver not the soul of thy turtledove unto the multitude of the wicked: fo | | 19 O deliver not the soul of thy turtledove unto the multitude of the wicked: fo |
| rget not the congregation of thy poor for ever. | | rget not the congregation of thy poor for ever. |
| 20 Have respect unto the covenant: for the dark places of the earth are full of | | 20 Have respect unto the covenant: for the dark places of the earth are full of |
| the habitations of cruelty. | | the habitations of cruelty. |
n | 21 O let not the oppressed return ashamed: let the poor and needy praise thy nam | n | 21 Oh, let not the oppressed return ashamed; let the poor and needy praise thy n |
| e. | | ame. |
| 22 Arise, O God, plead thine own cause: remember how the foolish man reproacheth | | 22 Arise, O God, plead thine own cause: remember how the foolish man reproacheth |
| thee daily. | | thee daily. |
| 23 Forget not the voice of thine enemies: the tumult of those that rise up again | | 23 Forget not the voice of thine enemies: the tumult of those that rise up again |
| st thee increaseth continually. | | st thee increaseth continually. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 75 | | ## Chapter 75 |
| | | |
| 1 Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy | | 1 Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy |
| name is near thy wondrous works declare. | | name is near thy wondrous works declare. |
| 2 When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly. | | 2 When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly. |
| 3 The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars | | 3 The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars |
| of it. Selah. | | of it. Selah. |
| 4 I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the | | 4 I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the |
| horn: | | horn: |
| 5 Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck. | | 5 Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck. |
| 6 For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the so | | 6 For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the so |
| uth. | | uth. |
| 7 But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another. | | 7 But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another. |
| 8 For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of | | 8 For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of |
| mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked | | mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked |
| of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them. | | of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them. |
| 9 But I will declare for ever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob. | | 9 But I will declare for ever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob. |
| 10 All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteo | | 10 All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteo |
| us shall be exalted. | | us shall be exalted. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 76 | | ## Chapter 76 |
| | | |
| 1 In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel. | | 1 In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel. |
| 2 In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion. | | 2 In Salem also is his tabernacle, and his dwelling place in Zion. |
| 3 There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battl | | 3 There brake he the arrows of the bow, the shield, and the sword, and the battl |
| e. Selah. | | e. Selah. |
| 4 Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey. | | 4 Thou art more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey. |
| 5 The stouthearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: and none of the men | | 5 The stouthearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: and none of the men |
| of might have found their hands. | | of might have found their hands. |
| 6 At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead | | 6 At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a dead |
| sleep. | | sleep. |
| 7 Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once th | | 7 Thou, even thou, art to be feared: and who may stand in thy sight when once th |
| ou art angry? | | ou art angry? |
| 8 Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was s | | 8 Thou didst cause judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared, and was s |
| till, | | till, |
| 9 When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah. | | 9 When God arose to judgment, to save all the meek of the earth. Selah. |
| 10 Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou | | 10 Surely the wrath of man shall praise thee: the remainder of wrath shalt thou |
| restrain. | | restrain. |
| 11 Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring pr | | 11 Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring pr |
| esents unto him that ought to be feared. | | esents unto him that ought to be feared. |
| 12 He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is terrible to the kings of the ea | | 12 He shall cut off the spirit of princes: he is terrible to the kings of the ea |
| rth. | | rth. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 77 | | ## Chapter 77 |
| | | |
| 1 I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear u | | 1 I cried unto God with my voice, even unto God with my voice; and he gave ear u |
| nto me. | | nto me. |
| 2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceas | | 2 In the day of my trouble I sought the Lord: my sore ran in the night, and ceas |
| ed not: my soul refused to be comforted. | | ed not: my soul refused to be comforted. |
| 3 I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was overwhelme | | 3 I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was overwhelme |
| d. Selah. | | d. Selah. |
| 4 Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak. | | 4 Thou holdest mine eyes waking: I am so troubled that I cannot speak. |
| 5 I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times. | | 5 I have considered the days of old, the years of ancient times. |
| 6 I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and | | 6 I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and |
| my spirit made diligent search. | | my spirit made diligent search. |
| 7 Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more? | | 7 Will the Lord cast off for ever? and will he be favourable no more? |
| 8 Is his mercy clean gone for ever? doth his promise fail for evermore? | | 8 Is his mercy clean gone for ever? doth his promise fail for evermore? |
| 9 Hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies | | 9 Hath God forgotten to be gracious? hath he in anger shut up his tender mercies |
| ? Selah. | | ? Selah. |
| 10 And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the right | | 10 And I said, This is my infirmity: but I will remember the years of the right |
| hand of the most High. | | hand of the most High. |
| 11 I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of | | 11 I will remember the works of the LORD: surely I will remember thy wonders of |
| old. | | old. |
| 12 I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. | | 12 I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings. |
| 13 Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God? | | 13 Thy way, O God, is in the sanctuary: who is so great a God as our God? |
| 14 Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among th | | 14 Thou art the God that doest wonders: thou hast declared thy strength among th |
| e people. | | e people. |
| 15 Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. S | | 15 Thou hast with thine arm redeemed thy people, the sons of Jacob and Joseph. S |
| elah. | | elah. |
| 16 The waters saw thee, O God, the waters saw thee; they were afraid: the depths | | 16 The waters saw thee, O God, the waters saw thee; they were afraid: the depths |
| also were troubled. | | also were troubled. |
| 17 The clouds poured out water: the skies sent out a sound: thine arrows also we | | 17 The clouds poured out water: the skies sent out a sound: thine arrows also we |
| nt abroad. | | nt abroad. |
| 18 The voice of thy thunder was in the heaven: the lightnings lightened the worl | | 18 The voice of thy thunder was in the heaven: the lightnings lightened the worl |
| d: the earth trembled and shook. | | d: the earth trembled and shook. |
| 19 Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps ar | | 19 Thy way is in the sea, and thy path in the great waters, and thy footsteps ar |
| e not known. | | e not known. |
| 20 Thou leddest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron. | | 20 Thou leddest thy people like a flock by the hand of Moses and Aaron. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 78 | | ## Chapter 78 |
| | | |
| 1 Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth. | | 1 Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth. |
| 2 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old: | | 2 I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old: |
| 3 Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. | | 3 Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us. |
| 4 We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come t | | 4 We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come t |
| he praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath d | | he praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath d |
| one. | | one. |
| 5 For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which | | 5 For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which |
| he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: | | he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: |
| 6 That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be | | 6 That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be |
| born; who should arise and declare them to their children: | | born; who should arise and declare them to their children: |
| 7 That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but ke | | 7 That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but ke |
| ep his commandments: | | ep his commandments: |
| 8 And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a gen | | 8 And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a gen |
| eration that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not steadfast with | | eration that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not steadfast with |
| God. | | God. |
| 9 The children of Ephraim, being armed, and carrying bows, turned back in the da | | 9 The children of Ephraim, being armed, and carrying bows, turned back in the da |
| y of battle. | | y of battle. |
| 10 They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his law; | | 10 They kept not the covenant of God, and refused to walk in his law; |
| 11 And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them. | | 11 And forgat his works, and his wonders that he had shewed them. |
n | 12 Marvellous things did he in the sight of their fathers, in the land of Egypt, | n | 12 Marvelous things did he in the sight of their fathers in the land of Egypt, i |
| in the field of Zoan. | | n the field of Zoan. |
| 13 He divided the sea, and caused them to pass through; and he made the waters t | | 13 He divided the sea and caused them to pass through; and he made the waters to |
| o stand as an heap. | | stand as a heap. |
| 14 In the daytime also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a light | | 14 In the daytime also he led them with a cloud, and all the night with a light |
| of fire. | | of fire. |
| 15 He clave the rocks in the wilderness, and gave them drink as out of the great | | 15 He clave the rocks in the wilderness, and gave them drink as out of the great |
| depths. | | depths. |
| 16 He brought streams also out of the rock, and caused waters to run down like r | | 16 He brought streams also out of the rock, and caused waters to run down like r |
| ivers. | | ivers. |
| 17 And they sinned yet more against him by provoking the most High in the wilder | | 17 And they sinned yet more against him by provoking the most High in the wilder |
| ness. | | ness. |
| 18 And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust. | | 18 And they tempted God in their heart by asking meat for their lust. |
| 19 Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilder | | 19 Yea, they spake against God; they said, Can God furnish a table in the wilder |
| ness? | | ness? |
| 20 Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams overfl | | 20 Behold, he smote the rock, that the waters gushed out, and the streams overfl |
| owed; can he give bread also? can he provide flesh for his people? | | owed; can he give bread also? can he provide flesh for his people? |
| 21 Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against J | | 21 Therefore the LORD heard this, and was wroth: so a fire was kindled against J |
| acob, and anger also came up against Israel; | | acob, and anger also came up against Israel; |
| 22 Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in his salvation: | | 22 Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in his salvation: |
| 23 Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven | | 23 Though he had commanded the clouds from above, and opened the doors of heaven |
| , | | , |
| 24 And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the corn of | | 24 And had rained down manna upon them to eat, and had given them of the corn of |
| heaven. | | heaven. |
| 25 Man did eat angels' food: he sent them meat to the full. | | 25 Man did eat angels' food: he sent them meat to the full. |
| 26 He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in | | 26 He caused an east wind to blow in the heaven: and by his power he brought in |
| the south wind. | | the south wind. |
| 27 He rained flesh also upon them as dust, and feathered fowls like as the sand | | 27 He rained flesh also upon them as dust, and feathered fowls like as the sand |
| of the sea: | | of the sea: |
| 28 And he let it fall in the midst of their camp, round about their habitations. | | 28 And he let it fall in the midst of their camp, round about their habitations. |
| 29 So they did eat, and were well filled: for he gave them their own desire; | | 29 So they did eat, and were well filled: for he gave them their own desire; |
| 30 They were not estranged from their lust. But while their meat was yet in thei | | 30 They were not estranged from their lust. But while their meat was yet in thei |
| r mouths, | | r mouths, |
| 31 The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down | | 31 The wrath of God came upon them, and slew the fattest of them, and smote down |
| the chosen men of Israel. | | the chosen men of Israel. |
| 32 For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his wondrous works. | | 32 For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his wondrous works. |
| 33 Therefore their days did he consume in vanity, and their years in trouble. | | 33 Therefore their days did he consume in vanity, and their years in trouble. |
| 34 When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and inquired early | | 34 When he slew them, then they sought him: and they returned and inquired early |
| after God. | | after God. |
| 35 And they remembered that God was their rock, and the high God their redeemer. | | 35 And they remembered that God was their rock, and the high God their redeemer. |
| 36 Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto him wi | | 36 Nevertheless they did flatter him with their mouth, and they lied unto him wi |
| th their tongues. | | th their tongues. |
| 37 For their heart was not right with him, neither were they steadfast in his co | | 37 For their heart was not right with him, neither were they steadfast in his co |
| venant. | | venant. |
| 38 But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them | | 38 But he, being full of compassion, forgave their iniquity, and destroyed them |
| not: yea, many a time turned he his anger away, and did not stir up all his wrat | | not: yea, many a time turned he his anger away, and did not stir up all his wrat |
| h. | | h. |
| 39 For he remembered that they were but flesh; a wind that passeth away, and com | | 39 For he remembered that they were but flesh; a wind that passeth away, and com |
| eth not again. | | eth not again. |
| 40 How oft did they provoke him in the wilderness, and grieve him in the desert! | | 40 How oft did they provoke him in the wilderness, and grieve him in the desert! |
| 41 Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel. | | 41 Yea, they turned back and tempted God, and limited the Holy One of Israel. |
| 42 They remembered not his hand, nor the day when he delivered them from the ene | | 42 They remembered not his hand, nor the day when he delivered them from the ene |
| my. | | my. |
| 43 How he had wrought his signs in Egypt, and his wonders in the field of Zoan: | | 43 How he had wrought his signs in Egypt, and his wonders in the field of Zoan: |
| 44 And had turned their rivers into blood; and their floods, that they could not | | 44 And had turned their rivers into blood; and their floods, that they could not |
| drink. | | drink. |
| 45 He sent divers sorts of flies among them, which devoured them; and frogs, whi | | 45 He sent divers sorts of flies among them, which devoured them; and frogs, whi |
| ch destroyed them. | | ch destroyed them. |
n | 46 He gave also their increase unto the caterpiller, and their labour unto the l | n | 46 He gave also their increase unto the caterpillar and their labour unto the lo |
| ocust. | | cust. |
| 47 He destroyed their vines with hail, and their sycomore trees with frost. | | 47 He destroyed their vines with hail and their sycamore trees with frost. |
| 48 He gave up their cattle also to the hail, and their flocks to hot thunderbolt | | 48 He gave up their cattle also to the hail, and their flocks to hot thunderbolt |
| s. | | s. |
| 49 He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, wrath, and indignation, and tr | | 49 He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, wrath, and indignation, and tr |
| ouble, by sending evil angels among them. | | ouble, by sending evil angels among them. |
| 50 He made a way to his anger; he spared not their soul from death, but gave the | | 50 He made a way to his anger; he spared not their soul from death, but gave the |
| ir life over to the pestilence; | | ir life over to the pestilence; |
| 51 And smote all the firstborn in Egypt; the chief of their strength in the tabe | | 51 And smote all the firstborn in Egypt; the chief of their strength in the tabe |
| rnacles of Ham: | | rnacles of Ham: |
| 52 But made his own people to go forth like sheep, and guided them in the wilder | | 52 But made his own people to go forth like sheep, and guided them in the wilder |
| ness like a flock. | | ness like a flock. |
| 53 And he led them on safely, so that they feared not: but the sea overwhelmed t | | 53 And he led them on safely, so that they feared not: but the sea overwhelmed t |
| heir enemies. | | heir enemies. |
| 54 And he brought them to the border of his sanctuary, even to this mountain, wh | | 54 And he brought them to the border of his sanctuary, even to this mountain, wh |
| ich his right hand had purchased. | | ich his right hand had purchased. |
| 55 He cast out the heathen also before them, and divided them an inheritance by | | 55 He cast out the heathen also before them, and divided them an inheritance by |
| line, and made the tribes of Israel to dwell in their tents. | | line, and made the tribes of Israel to dwell in their tents. |
| 56 Yet they tempted and provoked the most high God, and kept not his testimonies | | 56 Yet they tempted and provoked the most high God, and kept not his testimonies |
| : | | : |
| 57 But turned back, and dealt unfaithfully like their fathers: they were turned | | 57 But turned back, and dealt unfaithfully like their fathers: they were turned |
| aside like a deceitful bow. | | aside like a deceitful bow. |
| 58 For they provoked him to anger with their high places, and moved him to jealo | | 58 For they provoked him to anger with their high places, and moved him to jealo |
| usy with their graven images. | | usy with their graven images. |
| 59 When God heard this, he was wroth, and greatly abhorred Israel: | | 59 When God heard this, he was wroth, and greatly abhorred Israel: |
| 60 So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent which he placed among m | | 60 So that he forsook the tabernacle of Shiloh, the tent which he placed among m |
| en; | | en; |
| 61 And delivered his strength into captivity, and his glory into the enemy's han | | 61 And delivered his strength into captivity, and his glory into the enemy's han |
| d. | | d. |
| 62 He gave his people over also unto the sword; and was wroth with his inheritan | | 62 He gave his people over also unto the sword; and was wroth with his inheritan |
| ce. | | ce. |
| 63 The fire consumed their young men; and their maidens were not given to marria | | 63 The fire consumed their young men; and their maidens were not given to marria |
| ge. | | ge. |
| 64 Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation. | | 64 Their priests fell by the sword; and their widows made no lamentation. |
| 65 Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty man that shouteth | | 65 Then the Lord awaked as one out of sleep, and like a mighty man that shouteth |
| by reason of wine. | | by reason of wine. |
| 66 And he smote his enemies in the hinder parts: he put them to a perpetual repr | | 66 And he smote his enemies in the hinder parts: he put them to a perpetual repr |
| oach. | | oach. |
| 67 Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephr | | 67 Moreover he refused the tabernacle of Joseph, and chose not the tribe of Ephr |
| aim: | | aim: |
| 68 But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved. | | 68 But chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved. |
| 69 And he built his sanctuary like high palaces, like the earth which he hath es | | 69 And he built his sanctuary like high palaces, like the earth which he hath es |
| tablished for ever. | | tablished for ever. |
| 70 He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds: | | 70 He chose David also his servant, and took him from the sheepfolds: |
| 71 From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his peo | | 71 From following the ewes great with young he brought him to feed Jacob his peo |
| ple, and Israel his inheritance. | | ple, and Israel his inheritance. |
n | 72 So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them by th | n | 72 So he fed them according to the integrity of his heart and guided them by the |
| e skilfulness of his hands. | | skillfulness of his hands. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 79 | | ## Chapter 79 |
| | | |
| 1 O God, the heathen are come into thine inheritance; thy holy temple have they | | 1 O God, the heathen are come into thine inheritance; thy holy temple have they |
| defiled; they have laid Jerusalem on heaps. | | defiled; they have laid Jerusalem on heaps. |
| 2 The dead bodies of thy servants have they given to be meat unto the fowls of t | | 2 The dead bodies of thy servants have they given to be meat unto the fowls of t |
| he heaven, the flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the earth. | | he heaven, the flesh of thy saints unto the beasts of the earth. |
| 3 Their blood have they shed like water round about Jerusalem; and there was non | | 3 Their blood have they shed like water round about Jerusalem; and there was non |
| e to bury them. | | e to bury them. |
| 4 We are become a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and derision to them that | | 4 We are become a reproach to our neighbours, a scorn and derision to them that |
| are round about us. | | are round about us. |
| 5 How long, LORD? wilt thou be angry for ever? shall thy jealousy burn like fire | | 5 How long, LORD? wilt thou be angry for ever? shall thy jealousy burn like fire |
| ? | | ? |
| 6 Pour out thy wrath upon the heathen that have not known thee, and upon the kin | | 6 Pour out thy wrath upon the heathen that have not known thee, and upon the kin |
| gdoms that have not called upon thy name. | | gdoms that have not called upon thy name. |
| 7 For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling place. | | 7 For they have devoured Jacob, and laid waste his dwelling place. |
n | 8 O remember not against us former iniquities: let thy tender mercies speedily p | n | 8 Oh, remember not against us former iniquities; let thy tender mercies speedily |
| revent us: for we are brought very low. | | prevent us; for we are brought very low. |
| 9 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, an | | 9 Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of thy name: and deliver us, an |
| d purge away our sins, for thy name's sake. | | d purge away our sins, for thy name's sake. |
| 10 Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is their God? let him be known among | | 10 Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is their God? let him be known among |
| the heathen in our sight by the revenging of the blood of thy servants which is | | the heathen in our sight by the revenging of the blood of thy servants which is |
| shed. | | shed. |
| 11 Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness | | 11 Let the sighing of the prisoner come before thee; according to the greatness |
| of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die; | | of thy power preserve thou those that are appointed to die; |
| 12 And render unto our neighbours sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, whe | | 12 And render unto our neighbours sevenfold into their bosom their reproach, whe |
| rewith they have reproached thee, O Lord. | | rewith they have reproached thee, O Lord. |
| 13 So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will give thee thanks for ever: we | | 13 So we thy people and sheep of thy pasture will give thee thanks for ever: we |
| will shew forth thy praise to all generations. | | will shew forth thy praise to all generations. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 80 | | ## Chapter 80 |
| | | |
| 1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou th | | 1 Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou th |
| at dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth. | | at dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth. |
| 2 Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come and sa | | 2 Before Ephraim and Benjamin and Manasseh stir up thy strength, and come and sa |
| ve us. | | ve us. |
| 3 Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved. | | 3 Turn us again, O God, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved. |
| 4 O LORD God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the prayer of thy peo | | 4 O LORD God of hosts, how long wilt thou be angry against the prayer of thy peo |
| ple? | | ple? |
| 5 Thou feedest them with the bread of tears; and givest them tears to drink in g | | 5 Thou feedest them with the bread of tears; and givest them tears to drink in g |
| reat measure. | | reat measure. |
| 6 Thou makest us a strife unto our neighbours: and our enemies laugh among thems | | 6 Thou makest us a strife unto our neighbours: and our enemies laugh among thems |
| elves. | | elves. |
| 7 Turn us again, O God of hosts, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be sa | | 7 Turn us again, O God of hosts, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be sa |
| ved. | | ved. |
| 8 Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt: thou hast cast out the heathen, and pla | | 8 Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt: thou hast cast out the heathen, and pla |
| nted it. | | nted it. |
| 9 Thou preparedst room before it, and didst cause it to take deep root, and it f | | 9 Thou preparedst room before it, and didst cause it to take deep root, and it f |
| illed the land. | | illed the land. |
| 10 The hills were covered with the shadow of it, and the boughs thereof were lik | | 10 The hills were covered with the shadow of it, and the boughs thereof were lik |
| e the goodly cedars. | | e the goodly cedars. |
| 11 She sent out her boughs unto the sea, and her branches unto the river. | | 11 She sent out her boughs unto the sea, and her branches unto the river. |
| 12 Why hast thou then broken down her hedges, so that all they which pass by the | | 12 Why hast thou then broken down her hedges, so that all they which pass by the |
| way do pluck her? | | way do pluck her? |
| 13 The boar out of the wood doth waste it, and the wild beast of the field doth | | 13 The boar out of the wood doth waste it, and the wild beast of the field doth |
| devour it. | | devour it. |
| 14 Return, we beseech thee, O God of hosts: look down from heaven, and behold, a | | 14 Return, we beseech thee, O God of hosts: look down from heaven, and behold, a |
| nd visit this vine; | | nd visit this vine; |
| 15 And the vineyard which thy right hand hath planted, and the branch that thou | | 15 And the vineyard which thy right hand hath planted, and the branch that thou |
| madest strong for thyself. | | madest strong for thyself. |
| 16 It is burned with fire, it is cut down: they perish at the rebuke of thy coun | | 16 It is burned with fire, it is cut down: they perish at the rebuke of thy coun |
| tenance. | | tenance. |
| 17 Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, upon the son of man whom thou | | 17 Let thy hand be upon the man of thy right hand, upon the son of man whom thou |
| madest strong for thyself. | | madest strong for thyself. |
| 18 So will not we go back from thee: quicken us, and we will call upon thy name. | | 18 So will not we go back from thee: quicken us, and we will call upon thy name. |
| 19 Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be | | 19 Turn us again, O LORD God of hosts, cause thy face to shine; and we shall be |
| saved. | | saved. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 81 | | ## Chapter 81 |
| | | |
| 1 Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. | | 1 Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. |
| 2 Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the psalter | | 2 Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel, the pleasant harp with the psalter |
| y. | | y. |
| 3 Blow up the trumpet in the new moon, in the time appointed, on our solemn feas | | 3 Blow up the trumpet in the new moon, in the time appointed, on our solemn feas |
| t day. | | t day. |
| 4 For this was a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob. | | 4 For this was a statute for Israel, and a law of the God of Jacob. |
| 5 This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land | | 5 This he ordained in Joseph for a testimony, when he went out through the land |
| of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not. | | of Egypt: where I heard a language that I understood not. |
| 6 I removed his shoulder from the burden: his hands were delivered from the pots | | 6 I removed his shoulder from the burden: his hands were delivered from the pots |
| . | | . |
| 7 Thou calledst in trouble, and I delivered thee; I answered thee in the secret | | 7 Thou calledst in trouble, and I delivered thee; I answered thee in the secret |
| place of thunder: I proved thee at the waters of Meribah. Selah. | | place of thunder: I proved thee at the waters of Meribah. Selah. |
| 8 Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearke | | 8 Hear, O my people, and I will testify unto thee: O Israel, if thou wilt hearke |
| n unto me; | | n unto me; |
| 9 There shall no strange god be in thee; neither shalt thou worship any strange | | 9 There shall no strange god be in thee; neither shalt thou worship any strange |
| god. | | god. |
| 10 I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy | | 10 I am the LORD thy God, which brought thee out of the land of Egypt: open thy |
| mouth wide, and I will fill it. | | mouth wide, and I will fill it. |
| 11 But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me. | | 11 But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me. |
| 12 So I gave them up unto their own hearts' lust: and they walked in their own c | | 12 So I gave them up unto their own hearts' lust: and they walked in their own c |
| ounsels. | | ounsels. |
| 13 Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways! | | 13 Oh that my people had hearkened unto me, and Israel had walked in my ways! |
| 14 I should soon have subdued their enemies, and turned my hand against their ad | | 14 I should soon have subdued their enemies, and turned my hand against their ad |
| versaries. | | versaries. |
| 15 The haters of the LORD should have submitted themselves unto him: but their t | | 15 The haters of the LORD should have submitted themselves unto him: but their t |
| ime should have endured for ever. | | ime should have endured for ever. |
| 16 He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out | | 16 He should have fed them also with the finest of the wheat: and with honey out |
| of the rock should I have satisfied thee. | | of the rock should I have satisfied thee. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 82 | | ## Chapter 82 |
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| 1 God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods. | | 1 God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods. |
n | 2 How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah. | n | 2 How long will ye suffer them to judge unjustly and accept the persons of the w |
| | | icked? Selah. |
| 3 Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. | | 3 Defend the poor and fatherless: do justice to the afflicted and needy. |
| 4 Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked. | | 4 Deliver the poor and needy: rid them out of the hand of the wicked. |
| 5 They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the | | 5 They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the |
| foundations of the earth are out of course. | | foundations of the earth are out of course. |
| 6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High. | | 6 I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High. |
| 7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes. | | 7 But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes. |
| 8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations. | | 8 Arise, O God, judge the earth: for thou shalt inherit all nations. |
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| ## Chapter 83 | | ## Chapter 83 |
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| 1 Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God. | | 1 Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God. |
| 2 For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up t | | 2 For, lo, thine enemies make a tumult: and they that hate thee have lifted up t |
| he head. | | he head. |
| 3 They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy h | | 3 They have taken crafty counsel against thy people, and consulted against thy h |
| idden ones. | | idden ones. |
| 4 They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the na | | 4 They have said, Come, and let us cut them off from being a nation; that the na |
| me of Israel may be no more in remembrance. | | me of Israel may be no more in remembrance. |
| 5 For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate agains | | 5 For they have consulted together with one consent: they are confederate agains |
| t thee: | | t thee: |
| 6 The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes; | | 6 The tabernacles of Edom, and the Ishmaelites; of Moab, and the Hagarenes; |
| 7 Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre; | | 7 Gebal, and Ammon, and Amalek; the Philistines with the inhabitants of Tyre; |
| 8 Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah. | | 8 Assur also is joined with them: they have holpen the children of Lot. Selah. |
n | 9 Do unto them as unto the Midianites; as to Sisera, as to Jabin, at the brook o | n | 9 Do unto them as unto the Midianites; as to Sisera, as to Jabin at the brook of |
| f Kison: | | Kishon, |
| 10 Which perished at En-dor: they became as dung for the earth. | | 10 Which perished at En-dor: they became as dung for the earth. |
| 11 Make their nobles like Oreb, and like Zeeb: yea, all their princes as Zebah, | | 11 Make their nobles like Oreb, and like Zeeb: yea, all their princes as Zebah, |
| and as Zalmunna: | | and as Zalmunna: |
| 12 Who said, Let us take to ourselves the houses of God in possession. | | 12 Who said, Let us take to ourselves the houses of God in possession. |
| 13 O my God, make them like a wheel; as the stubble before the wind. | | 13 O my God, make them like a wheel; as the stubble before the wind. |
| 14 As the fire burneth a wood, and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire; | | 14 As the fire burneth a wood, and as the flame setteth the mountains on fire; |
| 15 So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid with thy storm. | | 15 So persecute them with thy tempest, and make them afraid with thy storm. |
| 16 Fill their faces with shame; that they may seek thy name, O LORD. | | 16 Fill their faces with shame; that they may seek thy name, O LORD. |
| 17 Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, | | 17 Let them be confounded and troubled for ever; yea, let them be put to shame, |
| and perish: | | and perish: |
| 18 That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high o | | 18 That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high o |
| ver all the earth. | | ver all the earth. |
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| ## Chapter 84 | | ## Chapter 84 |
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| 1 How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts! | | 1 How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts! |
| 2 My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and m | | 2 My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and m |
| y flesh crieth out for the living God. | | y flesh crieth out for the living God. |
| 3 Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, wher | | 3 Yea, the sparrow hath found an house, and the swallow a nest for herself, wher |
| e she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God | | e she may lay her young, even thine altars, O LORD of hosts, my King, and my God |
| . | | . |
| 4 Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Se | | 4 Blessed are they that dwell in thy house: they will be still praising thee. Se |
| lah. | | lah. |
| 5 Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of t | | 5 Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of t |
| hem. | | hem. |
| 6 Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth t | | 6 Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth t |
| he pools. | | he pools. |
| 7 They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before | | 7 They go from strength to strength, every one of them in Zion appeareth before |
| God. | | God. |
| 8 O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah. | | 8 O LORD God of hosts, hear my prayer: give ear, O God of Jacob. Selah. |
| 9 Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed. | | 9 Behold, O God our shield, and look upon the face of thine anointed. |
| 10 For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeep | | 10 For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeep |
| er in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. | | er in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. |
| 11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no | | 11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no |
| good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. | | good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. |
| 12 O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee. | | 12 O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man that trusteth in thee. |
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| ## Chapter 85 | | ## Chapter 85 |
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| 1 LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the capt | | 1 LORD, thou hast been favourable unto thy land: thou hast brought back the capt |
| ivity of Jacob. | | ivity of Jacob. |
| 2 Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin | | 2 Thou hast forgiven the iniquity of thy people, thou hast covered all their sin |
| . Selah. | | . Selah. |
| 3 Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fiercene | | 3 Thou hast taken away all thy wrath: thou hast turned thyself from the fiercene |
| ss of thine anger. | | ss of thine anger. |
| 4 Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease. | | 4 Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease. |
| 5 Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all gen | | 5 Wilt thou be angry with us for ever? wilt thou draw out thine anger to all gen |
| erations? | | erations? |
| 6 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? | | 6 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? |
| 7 Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation. | | 7 Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation. |
| 8 I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his peo | | 8 I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his peo |
| ple, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly. | | ple, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly. |
| 9 Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our l | | 9 Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our l |
| and. | | and. |
| 10 Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each ot | | 10 Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each ot |
| her. | | her. |
| 11 Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from h | | 11 Truth shall spring out of the earth; and righteousness shall look down from h |
| eaven. | | eaven. |
| 12 Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her inc | | 12 Yea, the LORD shall give that which is good; and our land shall yield her inc |
| rease. | | rease. |
| 13 Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps. | | 13 Righteousness shall go before him; and shall set us in the way of his steps. |
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| ## Chapter 86 | | ## Chapter 86 |
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| 1 Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy. | | 1 Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy. |
| 2 Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth | | 2 Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth |
| in thee. | | in thee. |
| 3 Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily. | | 3 Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee daily. |
| 4 Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. | | 4 Rejoice the soul of thy servant: for unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. |
| 5 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto al | | 5 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto al |
| l them that call upon thee. | | l them that call upon thee. |
| 6 Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications. | | 6 Give ear, O LORD, unto my prayer; and attend to the voice of my supplications. |
| 7 In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me. | | 7 In the day of my trouble I will call upon thee: for thou wilt answer me. |
| 8 Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any wor | | 8 Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any wor |
| ks like unto thy works. | | ks like unto thy works. |
| 9 All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; an | | 9 All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; an |
| d shall glorify thy name. | | d shall glorify thy name. |
| 10 For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone. | | 10 For thou art great, and doest wondrous things: thou art God alone. |
| 11 Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear th | | 11 Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear th |
| y name. | | y name. |
| 12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy | | 12 I will praise thee, O Lord my God, with all my heart: and I will glorify thy |
| name for evermore. | | name for evermore. |
| 13 For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lo | | 13 For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lo |
| west hell. | | west hell. |
| 14 O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have | | 14 O God, the proud are risen against me, and the assemblies of violent men have |
| sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them. | | sought after my soul; and have not set thee before them. |
| 15 But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, | | 15 But thou, O Lord, art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, |
| and plenteous in mercy and truth. | | and plenteous in mercy and truth. |
n | 16 O turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, a | n | 16 Oh, turn unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, |
| nd save the son of thine handmaid. | | and save the son of thine handmaid. |
| 17 Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: | | 17 Shew me a token for good; that they which hate me may see it, and be ashamed: |
| because thou, LORD, hast holpen me, and comforted me. | | because thou, LORD, hast holpen me, and comforted me. |
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| ## Chapter 87 | | ## Chapter 87 |
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| 1 His foundation is in the holy mountains. | | 1 His foundation is in the holy mountains. |
| 2 The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. | | 2 The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. |
| 3 Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah. | | 3 Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah. |
| 4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philisti | | 4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philisti |
| a, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there. | | a, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this man was born there. |
| 5 And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highe | | 5 And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highe |
| st himself shall establish her. | | st himself shall establish her. |
| 6 The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born th | | 6 The LORD shall count, when he writeth up the people, that this man was born th |
| ere. Selah. | | ere. Selah. |
| 7 As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my sprin | | 7 As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there: all my sprin |
| gs are in thee. | | gs are in thee. |
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| ## Chapter 88 | | ## Chapter 88 |
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| 1 O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee: | | 1 O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee: |
| 2 Let my prayer come before thee: incline thine ear unto my cry; | | 2 Let my prayer come before thee: incline thine ear unto my cry; |
| 3 For my soul is full of troubles: and my life draweth nigh unto the grave. | | 3 For my soul is full of troubles: and my life draweth nigh unto the grave. |
| 4 I am counted with them that go down into the pit: I am as a man that hath no s | | 4 I am counted with them that go down into the pit: I am as a man that hath no s |
| trength: | | trength: |
| 5 Free among the dead, like the slain that lie in the grave, whom thou remembere | | 5 Free among the dead, like the slain that lie in the grave, whom thou remembere |
| st no more: and they are cut off from thy hand. | | st no more: and they are cut off from thy hand. |
| 6 Thou hast laid me in the lowest pit, in darkness, in the deeps. | | 6 Thou hast laid me in the lowest pit, in darkness, in the deeps. |
| 7 Thy wrath lieth hard upon me, and thou hast afflicted me with all thy waves. S | | 7 Thy wrath lieth hard upon me, and thou hast afflicted me with all thy waves. S |
| elah. | | elah. |
| 8 Thou hast put away mine acquaintance far from me; thou hast made me an abomina | | 8 Thou hast put away mine acquaintance far from me; thou hast made me an abomina |
| tion unto them: I am shut up, and I cannot come forth. | | tion unto them: I am shut up, and I cannot come forth. |
| 9 Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction: LORD, I have called daily upon thee | | 9 Mine eye mourneth by reason of affliction: LORD, I have called daily upon thee |
| , I have stretched out my hands unto thee. | | , I have stretched out my hands unto thee. |
| 10 Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? Sel | | 10 Wilt thou shew wonders to the dead? shall the dead arise and praise thee? Sel |
| ah. | | ah. |
| 11 Shall thy lovingkindness be declared in the grave? or thy faithfulness in des | | 11 Shall thy lovingkindness be declared in the grave? or thy faithfulness in des |
| truction? | | truction? |
| 12 Shall thy wonders be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land of | | 12 Shall thy wonders be known in the dark? and thy righteousness in the land of |
| forgetfulness? | | forgetfulness? |
| 13 But unto thee have I cried, O LORD; and in the morning shall my prayer preven | | 13 But unto thee have I cried, O LORD; and in the morning shall my prayer preven |
| t thee. | | t thee. |
| 14 LORD, why castest thou off my soul? why hidest thou thy face from me? | | 14 LORD, why castest thou off my soul? why hidest thou thy face from me? |
| 15 I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up: while I suffer thy terrors | | 15 I am afflicted and ready to die from my youth up: while I suffer thy terrors |
| I am distracted. | | I am distracted. |
| 16 Thy fierce wrath goeth over me; thy terrors have cut me off. | | 16 Thy fierce wrath goeth over me; thy terrors have cut me off. |
| 17 They came round about me daily like water; they compassed me about together. | | 17 They came round about me daily like water; they compassed me about together. |
| 18 Lover and friend hast thou put far from me, and mine acquaintance into darkne | | 18 Lover and friend hast thou put far from me, and mine acquaintance into darkne |
| ss. | | ss. |
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| ## Chapter 89 | | ## Chapter 89 |
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| 1 I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make kno | | 1 I will sing of the mercies of the LORD for ever: with my mouth will I make kno |
| wn thy faithfulness to all generations. | | wn thy faithfulness to all generations. |
| 2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou | | 2 For I have said, Mercy shall be built up for ever: thy faithfulness shalt thou |
| establish in the very heavens. | | establish in the very heavens. |
| 3 I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant, | | 3 I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant, |
| 4 Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations | | 4 Thy seed will I establish for ever, and build up thy throne to all generations |
| . Selah. | | . Selah. |
| 5 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the | | 5 And the heavens shall praise thy wonders, O LORD: thy faithfulness also in the |
| congregation of the saints. | | congregation of the saints. |
| 6 For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the | | 6 For who in the heaven can be compared unto the LORD? who among the sons of the |
| mighty can be likened unto the LORD? | | mighty can be likened unto the LORD? |
| 7 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in re | | 7 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in re |
| verence of all them that are about him. | | verence of all them that are about him. |
| 8 O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulne | | 8 O LORD God of hosts, who is a strong LORD like unto thee? or to thy faithfulne |
| ss round about thee? | | ss round about thee? |
| 9 Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest | | 9 Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest |
| them. | | them. |
| 10 Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered t | | 10 Thou hast broken Rahab in pieces, as one that is slain; thou hast scattered t |
| hine enemies with thy strong arm. | | hine enemies with thy strong arm. |
| 11 The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: as for the world and the fuln | | 11 The heavens are thine, the earth also is thine: as for the world and the fuln |
| ess thereof, thou hast founded them. | | ess thereof, thou hast founded them. |
| 12 The north and the south thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon shall rejoic | | 12 The north and the south thou hast created them: Tabor and Hermon shall rejoic |
| e in thy name. | | e in thy name. |
| 13 Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand. | | 13 Thou hast a mighty arm: strong is thy hand, and high is thy right hand. |
| 14 Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall | | 14 Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall |
| go before thy face. | | go before thy face. |
| 15 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in | | 15 Blessed is the people that know the joyful sound: they shall walk, O LORD, in |
| the light of thy countenance. | | the light of thy countenance. |
| 16 In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall th | | 16 In thy name shall they rejoice all the day: and in thy righteousness shall th |
| ey be exalted. | | ey be exalted. |
| 17 For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be | | 17 For thou art the glory of their strength: and in thy favour our horn shall be |
| exalted. | | exalted. |
| 18 For the LORD is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king. | | 18 For the LORD is our defence; and the Holy One of Israel is our king. |
| 19 Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upo | | 19 Then thou spakest in vision to thy holy one, and saidst, I have laid help upo |
| n one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people. | | n one that is mighty; I have exalted one chosen out of the people. |
| 20 I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him: | | 20 I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him: |
| 21 With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him. | | 21 With whom my hand shall be established: mine arm also shall strengthen him. |
| 22 The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him. | | 22 The enemy shall not exact upon him; nor the son of wickedness afflict him. |
| 23 And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him. | | 23 And I will beat down his foes before his face, and plague them that hate him. |
| 24 But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his | | 24 But my faithfulness and my mercy shall be with him: and in my name shall his |
| horn be exalted. | | horn be exalted. |
| 25 I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the rivers. | | 25 I will set his hand also in the sea, and his right hand in the rivers. |
| 26 He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvatio | | 26 He shall cry unto me, Thou art my father, my God, and the rock of my salvatio |
| n. | | n. |
| 27 Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth. | | 27 Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth. |
| 28 My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast w | | 28 My mercy will I keep for him for evermore, and my covenant shall stand fast w |
| ith him. | | ith him. |
| 29 His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne as the days of h | | 29 His seed also will I make to endure for ever, and his throne as the days of h |
| eaven. | | eaven. |
| 30 If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments; | | 30 If his children forsake my law, and walk not in my judgments; |
| 31 If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments; | | 31 If they break my statutes, and keep not my commandments; |
| 32 Then will I visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with s | | 32 Then will I visit their transgression with the rod, and their iniquity with s |
| tripes. | | tripes. |
| 33 Nevertheless my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer m | | 33 Nevertheless my lovingkindness will I not utterly take from him, nor suffer m |
| y faithfulness to fail. | | y faithfulness to fail. |
| 34 My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips | | 34 My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips |
| . | | . |
| 35 Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David. | | 35 Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David. |
| 36 His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me. | | 36 His seed shall endure for ever, and his throne as the sun before me. |
| 37 It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in he | | 37 It shall be established for ever as the moon, and as a faithful witness in he |
| aven. Selah. | | aven. Selah. |
| 38 But thou hast cast off and abhorred, thou hast been wroth with thine anointed | | 38 But thou hast cast off and abhorred, thou hast been wroth with thine anointed |
| . | | . |
| 39 Thou hast made void the covenant of thy servant: thou hast profaned his crown | | 39 Thou hast made void the covenant of thy servant: thou hast profaned his crown |
| by casting it to the ground. | | by casting it to the ground. |
| 40 Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strong holds to r | | 40 Thou hast broken down all his hedges; thou hast brought his strong holds to r |
| uin. | | uin. |
| 41 All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours. | | 41 All that pass by the way spoil him: he is a reproach to his neighbours. |
| 42 Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his en | | 42 Thou hast set up the right hand of his adversaries; thou hast made all his en |
| emies to rejoice. | | emies to rejoice. |
| 43 Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand i | | 43 Thou hast also turned the edge of his sword, and hast not made him to stand i |
| n the battle. | | n the battle. |
| 44 Thou hast made his glory to cease, and cast his throne down to the ground. | | 44 Thou hast made his glory to cease, and cast his throne down to the ground. |
| 45 The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. | | 45 The days of his youth hast thou shortened: thou hast covered him with shame. |
| Selah. | | Selah. |
| 46 How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fi | | 46 How long, LORD? wilt thou hide thyself for ever? shall thy wrath burn like fi |
| re? | | re? |
| 47 Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain? | | 47 Remember how short my time is: wherefore hast thou made all men in vain? |
| 48 What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his sou | | 48 What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his sou |
| l from the hand of the grave? Selah. | | l from the hand of the grave? Selah. |
| 49 Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in | | 49 Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in |
| thy truth? | | thy truth? |
| 50 Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the r | | 50 Remember, Lord, the reproach of thy servants; how I do bear in my bosom the r |
| eproach of all the mighty people; | | eproach of all the mighty people; |
| 51 Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have reproach | | 51 Wherewith thine enemies have reproached, O LORD; wherewith they have reproach |
| ed the footsteps of thine anointed. | | ed the footsteps of thine anointed. |
| 52 Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen. | | 52 Blessed be the LORD for evermore. Amen, and Amen. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 90 | | ## Chapter 90 |
| | | |
| 1 LORD, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. | | 1 LORD, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. |
| 2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth a | | 2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth a |
| nd the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God. | | nd the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God. |
| 3 Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men. | | 3 Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men. |
| 4 For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as | | 4 For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as |
| a watch in the night. | | a watch in the night. |
| 5 Thou carriest them away as with a flood; they are as a sleep: in the morning t | | 5 Thou carriest them away as with a flood; they are as a sleep: in the morning t |
| hey are like grass which groweth up. | | hey are like grass which groweth up. |
| 6 In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth up; in the evening it is cut down, | | 6 In the morning it flourisheth, and groweth up; in the evening it is cut down, |
| and withereth. | | and withereth. |
| 7 For we are consumed by thine anger, and by thy wrath are we troubled. | | 7 For we are consumed by thine anger, and by thy wrath are we troubled. |
| 8 Thou hast set our iniquities before thee, our secret sins in the light of thy | | 8 Thou hast set our iniquities before thee, our secret sins in the light of thy |
| countenance. | | countenance. |
| 9 For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale th | | 9 For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale th |
| at is told. | | at is told. |
| 10 The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of stren | | 10 The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of stren |
| gth they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is | | gth they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is |
| soon cut off, and we fly away. | | soon cut off, and we fly away. |
| 11 Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy fear, so is thy w | | 11 Who knoweth the power of thine anger? even according to thy fear, so is thy w |
| rath. | | rath. |
| 12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. | | 12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom. |
n | 13 Return, O LORD, how long? and let it repent thee concerning thy servants. | n | 13 Return us, O LORD. How long wilt thou hide thy face from thy servants and let |
| | | them repent of all their hard speeches they have spoken concerning thee? |
| 14 O satisfy us early with thy mercy; that we may rejoice and be glad all our da | | 14 Oh, satisfy us early with thy mercy, that we may rejoice and be glad all our |
| ys. | | days. |
| 15 Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the ye | | 15 Make us glad according to the days wherein thou hast afflicted us, and the ye |
| ars wherein we have seen evil. | | ars wherein we have seen evil. |
| 16 Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children. | | 16 Let thy work appear unto thy servants, and thy glory unto their children. |
| 17 And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the wor | | 17 And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the wor |
| k of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it. | | k of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 91 | | ## Chapter 91 |
| | | |
| 1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the sh | | 1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the sh |
| adow of the Almighty. | | adow of the Almighty. |
| 2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I | | 2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I |
| trust. | | trust. |
| 3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisom | | 3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisom |
| e pestilence. | | e pestilence. |
| 4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: h | | 4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: h |
| is truth shall be thy shield and buckler. | | is truth shall be thy shield and buckler. |
| 5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that fliet | | 5 Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that fliet |
| h by day; | | h by day; |
| 6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that | | 6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that |
| wasteth at noonday. | | wasteth at noonday. |
| 7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it | | 7 A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it |
| shall not come nigh thee. | | shall not come nigh thee. |
| 8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. | | 8 Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. |
| 9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy h | | 9 Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy h |
| abitation; | | abitation; |
| 10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwell | | 10 There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwell |
| ing. | | ing. |
| 11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. | | 11 For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. |
| 12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a sto | | 12 They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a sto |
| ne. | | ne. |
| 13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt | | 13 Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt |
| thou trample under feet. | | thou trample under feet. |
| 14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will se | | 14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will se |
| t him on high, because he hath known my name. | | t him on high, because he hath known my name. |
| 15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; | | 15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; |
| I will deliver him, and honour him. | | I will deliver him, and honour him. |
| 16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. | | 16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 92 | | ## Chapter 92 |
| | | |
| 1 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy | | 1 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the LORD, and to sing praises unto thy |
| name, O most High: | | name, O most High: |
| 2 To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every ni | | 2 To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every ni |
| ght, | | ght, |
| 3 Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a | | 3 Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a |
| solemn sound. | | solemn sound. |
| 4 For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the work | | 4 For thou, LORD, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the work |
| s of thy hands. | | s of thy hands. |
| 5 O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep. | | 5 O LORD, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep. |
| 6 A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this. | | 6 A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this. |
| 7 When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of iniquity do f | | 7 When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of iniquity do f |
| lourish; it is that they shall be destroyed for ever: | | lourish; it is that they shall be destroyed for ever: |
| 8 But thou, LORD, art most high for evermore. | | 8 But thou, LORD, art most high for evermore. |
| 9 For, lo, thine enemies, O LORD, for, lo, thine enemies shall perish; all the w | | 9 For, lo, thine enemies, O LORD, for, lo, thine enemies shall perish; all the w |
| orkers of iniquity shall be scattered. | | orkers of iniquity shall be scattered. |
n | 10 But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed | n | 10 But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of a unicorn; I shall be anointed |
| with fresh oil. | | with fresh oil. |
| 11 Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear m | | 11 Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear m |
| y desire of the wicked that rise up against me. | | y desire of the wicked that rise up against me. |
| 12 The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar i | | 12 The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar i |
| n Lebanon. | | n Lebanon. |
n | 13 Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts o | n | 13 Those that he planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts o |
| f our God. | | f our God. |
| 14 They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourish | | 14 They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourish |
| ing; | | ing; |
| 15 To shew that the LORD is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousn | | 15 To shew that the LORD is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousn |
| ess in him. | | ess in him. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 93 | | ## Chapter 93 |
| | | |
| 1 The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with streng | | 1 The LORD reigneth, he is clothed with majesty; the LORD is clothed with streng |
| th, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cann | | th, wherewith he hath girded himself: the world also is stablished, that it cann |
| ot be moved. | | ot be moved. |
| 2 Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting. | | 2 Thy throne is established of old: thou art from everlasting. |
| 3 The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the | | 3 The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the |
| floods lift up their waves. | | floods lift up their waves. |
| 4 The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the migh | | 4 The LORD on high is mightier than the noise of many waters, yea, than the migh |
| ty waves of the sea. | | ty waves of the sea. |
| 5 Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever | | 5 Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O LORD, for ever |
| . | | . |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 94 | | ## Chapter 94 |
| | | |
| 1 O LORD God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, s | | 1 O LORD God, to whom vengeance belongeth; O God, to whom vengeance belongeth, s |
| hew thyself. | | hew thyself. |
| 2 Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: render a reward to the proud. | | 2 Lift up thyself, thou judge of the earth: render a reward to the proud. |
| 3 LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph? | | 3 LORD, how long shall the wicked, how long shall the wicked triumph? |
| 4 How long shall they utter and speak hard things? and all the workers of iniqui | | 4 How long shall they utter and speak hard things? and all the workers of iniqui |
| ty boast themselves? | | ty boast themselves? |
| 5 They break in pieces thy people, O LORD, and afflict thine heritage. | | 5 They break in pieces thy people, O LORD, and afflict thine heritage. |
| 6 They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless. | | 6 They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless. |
| 7 Yet they say, The LORD shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it | | 7 Yet they say, The LORD shall not see, neither shall the God of Jacob regard it |
| . | | . |
| 8 Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise? | | 8 Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise? |
| 9 He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he n | | 9 He that planted the ear, shall he not hear? he that formed the eye, shall he n |
| ot see? | | ot see? |
| 10 He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that teacheth man kn | | 10 He that chastiseth the heathen, shall not he correct? he that teacheth man kn |
| owledge, shall not he know? | | owledge, shall not he know? |
| 11 The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity. | | 11 The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they are vanity. |
| 12 Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy | | 12 Blessed is the man whom thou chastenest, O LORD, and teachest him out of thy |
| law; | | law; |
| 13 That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be d | | 13 That thou mayest give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit be d |
| igged for the wicked. | | igged for the wicked. |
| 14 For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheri | | 14 For the LORD will not cast off his people, neither will he forsake his inheri |
| tance. | | tance. |
| 15 But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart sh | | 15 But judgment shall return unto righteousness: and all the upright in heart sh |
| all follow it. | | all follow it. |
| 16 Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me ag | | 16 Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me ag |
| ainst the workers of iniquity? | | ainst the workers of iniquity? |
| 17 Unless the LORD had been my help, my soul had almost dwelt in silence. | | 17 Unless the LORD had been my help, my soul had almost dwelt in silence. |
| 18 When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up. | | 18 When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O LORD, held me up. |
| 19 In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul. | | 19 In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul. |
| 20 Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischie | | 20 Shall the throne of iniquity have fellowship with thee, which frameth mischie |
| f by a law? | | f by a law? |
| 21 They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous, and condem | | 21 They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous, and condem |
| n the innocent blood. | | n the innocent blood. |
| 22 But the LORD is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge. | | 22 But the LORD is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge. |
| 23 And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity, and shall cut them off in th | | 23 And he shall bring upon them their own iniquity, and shall cut them off in th |
| eir own wickedness; yea, the LORD our God shall cut them off. | | eir own wickedness; yea, the LORD our God shall cut them off. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 95 | | ## Chapter 95 |
| | | |
n | 1 O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of o | n | 1 Oh, come, let us sing unto the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of |
| ur salvation. | | our salvation. |
| 2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unt | | 2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unt |
| o him with psalms. | | o him with psalms. |
| 3 For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods. | | 3 For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods. |
| 4 In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his | | 4 In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his |
| also. | | also. |
n | 5 The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land. | n | 5 The sea is his, and he made it; and his hand formed the dry land. |
| 6 O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker. | | 6 Oh, come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the LORD, our Maker |
| | | . |
| 7 For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his | | 7 For he is our God; and we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his |
| hand. To day if ye will hear his voice, | | hand. To day if ye will hear his voice, |
| 8 Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation | | 8 Harden not your heart, as in the provocation, and as in the day of temptation |
| in the wilderness: | | in the wilderness: |
| 9 When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my work. | | 9 When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my work. |
| 10 Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said, It is a people | | 10 Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said, It is a people |
| that do err in their heart, and they have not known my ways: | | that do err in their heart, and they have not known my ways: |
| 11 Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest. | | 11 Unto whom I sware in my wrath that they should not enter into my rest. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 96 | | ## Chapter 96 |
| | | |
n | 1 O sing unto the LORD a new song: sing unto the LORD, all the earth. | n | 1 Oh, sing unto the LORD a new song; sing unto the LORD, all the earth. |
| 2 Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day. | | 2 Sing unto the LORD, bless his name; shew forth his salvation from day to day. |
| 3 Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people. | | 3 Declare his glory among the heathen, his wonders among all people. |
| 4 For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all | | 4 For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all |
| gods. | | gods. |
| 5 For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens. | | 5 For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens. |
| 6 Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. | | 6 Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. |
| 7 Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and | | 7 Give unto the LORD, O ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and |
| strength. | | strength. |
| 8 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come in | | 8 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come in |
| to his courts. | | to his courts. |
n | 9 O worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness: fear before him, all the earth. | n | 9 Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness; fear before him, all the earth |
| | | . |
| 10 Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be establi | | 10 Say among the heathen that the LORD reigneth: the world also shall be establi |
| shed that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously. | | shed that it shall not be moved: he shall judge the people righteously. |
| 11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the | | 11 Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the |
| fulness thereof. | | fulness thereof. |
| 12 Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of | | 12 Let the field be joyful, and all that is therein: then shall all the trees of |
| the wood rejoice | | the wood rejoice |
| 13 Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall ju | | 13 Before the LORD: for he cometh, for he cometh to judge the earth: he shall ju |
| dge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth. | | dge the world with righteousness, and the people with his truth. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 97 | | ## Chapter 97 |
| | | |
| 1 The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad t | | 1 The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad t |
| hereof. | | hereof. |
| 2 Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the ha | | 2 Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgment are the ha |
| bitation of his throne. | | bitation of his throne. |
| 3 A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about. | | 3 A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about. |
| 4 His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled. | | 4 His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled. |
| 5 The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the | | 5 The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the |
| Lord of the whole earth. | | Lord of the whole earth. |
| 6 The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory. | | 6 The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory. |
| 7 Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idol | | 7 Confounded be all they that serve graven images, that boast themselves of idol |
| s: worship him, all ye gods. | | s: worship him, all ye gods. |
| 8 Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy j | | 8 Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy j |
| udgments, O LORD. | | udgments, O LORD. |
| 9 For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all g | | 9 For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all g |
| ods. | | ods. |
| 10 Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he d | | 10 Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he d |
| elivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. | | elivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. |
| 11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. | | 11 Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. |
| 12 Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his | | 12 Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his |
| holiness. | | holiness. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 98 | | ## Chapter 98 |
| | | |
n | 1 O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right | n | 1 Oh, sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things; his rig |
| hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory. | | ht hand and his holy arm hath gotten him the victory. |
| 2 The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewe | | 2 The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewe |
| d in the sight of the heathen. | | d in the sight of the heathen. |
| 3 He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all the | | 3 He hath remembered his mercy and his truth toward the house of Israel: all the |
| ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. | | ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. |
| 4 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoi | | 4 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoi |
| ce, and sing praise. | | ce, and sing praise. |
| 5 Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm. | | 5 Sing unto the LORD with the harp; with the harp, and the voice of a psalm. |
| 6 With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the LORD, the Kin | | 6 With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the LORD, the Kin |
| g. | | g. |
| 7 Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell ther | | 7 Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell ther |
| ein. | | ein. |
| 8 Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together | | 8 Let the floods clap their hands: let the hills be joyful together |
| 9 Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he | | 9 Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he |
| judge the world, and the people with equity. | | judge the world, and the people with equity. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 99 | | ## Chapter 99 |
| | | |
| 1 The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; l | | 1 The LORD reigneth; let the people tremble: he sitteth between the cherubims; l |
| et the earth be moved. | | et the earth be moved. |
| 2 The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people. | | 2 The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people. |
| 3 Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy. | | 3 Let them praise thy great and terrible name; for it is holy. |
| 4 The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou exe | | 4 The king's strength also loveth judgment; thou dost establish equity, thou exe |
| cutest judgment and righteousness in Jacob. | | cutest judgment and righteousness in Jacob. |
| 5 Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy. | | 5 Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy. |
| 6 Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his na | | 6 Moses and Aaron among his priests, and Samuel among them that call upon his na |
| me; they called upon the LORD, and he answered them. | | me; they called upon the LORD, and he answered them. |
| 7 He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his testimonies, and the or | | 7 He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his testimonies, and the or |
| dinance that he gave them. | | dinance that he gave them. |
| 8 Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, tho | | 8 Thou answeredst them, O LORD our God: thou wast a God that forgavest them, tho |
| ugh thou tookest vengeance of their inventions. | | ugh thou tookest vengeance of their inventions. |
| 9 Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is | | 9 Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at his holy hill; for the LORD our God is |
| holy. | | holy. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 100 | | ## Chapter 100 |
| | | |
| 1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. | | 1 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. |
| 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. | | 2 Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. |
| 3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we oursel | | 3 Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we oursel |
| ves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. | | ves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. |
| 4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be th | | 4 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be th |
| ankful unto him, and bless his name. | | ankful unto him, and bless his name. |
| 5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all | | 5 For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all |
| generations. | | generations. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 101 | | ## Chapter 101 |
| | | |
| 1 I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing. | | 1 I will sing of mercy and judgment: unto thee, O LORD, will I sing. |
n | 2 I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. O when wilt thou come unto me? I | n | 2 I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. Oh, when wilt thou come unto me? |
| will walk within my house with a perfect heart. | | I will walk within my house with a perfect heart. |
| 3 I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn | | 3 I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn |
| aside; it shall not cleave to me. | | aside; it shall not cleave to me. |
| 4 A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person. | | 4 A froward heart shall depart from me: I will not know a wicked person. |
| 5 Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an h | | 5 Whoso privily slandereth his neighbour, him will I cut off: him that hath an h |
| igh look and a proud heart will not I suffer. | | igh look and a proud heart will not I suffer. |
| 6 Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: | | 6 Mine eyes shall be upon the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me: |
| he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. | | he that walketh in a perfect way, he shall serve me. |
| 7 He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies s | | 7 He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies s |
| hall not tarry in my sight. | | hall not tarry in my sight. |
| 8 I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked | | 8 I will early destroy all the wicked of the land; that I may cut off all wicked |
| doers from the city of the LORD. | | doers from the city of the LORD. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 102 | | ## Chapter 102 |
| | | |
| 1 Hear my prayer, O LORD, and let my cry come unto thee. | | 1 Hear my prayer, O LORD, and let my cry come unto thee. |
| 2 Hide not thy face from me in the day when I am in trouble; incline thine ear u | | 2 Hide not thy face from me in the day when I am in trouble; incline thine ear u |
| nto me: in the day when I call answer me speedily. | | nto me: in the day when I call answer me speedily. |
| 3 For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as an hearth. | | 3 For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned as an hearth. |
| 4 My heart is smitten, and withered like grass; so that I forget to eat my bread | | 4 My heart is smitten, and withered like grass; so that I forget to eat my bread |
| . | | . |
| 5 By reason of the voice of my groaning my bones cleave to my skin. | | 5 By reason of the voice of my groaning my bones cleave to my skin. |
| 6 I am like a pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the desert. | | 6 I am like a pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the desert. |
n | 7 I watch, and am as a sparrow alone upon the house top. | n | 7 I watch and am as a sparrow alone upon the housetop. |
| 8 Mine enemies reproach me all the day; and they that are mad against me are swo | | 8 Mine enemies reproach me all the day; and they that are mad against me are swo |
| rn against me. | | rn against me. |
| 9 For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with weeping, | | 9 For I have eaten ashes like bread, and mingled my drink with weeping, |
| 10 Because of thine indignation and thy wrath: for thou hast lifted me up, and c | | 10 Because of thine indignation and thy wrath: for thou hast lifted me up, and c |
| ast me down. | | ast me down. |
| 11 My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered like grass. | | 11 My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered like grass. |
| 12 But thou, O LORD, shalt endure for ever; and thy remembrance unto all generat | | 12 But thou, O LORD, shalt endure for ever; and thy remembrance unto all generat |
| ions. | | ions. |
| 13 Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, | | 13 Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, |
| the set time, is come. | | the set time, is come. |
| 14 For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof. | | 14 For thy servants take pleasure in her stones, and favour the dust thereof. |
| 15 So the heathen shall fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the eart | | 15 So the heathen shall fear the name of the LORD, and all the kings of the eart |
| h thy glory. | | h thy glory. |
| 16 When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory. | | 16 When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory. |
| 17 He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer. | | 17 He will regard the prayer of the destitute, and not despise their prayer. |
n | 18 This shall be written for the generation to come: and the people which shall | n | 18 This shall be written for the generation to come; and the people which shall |
| be created shall praise the LORD. | | be gathered shall praise the LORD, |
| 19 For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the | | 19 For he hath looked down from the height of his sanctuary; from heaven did the |
| LORD behold the earth; | | LORD behold the earth; |
| 20 To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to de | | 20 To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to de |
| ath; | | ath; |
| 21 To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem; | | 21 To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem; |
| 22 When the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the LORD. | | 22 When the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the LORD. |
| 23 He weakened my strength in the way; he shortened my days. | | 23 He weakened my strength in the way; he shortened my days. |
| 24 I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days: thy years are thr | | 24 I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days: thy years are thr |
| oughout all generations. | | oughout all generations. |
| 25 Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the wo | | 25 Of old hast thou laid the foundation of the earth: and the heavens are the wo |
| rk of thy hands. | | rk of thy hands. |
| 26 They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like | | 26 They shall perish, but thou shalt endure: yea, all of them shall wax old like |
| a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed: | | a garment; as a vesture shalt thou change them, and they shall be changed: |
| 27 But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end. | | 27 But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end. |
| 28 The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall be establis | | 28 The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall be establis |
| hed before thee. | | hed before thee. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 103 | | ## Chapter 103 |
| | | |
| 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. | | 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. |
| 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: | | 2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: |
| 3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; | | 3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; |
| 4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness | | 4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness |
| and tender mercies; | | and tender mercies; |
| 5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like t | | 5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like t |
| he eagle's. | | he eagle's. |
| 6 The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. | | 6 The LORD executeth righteousness and judgment for all that are oppressed. |
| 7 He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel. | | 7 He made known his ways unto Moses, his acts unto the children of Israel. |
| 8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. | | 8 The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. |
| 9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever. | | 9 He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever. |
| 10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our in | | 10 He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our in |
| iquities. | | iquities. |
| 11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them | | 11 For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them |
| that fear him. | | that fear him. |
| 12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgression | | 12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgression |
| s from us. | | s from us. |
| 13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him | | 13 Like as a father pitieth his children, so the LORD pitieth them that fear him |
| . | | . |
| 14 For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust. | | 14 For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust. |
| 15 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourishet | | 15 As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourishet |
| h. | | h. |
| 16 For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall kno | | 16 For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall kno |
| w it no more. | | w it no more. |
| 17 But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that f | | 17 But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that f |
| ear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; | | ear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; |
| 18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to | | 18 To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to |
| do them. | | do them. |
| 19 The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over | | 19 The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over |
| all. | | all. |
| 20 Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandmen | | 20 Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandmen |
| ts, hearkening unto the voice of his word. | | ts, hearkening unto the voice of his word. |
| 21 Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasur | | 21 Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasur |
| e. | | e. |
| 22 Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, | | 22 Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, |
| O my soul. | | O my soul. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 104 | | ## Chapter 104 |
| | | |
n | 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothe | n | 1 Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD, my God, thou art very great; thou art cloth |
| d with honour and majesty. | | ed with power and majesty, |
| 2 Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heav | | 2 Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heav |
| ens like a curtain: | | ens like a curtain: |
| 3 Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his | | 3 Who layeth the beams of his chambers in the waters: who maketh the clouds his |
| chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind: | | chariot: who walketh upon the wings of the wind: |
| 4 Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire: | | 4 Who maketh his angels spirits; his ministers a flaming fire: |
| 5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever. | | 5 Who laid the foundations of the earth, that it should not be removed for ever. |
| 6 Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood above the | | 6 Thou coveredst it with the deep as with a garment: the waters stood above the |
| mountains. | | mountains. |
| 7 At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away. | | 7 At thy rebuke they fled; at the voice of thy thunder they hasted away. |
| 8 They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys unto the place which | | 8 They go up by the mountains; they go down by the valleys unto the place which |
| thou hast founded for them. | | thou hast founded for them. |
| 9 Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to | | 9 Thou hast set a bound that they may not pass over; that they turn not again to |
| cover the earth. | | cover the earth. |
| 10 He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills. | | 10 He sendeth the springs into the valleys, which run among the hills. |
| 11 They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thir | | 11 They give drink to every beast of the field: the wild asses quench their thir |
| st. | | st. |
| 12 By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among | | 12 By them shall the fowls of the heaven have their habitation, which sing among |
| the branches. | | the branches. |
| 13 He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the frui | | 13 He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the frui |
| t of thy works. | | t of thy works. |
| 14 He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: | | 14 He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: |
| that he may bring forth food out of the earth; | | that he may bring forth food out of the earth; |
| 15 And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine | | 15 And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine |
| , and bread which strengtheneth man's heart. | | , and bread which strengtheneth man's heart. |
| 16 The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath p | | 16 The trees of the LORD are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath p |
| lanted; | | lanted; |
| 17 Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her hou | | 17 Where the birds make their nests: as for the stork, the fir trees are her hou |
| se. | | se. |
| 18 The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies. | | 18 The high hills are a refuge for the wild goats; and the rocks for the conies. |
| 19 He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down. | | 19 He appointed the moon for seasons: the sun knoweth his going down. |
| 20 Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest d | | 20 Thou makest darkness, and it is night: wherein all the beasts of the forest d |
| o creep forth. | | o creep forth. |
| 21 The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God. | | 21 The young lions roar after their prey, and seek their meat from God. |
| 22 The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their | | 22 The sun ariseth, they gather themselves together, and lay them down in their |
| dens. | | dens. |
| 23 Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening. | | 23 Man goeth forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening. |
| 24 O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the ea | | 24 O LORD, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the ea |
| rth is full of thy riches. | | rth is full of thy riches. |
| 25 So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both | | 25 So is this great and wide sea, wherein are things creeping innumerable, both |
| small and great beasts. | | small and great beasts. |
n | 26 There go the ships: there is that leviathan, whom thou hast made to play ther | n | 26 There go the ships; and thou hast made leviathan to play therein. |
| ein. | | |
| 27 These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season | | 27 These wait all upon thee; that thou mayest give them their meat in due season |
| . | | . |
| 28 That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled w | | 28 That thou givest them they gather: thou openest thine hand, they are filled w |
| ith good. | | ith good. |
| 29 Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they | | 29 Thou hidest thy face, they are troubled: thou takest away their breath, they |
| die, and return to their dust. | | die, and return to their dust. |
| 30 Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face o | | 30 Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face o |
| f the earth. | | f the earth. |
| 31 The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his wo | | 31 The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his wo |
| rks. | | rks. |
| 32 He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they sm | | 32 He looketh on the earth, and it trembleth: he toucheth the hills, and they sm |
| oke. | | oke. |
| 33 I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God whi | | 33 I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God whi |
| le I have my being. | | le I have my being. |
| 34 My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD. | | 34 My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD. |
| 35 Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more. | | 35 Let the sinners be consumed out of the earth, and let the wicked be no more. |
| Bless thou the LORD, O my soul. Praise ye the LORD. | | Bless thou the LORD, O my soul. Praise ye the LORD. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 105 | | ## Chapter 105 |
| | | |
n | 1 O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among th | n | 1 Oh, give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among |
| e people. | | the people. |
| 2 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. | | 2 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works. |
| 3 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. | | 3 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. |
| 4 Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore. | | 4 Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore. |
| 5 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgment | | 5 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done; his wonders, and the judgment |
| s of his mouth; | | s of his mouth; |
| 6 O ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his chosen. | | 6 O ye seed of Abraham his servant, ye children of Jacob his chosen. |
| 7 He is the LORD our God: his judgments are in all the earth. | | 7 He is the LORD our God: his judgments are in all the earth. |
| 8 He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a tho | | 8 He hath remembered his covenant for ever, the word which he commanded to a tho |
| usand generations. | | usand generations. |
| 9 Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac; | | 9 Which covenant he made with Abraham, and his oath unto Isaac; |
| 10 And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting | | 10 And confirmed the same unto Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting |
| covenant: | | covenant: |
| 11 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance | | 11 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance |
| : | | : |
| 12 When they were but a few men in number; yea, very few, and strangers in it. | | 12 When they were but a few men in number; yea, very few, and strangers in it. |
| 13 When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people | | 13 When they went from one nation to another, from one kingdom to another people |
| ; | | ; |
| 14 He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes; | | 14 He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes; |
| 15 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. | | 15 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. |
| 16 Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of br | | 16 Moreover he called for a famine upon the land: he brake the whole staff of br |
| ead. | | ead. |
| 17 He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant: | | 17 He sent a man before them, even Joseph, who was sold for a servant: |
| 18 Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron: | | 18 Whose feet they hurt with fetters: he was laid in iron: |
| 19 Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him. | | 19 Until the time that his word came: the word of the LORD tried him. |
| 20 The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go fr | | 20 The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go fr |
| ee. | | ee. |
| 21 He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance: | | 21 He made him lord of his house, and ruler of all his substance: |
| 22 To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom. | | 22 To bind his princes at his pleasure; and teach his senators wisdom. |
| 23 Israel also came into Egypt; and Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham. | | 23 Israel also came into Egypt; and Jacob sojourned in the land of Ham. |
| 24 And he increased his people greatly; and made them stronger than their enemie | | 24 And he increased his people greatly; and made them stronger than their enemie |
| s. | | s. |
| 25 He turned their heart to hate his people, to deal subtilly with his servants. | | 25 He turned their heart to hate his people, to deal subtilly with his servants. |
| 26 He sent Moses his servant; and Aaron whom he had chosen. | | 26 He sent Moses his servant; and Aaron whom he had chosen. |
| 27 They shewed his signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham. | | 27 They shewed his signs among them, and wonders in the land of Ham. |
| 28 He sent darkness, and made it dark; and they rebelled not against his word. | | 28 He sent darkness, and made it dark; and they rebelled not against his word. |
| 29 He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish. | | 29 He turned their waters into blood, and slew their fish. |
| 30 Their land brought forth frogs in abundance, in the chambers of their kings. | | 30 Their land brought forth frogs in abundance, in the chambers of their kings. |
| 31 He spake, and there came divers sorts of flies, and lice in all their coasts. | | 31 He spake, and there came divers sorts of flies, and lice in all their coasts. |
| 32 He gave them hail for rain, and flaming fire in their land. | | 32 He gave them hail for rain, and flaming fire in their land. |
| 33 He smote their vines also and their fig trees; and brake the trees of their c | | 33 He smote their vines also and their fig trees; and brake the trees of their c |
| oasts. | | oasts. |
n | 34 He spake, and the locusts came, and caterpillers, and that without number, | n | 34 He spake, and the locusts came and caterpillars, and that without number, |
| 35 And did eat up all the herbs in their land, and devoured the fruit of their g | | 35 And did eat up all the herbs in their land, and devoured the fruit of their g |
| round. | | round. |
| 36 He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strengt | | 36 He smote also all the firstborn in their land, the chief of all their strengt |
| h. | | h. |
| 37 He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not one feeble | | 37 He brought them forth also with silver and gold: and there was not one feeble |
| person among their tribes. | | person among their tribes. |
| 38 Egypt was glad when they departed: for the fear of them fell upon them. | | 38 Egypt was glad when they departed: for the fear of them fell upon them. |
| 39 He spread a cloud for a covering; and fire to give light in the night. | | 39 He spread a cloud for a covering; and fire to give light in the night. |
| 40 The people asked, and he brought quails, and satisfied them with the bread of | | 40 The people asked, and he brought quails, and satisfied them with the bread of |
| heaven. | | heaven. |
| 41 He opened the rock, and the waters gushed out; they ran in the dry places lik | | 41 He opened the rock, and the waters gushed out; they ran in the dry places lik |
| e a river. | | e a river. |
n | 42 For he remembered his holy promise, and Abraham his servant. | n | 42 For he remembered his holy promise unto Abraham, his servant. |
| 43 And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness: | | 43 And he brought forth his people with joy, and his chosen with gladness: |
| 44 And gave them the lands of the heathen: and they inherited the labour of the | | 44 And gave them the lands of the heathen: and they inherited the labour of the |
| people; | | people; |
| 45 That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD. | | 45 That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. Praise ye the LORD. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 106 | | ## Chapter 106 |
| | | |
n | 1 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy | n | 1 Praise ye the LORD. Oh, give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mer |
| endureth for ever. | | cy endureth for ever. |
| 2 Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise? | | 2 Who can utter the mighty acts of the LORD? who can shew forth all his praise? |
| 3 Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all ti | | 3 Blessed are they that keep judgment, and he that doeth righteousness at all ti |
| mes. | | mes. |
n | 4 Remember me, O LORD, with the favour that thou bearest unto thy people: O visi | n | 4 Remember me, O LORD, with the favour of thy people; oh, visit me with thy salv |
| t me with thy salvation; | | ation, |
| 5 That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of t | | 5 That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of t |
| hy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance. | | hy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance. |
| 6 We have sinned with our fathers, we have committed iniquity, we have done wick | | 6 We have sinned with our fathers, we have committed iniquity, we have done wick |
| edly. | | edly. |
n | 7 Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multi | n | 7 Our fathers understood not thy wonders in Egypt; they remembered not the multi |
| tude of thy mercies; but provoked him at the sea, even at the Red sea. | | tude of thy mercies, but provoked thee at the sea, at the Red Sea. |
| 8 Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty | | 8 Nevertheless he saved them for his name's sake, that he might make his mighty |
| power to be known. | | power to be known. |
| 9 He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he led them through the d | | 9 He rebuked the Red sea also, and it was dried up: so he led them through the d |
| epths, as through the wilderness. | | epths, as through the wilderness. |
| 10 And he saved them from the hand of him that hated them, and redeemed them fro | | 10 And he saved them from the hand of him that hated them, and redeemed them fro |
| m the hand of the enemy. | | m the hand of the enemy. |
| 11 And the waters covered their enemies: there was not one of them left. | | 11 And the waters covered their enemies: there was not one of them left. |
| 12 Then believed they his words; they sang his praise. | | 12 Then believed they his words; they sang his praise. |
| 13 They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: | | 13 They soon forgat his works; they waited not for his counsel: |
| 14 But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert. | | 14 But lusted exceedingly in the wilderness, and tempted God in the desert. |
| 15 And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul. | | 15 And he gave them their request; but sent leanness into their soul. |
| 16 They envied Moses also in the camp, and Aaron the saint of the LORD. | | 16 They envied Moses also in the camp, and Aaron the saint of the LORD. |
| 17 The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram. | | 17 The earth opened and swallowed up Dathan, and covered the company of Abiram. |
| 18 And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked. | | 18 And a fire was kindled in their company; the flame burned up the wicked. |
| 19 They made a calf in Horeb, and worshipped the molten image. | | 19 They made a calf in Horeb, and worshipped the molten image. |
| 20 Thus they changed their glory into the similitude of an ox that eateth grass. | | 20 Thus they changed their glory into the similitude of an ox that eateth grass. |
| 21 They forgat God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt; | | 21 They forgat God their saviour, which had done great things in Egypt; |
| 22 Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the Red sea. | | 22 Wondrous works in the land of Ham, and terrible things by the Red sea. |
| 23 Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood | | 23 Therefore he said that he would destroy them, had not Moses his chosen stood |
| before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them. | | before him in the breach, to turn away his wrath, lest he should destroy them. |
| 24 Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word: | | 24 Yea, they despised the pleasant land, they believed not his word: |
| 25 But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the LORD. | | 25 But murmured in their tents, and hearkened not unto the voice of the LORD. |
| 26 Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilder | | 26 Therefore he lifted up his hand against them, to overthrow them in the wilder |
| ness: | | ness: |
| 27 To overthrow their seed also among the nations, and to scatter them in the la | | 27 To overthrow their seed also among the nations, and to scatter them in the la |
| nds. | | nds. |
| 28 They joined themselves also unto Baal-peor, and ate the sacrifices of the dea | | 28 They joined themselves also unto Baal-peor, and ate the sacrifices of the dea |
| d. | | d. |
| 29 Thus they provoked him to anger with their inventions: and the plague brake i | | 29 Thus they provoked him to anger with their inventions: and the plague brake i |
| n upon them. | | n upon them. |
| 30 Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed. | | 30 Then stood up Phinehas, and executed judgment: and so the plague was stayed. |
| 31 And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations for ever | | 31 And that was counted unto him for righteousness unto all generations for ever |
| more. | | more. |
| 32 They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses | | 32 They angered him also at the waters of strife, so that it went ill with Moses |
| for their sakes: | | for their sakes: |
| 33 Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips. | | 33 Because they provoked his spirit, so that he spake unadvisedly with his lips. |
| 34 They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them: | | 34 They did not destroy the nations, concerning whom the LORD commanded them: |
| 35 But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works. | | 35 But were mingled among the heathen, and learned their works. |
| 36 And they served their idols: which were a snare unto them. | | 36 And they served their idols: which were a snare unto them. |
| 37 Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils, | | 37 Yea, they sacrificed their sons and their daughters unto devils, |
| 38 And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, | | 38 And shed innocent blood, even the blood of their sons and of their daughters, |
| whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land was polluted with b | | whom they sacrificed unto the idols of Canaan: and the land was polluted with b |
| lood. | | lood. |
| 39 Thus were they defiled with their own works, and went a whoring with their ow | | 39 Thus were they defiled with their own works, and went a whoring with their ow |
| n inventions. | | n inventions. |
| 40 Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, insomuch that | | 40 Therefore was the wrath of the LORD kindled against his people, insomuch that |
| he abhorred his own inheritance. | | he abhorred his own inheritance. |
| 41 And he gave them into the hand of the heathen; and they that hated them ruled | | 41 And he gave them into the hand of the heathen; and they that hated them ruled |
| over them. | | over them. |
| 42 Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection unde | | 42 Their enemies also oppressed them, and they were brought into subjection unde |
| r their hand. | | r their hand. |
| 43 Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and | | 43 Many times did he deliver them; but they provoked him with their counsel, and |
| were brought low for their iniquity. | | were brought low for their iniquity. |
| 44 Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry: | | 44 Nevertheless he regarded their affliction, when he heard their cry: |
n | 45 And he remembered for them his covenant, and repented according to the multit | n | 45 And he remembered for them his covenant and spared his people according to th |
| ude of his mercies. | | e multitude of his mercies. |
| 46 He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captives. | | 46 He made them also to be pitied of all those that carried them captive. |
| 47 Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks | | 47 Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks |
| unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise. | | unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise. |
| 48 Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let al | | 48 Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let al |
| l the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD. | | l the people say, Amen. Praise ye the LORD. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 107 | | ## Chapter 107 |
| | | |
n | 1 O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. | n | 1 Oh, give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever |
| | | . |
| 2 Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of th | | 2 Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of th |
| e enemy; | | e enemy; |
| 3 And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the | | 3 And gathered them out of the lands, from the east, and from the west, from the |
| north, and from the south. | | north, and from the south. |
| 4 They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell | | 4 They wandered in the wilderness in a solitary way; they found no city to dwell |
| in. | | in. |
| 5 Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them. | | 5 Hungry and thirsty, their soul fainted in them. |
| 6 Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of t | | 6 Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them out of t |
| heir distresses. | | heir distresses. |
| 7 And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habita | | 7 And he led them forth by the right way, that they might go to a city of habita |
| tion. | | tion. |
| 8 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful work | | 8 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful work |
| s to the children of men! | | s to the children of men! |
| 9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. | | 9 For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness. |
| 10 Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction | | 10 Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction |
| and iron; | | and iron; |
n | 11 Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned the counsel of | n | 11 Because they rebelled against the works of God and contemned the counsel of t |
| the most High: | | he Most High. |
| 12 Therefore he brought down their heart with labour; they fell down, and there | | 12 Therefore he brought down their heart with labour; they fell down, and there |
| was none to help. | | was none to help. |
| 13 Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of thei | | 13 Then they cried unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saved them out of thei |
| r distresses. | | r distresses. |
| 14 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their band | | 14 He brought them out of darkness and the shadow of death, and brake their band |
| s in sunder. | | s in sunder. |
| 15 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful wor | | 15 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful wor |
| ks to the children of men! | | ks to the children of men! |
| 16 For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder. | | 16 For he hath broken the gates of brass, and cut the bars of iron in sunder. |
| 17 Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are af | | 17 Fools because of their transgression, and because of their iniquities, are af |
| flicted. | | flicted. |
| 18 Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of | | 18 Their soul abhorreth all manner of meat; and they draw near unto the gates of |
| death. | | death. |
| 19 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their | | 19 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he saveth them out of their |
| distresses. | | distresses. |
| 20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions | | 20 He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions |
| . | | . |
| 21 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful wor | | 21 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful wor |
| ks to the children of men! | | ks to the children of men! |
| 22 And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works | | 22 And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works |
| with rejoicing. | | with rejoicing. |
| 23 They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; | | 23 They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; |
| 24 These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep. | | 24 These see the works of the LORD, and his wonders in the deep. |
| 25 For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves th | | 25 For he commandeth, and raiseth the stormy wind, which lifteth up the waves th |
| ereof. | | ereof. |
| 26 They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is | | 26 They mount up to the heaven, they go down again to the depths: their soul is |
| melted because of trouble. | | melted because of trouble. |
| 27 They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits' | | 27 They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man, and are at their wits' |
| end. | | end. |
| 28 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of the | | 28 Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of the |
| ir distresses. | | ir distresses. |
| 29 He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. | | 29 He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. |
| 30 Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desi | | 30 Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desi |
| red haven. | | red haven. |
| 31 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful wor | | 31 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful wor |
| ks to the children of men! | | ks to the children of men! |
| 32 Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in | | 32 Let them exalt him also in the congregation of the people, and praise him in |
| the assembly of the elders. | | the assembly of the elders. |
| 33 He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground; | | 33 He turneth rivers into a wilderness, and the watersprings into dry ground; |
| 34 A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therei | | 34 A fruitful land into barrenness, for the wickedness of them that dwell therei |
| n. | | n. |
n | 35 He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into waterspr | n | 35 He turneth the wilderness into a standing water, and dry ground into water sp |
| ings. | | rings. |
| 36 And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for hab | | 36 And there he maketh the hungry to dwell, that they may prepare a city for hab |
| itation; | | itation; |
| 37 And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase. | | 37 And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase. |
| 38 He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not | | 38 He blesseth them also, so that they are multiplied greatly; and suffereth not |
| their cattle to decrease. | | their cattle to decrease. |
| 39 Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and | | 39 Again, they are minished and brought low through oppression, affliction, and |
| sorrow. | | sorrow. |
| 40 He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wildernes | | 40 He poureth contempt upon princes, and causeth them to wander in the wildernes |
| s, where there is no way. | | s, where there is no way. |
| 41 Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like | | 41 Yet setteth he the poor on high from affliction, and maketh him families like |
| a flock. | | a flock. |
| 42 The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mout | | 42 The righteous shall see it, and rejoice: and all iniquity shall stop her mout |
| h. | | h. |
| 43 Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the | | 43 Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the |
| lovingkindness of the LORD. | | lovingkindness of the LORD. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 108 | | ## Chapter 108 |
| | | |
| 1 O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory. | | 1 O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory. |
| 2 Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. | | 2 Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early. |
| 3 I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto the | | 3 I will praise thee, O LORD, among the people: and I will sing praises unto the |
| e among the nations. | | e among the nations. |
| 4 For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clou | | 4 For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reacheth unto the clou |
| ds. | | ds. |
| 5 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth; | | 5 Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth; |
| 6 That thy beloved may be delivered: save with thy right hand, and answer me. | | 6 That thy beloved may be delivered: save with thy right hand, and answer me. |
| 7 God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and me | | 7 God hath spoken in his holiness; I will rejoice, I will divide Shechem, and me |
| te out the valley of Succoth. | | te out the valley of Succoth. |
| 8 Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; J | | 8 Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim also is the strength of mine head; J |
| udah is my lawgiver; | | udah is my lawgiver; |
| 9 Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; over Philistia will I t | | 9 Moab is my washpot; over Edom will I cast out my shoe; over Philistia will I t |
| riumph. | | riumph. |
| 10 Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom? | | 10 Who will bring me into the strong city? who will lead me into Edom? |
| 11 Wilt not thou, O God, who hast cast us off? and wilt not thou, O God, go fort | | 11 Wilt not thou, O God, who hast cast us off? and wilt not thou, O God, go fort |
| h with our hosts? | | h with our hosts? |
| 12 Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man. | | 12 Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man. |
| 13 Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our ene | | 13 Through God we shall do valiantly: for he it is that shall tread down our ene |
| mies. | | mies. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 109 | | ## Chapter 109 |
| | | |
| 1 Hold not thy peace, O God of my praise; | | 1 Hold not thy peace, O God of my praise; |
| 2 For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against | | 2 For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against |
| me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue. | | me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue. |
n | 3 They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me witho | n | 3 They compassed me about; they spake against me also with words of hatred and f |
| ut a cause. | | ought against me without a cause. |
| 4 For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer. | | 4 And, notwithstanding my love, they are my adversaries; yet I will continue in |
| | | prayer for them. |
| 5 And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love. | | 5 And they have rewarded me evil for good, and hatred for my love. |
n | 6 Set thou a wicked man over him: and let Satan stand at his right hand. | n | 6 Set thou a wicked man over them; and let Satan stand at his right hand. |
| 7 When he shall be judged, let him be condemned: and let his prayer become sin. | | 7 When they shall be judged, let them be condemned, and let their prayer become |
| | | sin. |
| 8 Let his days be few; and let another take his office. | | 8 Let their days be few; let another take their office. |
| 9 Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow. | | 9 Let their children be fatherless and their wives widows. |
| 10 Let his children be continually vagabonds, and beg: let them seek their bread | | 10 Let their children be continually vagabonds and beg; let them seek also out o |
| also out of their desolate places. | | f their desolate places. |
| 11 Let the extortioner catch all that he hath; and let the strangers spoil his l | | 11 Let the extortioner catch all that they have; and let the stranger spoil thei |
| abour. | | r labour. |
| 12 Let there be none to extend mercy unto him: neither let there be any to favou | | 12 Let there be none to extend mercy unto them; neither let there be any to favo |
| r his fatherless children. | | ur their fatherless children. |
| 13 Let his posterity be cut off; and in the generation following let their name | | 13 Let their posterity be cut off in the generation following; let their names b |
| be blotted out. | | e blotted out. |
| 14 Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered with the LORD; and let not the | | 14 Let the iniquity of their fathers be remembered before the LORD; and let not |
| sin of his mother be blotted out. | | the sin of their mothers be blotted out. |
| 15 Let them be before the LORD continually, that he may cut off the memory of th | | 15 Let them be before the LORD continually, that he may cut off the memory of th |
| em from the earth. | | em from the earth. |
n | 16 Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and nee | n | 16 Because they remembered not to shew mercy but persecuted the poor and needy m |
| dy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart. | | an, that they might even slay the broken in heart. |
| 17 As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing | | 17 As they loved cursing, so let it come upon them; as they delighted not in ble |
| , so let it be far from him. | | ssing, so let it be far from them. |
| 18 As he clothed himself with cursing like as with his garment, so let it come i | | 18 As they clothed themselves with cursing like as with their garments, so let i |
| nto his bowels like water, and like oil into his bones. | | t come into their bowels like water and like oil into their bones. |
| 19 Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him, and for a girdle wherew | | 19 Let it be unto them as a garment which covereth them and for a girdle wherewi |
| ith he is girded continually. | | th they are girded continually. |
| 20 Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the LORD, and of them that sp | | 20 This shall be the reward of mine adversaries from the LORD, and of them who s |
| eak evil against my soul. | | peak evil against my soul. |
| 21 But do thou for me, O GOD the Lord, for thy name's sake: because thy mercy is | | 21 But do thou deliver me, O Lord, my GOD, for thy name's sake; because thy merc |
| good, deliver thou me. | | y is good, therefore deliver thou me. |
| 22 For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me. | | 22 For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me. |
| 23 I am gone like the shadow when it declineth: I am tossed up and down as the l | | 23 I am gone like the shadow when it declineth: I am tossed up and down as the l |
| ocust. | | ocust. |
| 24 My knees are weak through fasting; and my flesh faileth of fatness. | | 24 My knees are weak through fasting; and my flesh faileth of fatness. |
| 25 I became also a reproach unto them: when they looked upon me they shaked thei | | 25 I became also a reproach unto them: when they looked upon me they shaked thei |
| r heads. | | r heads. |
n | 26 Help me, O LORD my God: O save me according to thy mercy: | n | 26 Help me, O LORD, my God; oh, save me according to thy mercy, |
| 27 That they may know that this is thy hand; that thou, LORD, hast done it. | | 27 That they may know that this is thy hand; that thou, LORD, hast done it. |
| 28 Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let | | 28 Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let |
| thy servant rejoice. | | thy servant rejoice. |
| 29 Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves wit | | 29 Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves wit |
| h their own confusion, as with a mantle. | | h their own confusion, as with a mantle. |
| 30 I will greatly praise the LORD with my mouth; yea, I will praise him among th | | 30 I will greatly praise the LORD with my mouth; yea, I will praise him among th |
| e multitude. | | e multitude. |
| 31 For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that | | 31 For he shall stand at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those that |
| condemn his soul. | | condemn his soul. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 110 | | ## Chapter 110 |
| | | |
| 1 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enem | | 1 The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enem |
| ies thy footstool. | | ies thy footstool. |
| 2 The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the mids | | 2 The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the mids |
| t of thine enemies. | | t of thine enemies. |
| 3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holine | | 3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holine |
| ss from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. | | ss from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. |
| 4 The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the | | 4 The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the |
| order of Melchizedek. | | order of Melchizedek. |
| 5 The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath. | | 5 The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath. |
n | 6 He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places with the dead bodie | n | 6 He shall judge among the heathen; he shall fill their streets with their dead |
| s; he shall wound the heads over many countries. | | bodies; he shall wound the heads over many countries. |
| 7 He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head. | | 7 He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 111 | | ## Chapter 111 |
| | | |
| 1 Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembl | | 1 Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembl |
| y of the upright, and in the congregation. | | y of the upright, and in the congregation. |
| 2 The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure the | | 2 The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure the |
| rein. | | rein. |
| 3 His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever. | | 3 His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever. |
| 4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and fu | | 4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and fu |
| ll of compassion. | | ll of compassion. |
| 5 He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his cov | | 5 He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his cov |
| enant. | | enant. |
| 6 He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the he | | 6 He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the he |
| ritage of the heathen. | | ritage of the heathen. |
| 7 The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. | | 7 The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. |
| 8 They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. | | 8 They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. |
| 9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: h | | 9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: h |
| oly and reverend is his name. | | oly and reverend is his name. |
| 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have al | | 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have al |
| l they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. | | l they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 112 | | ## Chapter 112 |
| | | |
n | 1 Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth | n | 1 Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man who feareth the LORD and delighteth gre |
| greatly in his commandments. | | atly in his commandments. |
| 2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be bl | | 2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be bl |
| essed. | | essed. |
| 3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ev | | 3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ev |
| er. | | er. |
| 4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full | | 4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full |
| of compassion, and righteous. | | of compassion, and righteous. |
| 5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discret | | 5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discret |
| ion. | | ion. |
| 6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting r | | 6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting r |
| emembrance. | | emembrance. |
| 7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LO | | 7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LO |
| RD. | | RD. |
n | 8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon | n | 8 His heart is established; he shall not be afraid until he see judgment execute |
| his enemies. | | d upon his enemies. |
| 9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for e | | 9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for e |
| ver; his horn shall be exalted with honour. | | ver; his horn shall be exalted with honour. |
| 10 The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and m | | 10 The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and m |
| elt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish. | | elt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 113 | | ## Chapter 113 |
| | | |
| 1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the | | 1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the |
| LORD. | | LORD. |
| 2 Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. | | 2 Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. |
| 3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD's name is | | 3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD's name is |
| to be praised. | | to be praised. |
| 4 The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens. | | 4 The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens. |
| 5 Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high, | | 5 Who is like unto the LORD our God, who dwelleth on high, |
| 6 Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth | | 6 Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth |
| ! | | ! |
| 7 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dungh | | 7 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dungh |
| ill; | | ill; |
| 8 That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people. | | 8 That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people. |
| 9 He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of childre | | 9 He maketh the barren woman to keep house, and to be a joyful mother of childre |
| n. Praise ye the LORD. | | n. Praise ye the LORD. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 114 | | ## Chapter 114 |
| | | |
| 1 When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange lan | | 1 When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange lan |
| guage; | | guage; |
| 2 Judah was his sanctuary, and Israel his dominion. | | 2 Judah was his sanctuary, and Israel his dominion. |
| 3 The sea saw it, and fled: Jordan was driven back. | | 3 The sea saw it, and fled: Jordan was driven back. |
| 4 The mountains skipped like rams, and the little hills like lambs. | | 4 The mountains skipped like rams, and the little hills like lambs. |
| 5 What ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest? thou Jordan, that thou wast d | | 5 What ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest? thou Jordan, that thou wast d |
| riven back? | | riven back? |
| 6 Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams; and ye little hills, like lambs? | | 6 Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams; and ye little hills, like lambs? |
| 7 Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God o | | 7 Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God o |
| f Jacob; | | f Jacob; |
| 8 Which turned the rock into a standing water, the flint into a fountain of wate | | 8 Which turned the rock into a standing water, the flint into a fountain of wate |
| rs. | | rs. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 115 | | ## Chapter 115 |
| | | |
n | 1 Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, | n | 1 Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, but unto thy name be glory for thy mercy and |
| and for thy truth's sake. | | for thy truth's sake. |
| 2 Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God? | | 2 Wherefore should the heathen say, Where is now their God? |
| 3 But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased. | | 3 But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased. |
| 4 Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. | | 4 Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. |
| 5 They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not: | | 5 They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not: |
| 6 They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not: | | 6 They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not: |
| 7 They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neith | | 7 They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neith |
| er speak they through their throat. | | er speak they through their throat. |
| 8 They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them. | | 8 They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them. |
n | 9 O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their shield. | n | 9 O Israel, trust thou in the LORD; he is thy help and thy shield. |
| 10 O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield. | | 10 O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD; he is thy help and thy shield. |
| 11 Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield. | | 11 Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD; he is your help and your shield. |
| 12 The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house o | | 12 The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house o |
| f Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron. | | f Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron. |
| 13 He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great. | | 13 He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great. |
| 14 The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children. | | 14 The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children. |
| 15 Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth. | | 15 Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth. |
| 16 The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD's: but the earth hath he given to | | 16 The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD's: but the earth hath he given to |
| the children of men. | | the children of men. |
| 17 The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence. | | 17 The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence. |
| 18 But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the | | 18 But we will bless the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. Praise the |
| LORD. | | LORD. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 116 | | ## Chapter 116 |
| | | |
| 1 I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. | | 1 I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. |
| 2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as lo | | 2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as lo |
| ng as I live. | | ng as I live. |
| 3 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I f | | 3 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell gat hold upon me: I f |
| ound trouble and sorrow. | | ound trouble and sorrow. |
| 4 Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my so | | 4 Then called I upon the name of the LORD; O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my so |
| ul. | | ul. |
| 5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful. | | 5 Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful. |
| 6 The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me. | | 6 The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he helped me. |
| 7 Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee | | 7 Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee |
| . | | . |
| 8 For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet | | 8 For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet |
| from falling. | | from falling. |
| 9 I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living. | | 9 I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living. |
| 10 I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted: | | 10 I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted: |
| 11 I said in my haste, All men are liars. | | 11 I said in my haste, All men are liars. |
| 12 What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? | | 12 What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? |
| 13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. | | 13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. |
| 14 I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people. | | 14 I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people. |
| 15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. | | 15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. |
| 16 O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handma | | 16 O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and the son of thine handma |
| id: thou hast loosed my bonds. | | id: thou hast loosed my bonds. |
| 17 I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the na | | 17 I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, and will call upon the na |
| me of the LORD. | | me of the LORD. |
| 18 I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people, | | 18 I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people, |
| 19 In the courts of the LORD's house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise | | 19 In the courts of the LORD's house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise |
| ye the LORD. | | ye the LORD. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 117 | | ## Chapter 117 |
| | | |
n | 1 O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. | n | 1 Oh, praise the LORD, all ye nations; praise him, all ye people. |
| 2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endure | | 2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the LORD endure |
| th for ever. Praise ye the LORD. | | th for ever. Praise ye the LORD. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 118 | | ## Chapter 118 |
| | | |
n | 1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ev | n | 1 Oh, give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good because his mercy endureth for e |
| er. | | ver. |
| 2 Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. | | 2 Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. |
| 3 Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. | | 3 Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. |
| 4 Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever. | | 4 Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever. |
| 5 I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a larg | | 5 I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a larg |
| e place. | | e place. |
| 6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? | | 6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? |
| 7 The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desir | | 7 The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desir |
| e upon them that hate me. | | e upon them that hate me. |
| 8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. | | 8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. |
| 9 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes. | | 9 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes. |
| 10 All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy th | | 10 All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy th |
| em. | | em. |
| 11 They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the | | 11 They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the |
| LORD I will destroy them. | | LORD I will destroy them. |
| 12 They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: f | | 12 They compassed me about like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorns: f |
| or in the name of the LORD I will destroy them. | | or in the name of the LORD I will destroy them. |
| 13 Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me. | | 13 Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me. |
| 14 The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation. | | 14 The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation. |
| 15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: | | 15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: |
| the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly. | | the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly. |
| 16 The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valia | | 16 The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valia |
| ntly. | | ntly. |
| 17 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. | | 17 I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD. |
| 18 The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death. | | 18 The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death. |
| 19 Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise | | 19 Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise |
| the LORD: | | the LORD: |
| 20 This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter. | | 20 This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter. |
| 21 I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation. | | 21 I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation. |
n | 22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. | n | 22 The stone which the builders refused has become the headstone of the corner. |
| 23 This is the LORD's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. | | 23 This is the LORD's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. |
| 24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. | | 24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. |
| 25 Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity | | 25 Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity |
| . | | . |
| 26 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of | | 26 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you out of |
| the house of the LORD. | | the house of the LORD. |
| 27 God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, e | | 27 God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light: bind the sacrifice with cords, e |
| ven unto the horns of the altar. | | ven unto the horns of the altar. |
| 28 Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee. | | 28 Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee. |
n | 29 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. | n | 29 Oh, give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good; for his mercy endureth for eve |
| | | r. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 119 | | ## Chapter 119 |
| | | |
| 1 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. | | 1 Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. |
| 2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole h | | 2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole h |
| eart. | | eart. |
| 3 They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways. | | 3 They also do no iniquity: they walk in his ways. |
| 4 Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently. | | 4 Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently. |
n | 5 O that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes! | n | 5 Oh, that my ways were directed to keep thy statutes! |
| 6 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments. | | 6 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect unto all thy commandments. |
| 7 I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy ri | | 7 I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy ri |
| ghteous judgments. | | ghteous judgments. |
| 8 I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly. | | 8 I will keep thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly. |
| 9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto accordin | | 9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto accordin |
| g to thy word. | | g to thy word. |
n | 10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandm | n | 10 With my whole heart have I sought thee; oh, let me not wander from thy comman |
| ents. | | dments. |
| 11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. | | 11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. |
| 12 Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes. | | 12 Blessed art thou, O LORD: teach me thy statutes. |
| 13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth. | | 13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth. |
| 14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches. | | 14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches. |
n | 15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. | n | 15 I will meditate upon thy precepts and have respect unto thy ways. |
| 16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. | | 16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. |
| 17 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word. | | 17 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word. |
| 18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. | | 18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. |
| 19 I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me. | | 19 I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me. |
n | 20 My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all times | n | 20 My heart breaketh, for my soul longeth after thy judgments at all times. |
| . | | |
| 21 Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy commandmen | | 21 Thou hast rebuked the proud; they are cursed who do err from thy commandments |
| ts. | | . |
| 22 Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies. | | 22 Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies. |
| 23 Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in th | | 23 Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in th |
| y statutes. | | y statutes. |
| 24 Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors. | | 24 Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors. |
| 25 My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word. | | 25 My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word. |
| 26 I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes. | | 26 I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes. |
| 27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrou | | 27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrou |
| s works. | | s works. |
| 28 My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word. | | 28 My soul melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word. |
| 29 Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously. | | 29 Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously. |
| 30 I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me. | | 30 I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me. |
| 31 I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame. | | 31 I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame. |
| 32 I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart. | | 32 I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt enlarge my heart. |
n | 33 Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. | n | 33 Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it to the end. |
| 34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with | | 34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with |
| my whole heart. | | my whole heart. |
| 35 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight. | | 35 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I delight. |
| 36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. | | 36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. |
| 37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. | | 37 Turn away mine eyes from beholding vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. |
| 38 Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear. | | 38 Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear. |
| 39 Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good. | | 39 Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good. |
| 40 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness. | | 40 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteousness. |
| 41 Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to t | | 41 Let thy mercies come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to t |
| hy word. | | hy word. |
| 42 So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in t | | 42 So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in t |
| hy word. | | hy word. |
| 43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in t | | 43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in t |
| hy judgments. | | hy judgments. |
| 44 So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever. | | 44 So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever. |
| 45 And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. | | 45 And I will walk at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. |
| 46 I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed. | | 46 I will speak of thy testimonies also before kings, and will not be ashamed. |
| 47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved. | | 47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved. |
n | 48 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I | n | 48 My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I |
| will meditate in thy statutes. | | will meditate upon thy statutes. |
| 49 Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope. | | 49 Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope. |
| 50 This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me. | | 50 This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me. |
| 51 The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy l | | 51 The proud have had me greatly in derision: yet have I not declined from thy l |
| aw. | | aw. |
| 52 I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself. | | 52 I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself. |
| 53 Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law. | | 53 Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law. |
| 54 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage. | | 54 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage. |
| 55 I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law. | | 55 I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law. |
| 56 This I had, because I kept thy precepts. | | 56 This I had, because I kept thy precepts. |
| 57 Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words. | | 57 Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words. |
| 58 I entreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to | | 58 I entreated thy favour with my whole heart: be merciful unto me according to |
| thy word. | | thy word. |
| 59 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies. | | 59 I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies. |
| 60 I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments. | | 60 I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments. |
| 61 The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law. | | 61 The bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law. |
| 62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous jud | | 62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous jud |
| gments. | | gments. |
| 63 I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precep | | 63 I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precep |
| ts. | | ts. |
| 64 The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes. | | 64 The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes. |
| 65 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word. | | 65 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O LORD, according unto thy word. |
| 66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments. | | 66 Teach me good judgment and knowledge: for I have believed thy commandments. |
| 67 Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word. | | 67 Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word. |
| 68 Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes. | | 68 Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes. |
| 69 The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my | | 69 The proud have forged a lie against me: but I will keep thy precepts with my |
| whole heart. | | whole heart. |
| 70 Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law. | | 70 Their heart is as fat as grease; but I delight in thy law. |
| 71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes | | 71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes |
| . | | . |
| 72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver. | | 72 The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver. |
| 73 Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may le | | 73 Thy hands have made me and fashioned me: give me understanding, that I may le |
| arn thy commandments. | | arn thy commandments. |
| 74 They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in th | | 74 They that fear thee will be glad when they see me; because I have hoped in th |
| y word. | | y word. |
| 75 I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness h | | 75 I know, O LORD, that thy judgments are right, and that thou in faithfulness h |
| ast afflicted me. | | ast afflicted me. |
| 76 Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy w | | 76 Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be for my comfort, according to thy w |
| ord unto thy servant. | | ord unto thy servant. |
| 77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delig | | 77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delig |
| ht. | | ht. |
n | 78 Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: | n | 78 Let the proud be ashamed, for they dealt perversely with me without a cause; |
| but I will meditate in thy precepts. | | but I will meditate upon thy precepts. |
| 79 Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimon | | 79 Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimon |
| ies. | | ies. |
| 80 Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed. | | 80 Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; that I be not ashamed. |
| 81 My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word. | | 81 My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word. |
| 82 Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me? | | 82 Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me? |
| 83 For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes. | | 83 For I am become like a bottle in the smoke; yet do I not forget thy statutes. |
| 84 How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them | | 84 How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judgment on them |
| that persecute me? | | that persecute me? |
| 85 The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law. | | 85 The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law. |
| 86 All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me | | 86 All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me |
| . | | . |
| 87 They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts. | | 87 They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts. |
| 88 Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mou | | 88 Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mou |
| th. | | th. |
| 89 For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. | | 89 For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. |
| 90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, an | | 90 Thy faithfulness is unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, an |
| d it abideth. | | d it abideth. |
| 91 They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servant | | 91 They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servant |
| s. | | s. |
n | 92 Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affl | n | 92 Unless thy law had been my delight, I should then have perished in mine affli |
| iction. | | ction. |
| 93 I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me. | | 93 I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me. |
| 94 I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts. | | 94 I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts. |
| 95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimon | | 95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimon |
| ies. | | ies. |
| 96 I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad. | | 96 I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad. |
n | 97 O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day. | n | 97 Oh, how love I thy law! It is my meditation all the day. |
| 98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they | | 98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they |
| are ever with me. | | are ever with me. |
| 99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my me | | 99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my me |
| ditation. | | ditation. |
| 100 I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts. | | 100 I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts. |
| 101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word. | | 101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word. |
| 102 I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me. | | 102 I have not departed from thy judgments: for thou hast taught me. |
| 103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! | | 103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth! |
| 104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. | | 104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way. |
| 105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. | | 105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. |
| 106 I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgment | | 106 I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judgment |
| s. | | s. |
| 107 I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word. | | 107 I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word. |
| 108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teac | | 108 Accept, I beseech thee, the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teac |
| h me thy judgments. | | h me thy judgments. |
n | 109 My soul is continually in my hand: yet do I not forget thy law. | n | 109 My soul is continually in thy hand; and I do not forget thy law. |
| 110 The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts. | | 110 The wicked have laid a snare for me: yet I erred not from thy precepts. |
n | 111 Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage for ever: for they are the rejoi | n | 111 Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage for ever: for they are the rejoic |
| cing of my heart. | | ing of my heart. |
| 112 I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end. | | 112 I have inclined mine heart to perform thy statutes alway, even unto the end. |
| 113 I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love. | | 113 I hate vain thoughts: but thy law do I love. |
| 114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word. | | 114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word. |
| 115 Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God. | | 115 Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God. |
| 116 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashame | | 116 Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashame |
| d of my hope. | | d of my hope. |
| 117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statu | | 117 Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statu |
| tes continually. | | tes continually. |
| 118 Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit | | 118 Thou hast trodden down all them that err from thy statutes: for their deceit |
| is falsehood. | | is falsehood. |
| 119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love t | | 119 Thou puttest away all the wicked of the earth like dross: therefore I love t |
| hy testimonies. | | hy testimonies. |
| 120 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments. | | 120 My flesh trembleth for fear of thee; and I am afraid of thy judgments. |
| 121 I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors. | | 121 I have done judgment and justice: leave me not to mine oppressors. |
| 122 Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me. | | 122 Be surety for thy servant for good: let not the proud oppress me. |
| 123 Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness. | | 123 Mine eyes fail for thy salvation, and for the word of thy righteousness. |
| 124 Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes. | | 124 Deal with thy servant according unto thy mercy, and teach me thy statutes. |
| 125 I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies. | | 125 I am thy servant; give me understanding, that I may know thy testimonies. |
n | 126 It is time for thee, LORD, to work: for they have made void thy law. | n | 126 And the time, O LORD, for me to work; for they have made void thy law. |
| 127 Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold. | | 127 Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold. |
| 128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I | | 128 Therefore I esteem all thy precepts concerning all things to be right; and I |
| hate every false way. | | hate every false way. |
| 129 Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. | | 129 Thy testimonies are wonderful: therefore doth my soul keep them. |
n | 130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the sim | n | 130 The entrance of thy words giveth light; they give understanding unto the sim |
| ple. | | ple. |
| 131 I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments. | | 131 I opened my mouth, and panted: for I longed for thy commandments. |
| 132 Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those t | | 132 Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those t |
| hat love thy name. | | hat love thy name. |
| 133 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. | | 133 Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me. |
| 134 Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts. | | 134 Deliver me from the oppression of man: so will I keep thy precepts. |
| 135 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes. | | 135 Make thy face to shine upon thy servant; and teach me thy statutes. |
n | 136 Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law. | n | 136 Rivers of water run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law. |
| 137 Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments. | | 137 Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments. |
| 138 Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful. | | 138 Thy testimonies that thou hast commanded are righteous and very faithful. |
| 139 My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words. | | 139 My zeal hath consumed me, because mine enemies have forgotten thy words. |
| 140 Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it. | | 140 Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it. |
| 141 I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts. | | 141 I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts. |
| 142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth. | | 142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy law is the truth. |
| 143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delig | | 143 Trouble and anguish have taken hold on me: yet thy commandments are my delig |
| hts. | | hts. |
| 144 The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, | | 144 The righteousness of thy testimonies is everlasting: give me understanding, |
| and I shall live. | | and I shall live. |
| 145 I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes. | | 145 I cried with my whole heart; hear me, O LORD: I will keep thy statutes. |
| 146 I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies. | | 146 I cried unto thee; save me, and I shall keep thy testimonies. |
| 147 I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word. | | 147 I prevented the dawning of the morning, and cried: I hoped in thy word. |
| 148 Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word. | | 148 Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word. |
| 149 Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me accordin | | 149 Hear my voice according unto thy lovingkindness: O LORD, quicken me accordin |
| g to thy judgment. | | g to thy judgment. |
| 150 They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law. | | 150 They draw nigh that follow after mischief: they are far from thy law. |
| 151 Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth. | | 151 Thou art near, O LORD; and all thy commandments are truth. |
| 152 Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them | | 152 Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them |
| for ever. | | for ever. |
| 153 Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law. | | 153 Consider mine affliction, and deliver me: for I do not forget thy law. |
| 154 Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word. | | 154 Plead my cause, and deliver me: quicken me according to thy word. |
| 155 Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes. | | 155 Salvation is far from the wicked: for they seek not thy statutes. |
| 156 Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments. | | 156 Great are thy tender mercies, O LORD: quicken me according to thy judgments. |
| 157 Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy test | | 157 Many are my persecutors and mine enemies; yet do I not decline from thy test |
| imonies. | | imonies. |
| 158 I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word. | | 158 I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word. |
| 159 Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovin | | 159 Consider how I love thy precepts: quicken me, O LORD, according to thy lovin |
| gkindness. | | gkindness. |
| 160 Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgment | | 160 Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgment |
| s endureth for ever. | | s endureth for ever. |
| 161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of | | 161 Princes have persecuted me without a cause: but my heart standeth in awe of |
| thy word. | | thy word. |
| 162 I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil. | | 162 I rejoice at thy word, as one that findeth great spoil. |
| 163 I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love. | | 163 I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love. |
| 164 Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments. | | 164 Seven times a day do I praise thee because of thy righteous judgments. |
| 165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. | | 165 Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. |
| 166 LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments. | | 166 LORD, I have hoped for thy salvation, and done thy commandments. |
| 167 My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly. | | 167 My soul hath kept thy testimonies; and I love them exceedingly. |
| 168 I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before the | | 168 I have kept thy precepts and thy testimonies: for all my ways are before the |
| e. | | e. |
| 169 Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to | | 169 Let my cry come near before thee, O LORD: give me understanding according to |
| thy word. | | thy word. |
| 170 Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word. | | 170 Let my supplication come before thee: deliver me according to thy word. |
| 171 My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes. | | 171 My lips shall utter praise, when thou hast taught me thy statutes. |
| 172 My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousnes | | 172 My tongue shall speak of thy word: for all thy commandments are righteousnes |
| s. | | s. |
| 173 Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts. | | 173 Let thine hand help me; for I have chosen thy precepts. |
| 174 I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight. | | 174 I have longed for thy salvation, O LORD; and thy law is my delight. |
| 175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me. | | 175 Let my soul live, and it shall praise thee; and let thy judgments help me. |
| 176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget | | 176 I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget |
| thy commandments. | | thy commandments. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 120 | | ## Chapter 120 |
| | | |
| 1 In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me. | | 1 In my distress I cried unto the LORD, and he heard me. |
| 2 Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue. | | 2 Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue. |
| 3 What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false ton | | 3 What shall be given unto thee? or what shall be done unto thee, thou false ton |
| gue? | | gue? |
| 4 Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper. | | 4 Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of juniper. |
| 5 Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar! | | 5 Woe is me, that I sojourn in Mesech, that I dwell in the tents of Kedar! |
| 6 My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace. | | 6 My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace. |
| 7 I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war. | | 7 I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 121 | | ## Chapter 121 |
| | | |
| 1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. | | 1 I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. |
| 2 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. | | 2 My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. |
n | 3 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber | n | |
| . | | |
| 4 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. | | 3 Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. |
| | | 4 He will not suffer thy foot to be moved; he that keepeth thee will not slumber |
| | | . |
| 5 The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand. | | 5 The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand. |
| 6 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. | | 6 The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night. |
| 7 The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. | | 7 The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul. |
| 8 The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, | | 8 The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, |
| and even for evermore. | | and even for evermore. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 122 | | ## Chapter 122 |
| | | |
| 1 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. | | 1 I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD. |
| 2 Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem. | | 2 Our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem. |
| 3 Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together: | | 3 Jerusalem is builded as a city that is compact together: |
| 4 Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of Israel | | 4 Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, unto the testimony of Israel |
| , to give thanks unto the name of the LORD. | | , to give thanks unto the name of the LORD. |
| 5 For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David. | | 5 For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the house of David. |
| 6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. | | 6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee. |
| 7 Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. | | 7 Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces. |
| 8 For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee. | | 8 For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee. |
| 9 Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good. | | 9 Because of the house of the LORD our God I will seek thy good. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 123 | | ## Chapter 123 |
| | | |
| 1 Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens. | | 1 Unto thee lift I up mine eyes, O thou that dwellest in the heavens. |
| 2 Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as th | | 2 Behold, as the eyes of servants look unto the hand of their masters, and as th |
| e eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait upon the LORD | | e eyes of a maiden unto the hand of her mistress; so our eyes wait upon the LORD |
| our God, until that he have mercy upon us. | | our God, until that he have mercy upon us. |
| 3 Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled | | 3 Have mercy upon us, O LORD, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled |
| with contempt. | | with contempt. |
| 4 Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, an | | 4 Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, an |
| d with the contempt of the proud. | | d with the contempt of the proud. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 124 | | ## Chapter 124 |
| | | |
n | 1 If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, now may Israel say; | n | 1 Now may Israel say, If the LORD was not on our side when men rose up against u |
| | | s, then they had swallowed us up quick when their wrath was kindled against us. |
| 2 If it had not been the LORD who was on our side, when men rose up against us: | | |
| 3 Then they had swallowed us up quick, when their wrath was kindled against us: | | |
| 4 Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul: | | 2 Then the waters had overwhelmed us, the stream had gone over our soul: |
| 5 Then the proud waters had gone over our soul. | | 3 Then the proud waters had gone over our soul. |
| 6 Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth. | | 4 Blessed be the LORD, who hath not given us as a prey to their teeth. |
| 7 Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is br | | 5 Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is br |
| oken, and we are escaped. | | oken, and we are escaped. |
| 8 Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth. | | 6 Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 125 | | ## Chapter 125 |
| | | |
n | 1 They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, b | n | 1 They that trust in the LORD in Mount Zion cannot be removed but abide for ever |
| ut abideth for ever. | | . |
| 2 As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his peo | | 2 As the mountains are round about Jerusalem, so the LORD is round about his peo |
| ple from henceforth even for ever. | | ple from henceforth even for ever. |
| 3 For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest t | | 3 For the rod of the wicked shall not rest upon the lot of the righteous; lest t |
| he righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity. | | he righteous put forth their hands unto iniquity. |
n | 4 Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, and to them that are upright in thei | n | 4 Do good, O LORD, unto the good and unto the upright in their hearts. |
| r hearts. | | |
| 5 As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them fo | | 5 As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them fo |
| rth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel. | | rth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 126 | | ## Chapter 126 |
| | | |
| 1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream | | 1 When the LORD turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream |
| . | | . |
| 2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then sai | | 2 Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then sai |
| d they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. | | d they among the heathen, The LORD hath done great things for them. |
| 3 The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. | | 3 The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. |
| 4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south. | | 4 Turn again our captivity, O LORD, as the streams in the south. |
| 5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. | | 5 They that sow in tears shall reap in joy. |
| 6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come a | | 6 He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come a |
| gain with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. | | gain with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 127 | | ## Chapter 127 |
| | | |
| 1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the | | 1 Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the |
| LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. | | LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. |
| 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorro | | 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorro |
| ws: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. | | ws: for so he giveth his beloved sleep. |
n | 3 Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his rew | n | 3 Lo, children are a heritage of the LORD; and the fruit of the womb is his rewa |
| ard. | | rd. |
| 4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. | | 4 As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth. |
| 5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, | | 5 Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them: they shall not be ashamed, |
| but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. | | but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 128 | | ## Chapter 128 |
| | | |
| 1 Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. | | 1 Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. |
| 2 For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shal | | 2 For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shal |
| l be well with thee. | | l be well with thee. |
| 3 Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children | | 3 Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children |
| like olive plants round about thy table. | | like olive plants round about thy table. |
| 4 Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD. | | 4 Behold, that thus shall the man be blessed that feareth the LORD. |
| 5 The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusale | | 5 The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion: and thou shalt see the good of Jerusale |
| m all the days of thy life. | | m all the days of thy life. |
| 6 Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, and peace upon Israel. | | 6 Yea, thou shalt see thy children's children, and peace upon Israel. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 129 | | ## Chapter 129 |
| | | |
| 1 Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say: | | 1 Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say: |
| 2 Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed | | 2 Many a time have they afflicted me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed |
| against me. | | against me. |
| 3 The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows. | | 3 The plowers plowed upon my back: they made long their furrows. |
| 4 The LORD is righteous: he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked. | | 4 The LORD is righteous: he hath cut asunder the cords of the wicked. |
| 5 Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion. | | 5 Let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Zion. |
| 6 Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth afore it groweth | | 6 Let them be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth afore it groweth |
| up: | | up: |
| 7 Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth sheaves his boso | | 7 Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth sheaves his boso |
| m. | | m. |
| 8 Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the LORD be upon you: we bles | | 8 Neither do they which go by say, The blessing of the LORD be upon you: we bles |
| s you in the name of the LORD. | | s you in the name of the LORD. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 130 | | ## Chapter 130 |
| | | |
| 1 Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD. | | 1 Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD. |
| 2 Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplicati | | 2 Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplicati |
| ons. | | ons. |
| 3 If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? | | 3 If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? |
| 4 But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. | | 4 But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared. |
| 5 I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. | | 5 I wait for the LORD, my soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. |
| 6 My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, | | 6 My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning: I say, |
| more than they that watch for the morning. | | more than they that watch for the morning. |
| 7 Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is | | 7 Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is |
| plenteous redemption. | | plenteous redemption. |
| 8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. | | 8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 131 | | ## Chapter 131 |
| | | |
| 1 LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myse | | 1 LORD, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty: neither do I exercise myse |
| lf in great matters, or in things too high for me. | | lf in great matters, or in things too high for me. |
| 2 Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mot | | 2 Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mot |
| her: my soul is even as a weaned child. | | her: my soul is even as a weaned child. |
| 3 Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever. | | 3 Let Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth and for ever. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 132 | | ## Chapter 132 |
| | | |
| 1 LORD, remember David, and all his afflictions: | | 1 LORD, remember David, and all his afflictions: |
| 2 How he sware unto the LORD, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob; | | 2 How he sware unto the LORD, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob; |
| 3 Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed; | | 3 Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed; |
| 4 I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids, | | 4 I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids, |
n | 5 Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God of Jac | n | 5 Until I find out a place for the LORD, a habitation for the mighty God of Jaco |
| ob. | | b. |
| 6 Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood. | | 6 Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood. |
| 7 We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool. | | 7 We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool. |
| 8 Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength. | | 8 Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength. |
| 9 Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for jo | | 9 Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for jo |
| y. | | y. |
| 10 For thy servant David's sake turn not away the face of thine anointed. | | 10 For thy servant David's sake turn not away the face of thine anointed. |
| 11 The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fru | | 11 The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fru |
| it of thy body will I set upon thy throne. | | it of thy body will I set upon thy throne. |
| 12 If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach the | | 12 If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach the |
| m, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore. | | m, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore. |
| 13 For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation. | | 13 For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation. |
| 14 This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it. | | 14 This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it. |
| 15 I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread. | | 15 I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread. |
| 16 I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout alo | | 16 I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout alo |
| ud for joy. | | ud for joy. |
| 17 There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine a | | 17 There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine a |
| nointed. | | nointed. |
| 18 His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flouri | | 18 His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flouri |
| sh. | | sh. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 133 | | ## Chapter 133 |
| | | |
| 1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unit | | 1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unit |
| y! | | y! |
| 2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, | | 2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, |
| even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; | | even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; |
| 3 As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion | | 3 As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion |
| : for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore. | | : for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 134 | | ## Chapter 134 |
| | | |
| 1 Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand i | | 1 Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand i |
| n the house of the LORD. | | n the house of the LORD. |
| 2 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD. | | 2 Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the LORD. |
| 3 The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion. | | 3 The LORD that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 135 | | ## Chapter 135 |
| | | |
| 1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants | | 1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the name of the LORD; praise him, O ye servants |
| of the LORD. | | of the LORD. |
| 2 Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God, | | 2 Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God, |
| 3 Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is p | | 3 Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is p |
| leasant. | | leasant. |
| 4 For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treas | | 4 For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treas |
| ure. | | ure. |
| 5 For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. | | 5 For I know that the LORD is great, and that our Lord is above all gods. |
| 6 Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, | | 6 Whatsoever the LORD pleased, that did he in heaven, and in earth, in the seas, |
| and all deep places. | | and all deep places. |
| 7 He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightni | | 7 He causeth the vapours to ascend from the ends of the earth; he maketh lightni |
| ngs for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries. | | ngs for the rain; he bringeth the wind out of his treasuries. |
| 8 Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast. | | 8 Who smote the firstborn of Egypt, both of man and beast. |
| 9 Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and | | 9 Who sent tokens and wonders into the midst of thee, O Egypt, upon Pharaoh, and |
| upon all his servants. | | upon all his servants. |
| 10 Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings; | | 10 Who smote great nations, and slew mighty kings; |
| 11 Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Ca | | 11 Sihon king of the Amorites, and Og king of Bashan, and all the kingdoms of Ca |
| naan: | | naan: |
n | 12 And gave their land for an heritage, an heritage unto Israel his people. | n | 12 And gave their land for a heritage, a heritage unto Israel, his people. |
| 13 Thy name, O LORD, endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O LORD, throughout all | | 13 Thy name, O LORD, endureth for ever; and thy memorial, O LORD, throughout all |
| generations. | | generations. |
n | 14 For the LORD will judge his people, and he will repent himself concerning his | n | 14 For the LORD will judge his people, and he will not repent himself concerning |
| servants. | | his servants. |
| 15 The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. | | 15 The idols of the heathen are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. |
| 16 They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not; | | 16 They have mouths, but they speak not; eyes have they, but they see not; |
| 17 They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouth | | 17 They have ears, but they hear not; neither is there any breath in their mouth |
| s. | | s. |
| 18 They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them | | 18 They that make them are like unto them: so is every one that trusteth in them |
| . | | . |
| 19 Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron: | | 19 Bless the LORD, O house of Israel: bless the LORD, O house of Aaron: |
| 20 Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD. | | 20 Bless the LORD, O house of Levi: ye that fear the LORD, bless the LORD. |
n | 21 Blessed be the LORD out of Zion, which dwelleth at Jerusalem. Praise ye the L | n | 21 Blessed be the LORD out of Zion. Blessed be the LORD out of Jerusalem. Praise |
| ORD. | | ye the LORD. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 136 | | ## Chapter 136 |
| | | |
| 1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. | | 1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
| 2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. | | 2 O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
| 3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. | | 3 O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
| 4 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever. | | 4 To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
| 5 To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever. | | 5 To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
| 6 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth f | | 6 To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth f |
| or ever. | | or ever. |
| 7 To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever: | | 7 To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever: |
| 8 The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever: | | 8 The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever: |
| 9 The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever. | | 9 The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
| 10 To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever: | | 10 To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever: |
| 11 And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever: | | 11 And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever: |
| 12 With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for | | 12 With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for |
| ever. | | ever. |
| 13 To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever: | | 13 To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever: |
| 14 And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for e | | 14 And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for e |
| ver: | | ver: |
| 15 But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for | | 15 But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for |
| ever. | | ever. |
| 16 To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth fo | | 16 To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth fo |
| r ever. | | r ever. |
| 17 To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever: | | 17 To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever: |
| 18 And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever: | | 18 And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever: |
| 19 Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever: | | 19 Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever: |
| 20 And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever: | | 20 And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever: |
n | 21 And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever: | n | 21 And gave their land for a heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever: |
| 22 Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever. | | 22 Even a heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
| 23 Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever: | | 23 Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever: |
| 24 And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever. | | 24 And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
| 25 Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever. | | 25 Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
n | 26 O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever. | n | 26 Oh, give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 137 | | ## Chapter 137 |
| | | |
| 1 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered | | 1 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered |
| Zion. | | Zion. |
| 2 We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. | | 2 We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. |
| 3 For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they th | | 3 For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they th |
| at wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion. | | at wasted us required of us mirth, saying, Sing us one of the songs of Zion. |
| 4 How shall we sing the LORD's song in a strange land? | | 4 How shall we sing the LORD's song in a strange land? |
n | 5 If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget her cunning. | n | 5 If I forget thee, O Jerusalem, let my right hand forget its cunning. |
| 6 If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I | | 6 If I do not remember thee, let my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth; if I |
| prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy. | | prefer not Jerusalem above my chief joy. |
| 7 Remember, O LORD, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Rase | | 7 Remember, O LORD, the children of Edom in the day of Jerusalem; who said, Rase |
| it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof. | | it, rase it, even to the foundation thereof. |
| 8 O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that reward | | 8 O daughter of Babylon, who art to be destroyed; happy shall he be, that reward |
| eth thee as thou hast served us. | | eth thee as thou hast served us. |
| 9 Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones. | | 9 Happy shall he be, that taketh and dasheth thy little ones against the stones. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 138 | | ## Chapter 138 |
| | | |
| 1 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unt | | 1 I will praise thee with my whole heart: before the gods will I sing praise unt |
| o thee. | | o thee. |
n | 2 I will worship toward thy holy temple, and praise thy name for thy lovingkindn | n | 2 I will worship toward thy holy temple and praise thy name for thy lovingkindne |
| ess and for thy truth: for thou hast magnified thy word above all thy name. | | ss and for thy truth; for that hast magnified thy word above all thy name. |
| 3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strengt | | 3 In the day when I cried thou answeredst me, and strengthenedst me with strengt |
| h in my soul. | | h in my soul. |
| 4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words | | 4 All the kings of the earth shall praise thee, O LORD, when they hear the words |
| of thy mouth. | | of thy mouth. |
| 5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LO | | 5 Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LO |
| RD. | | RD. |
| 6 Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he | | 6 Though the LORD be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly: but the proud he |
| knoweth afar off. | | knoweth afar off. |
| 7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch | | 7 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch |
| forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall sa | | forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall sa |
| ve me. | | ve me. |
n | 8 The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth fo | n | 8 The LORD will perfect me in knowledge concerning his kingdom. I will praise th |
| r ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands. | | ee, O LORD, for ever; for thou art merciful and wilt not forsake the works of th |
| | | ine own hands. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 139 | | ## Chapter 139 |
| | | |
| 1 O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me. | | 1 O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me. |
| 2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought a | | 2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought a |
| far off. | | far off. |
| 3 Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways | | 3 Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways |
| . | | . |
| 4 For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altoget | | 4 For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altoget |
| her. | | her. |
| 5 Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me. | | 5 Thou hast beset me behind and before, and laid thine hand upon me. |
| 6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it. | | 6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; it is high, I cannot attain unto it. |
| 7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? | | 7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence? |
| 8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, | | 8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, |
| thou art there. | | thou art there. |
| 9 If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the se | | 9 If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the se |
| a; | | a; |
| 10 Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. | | 10 Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me. |
| 11 If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light a | | 11 If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light a |
| bout me. | | bout me. |
| 12 Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the | | 12 Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the |
| darkness and the light are both alike to thee. | | darkness and the light are both alike to thee. |
| 13 For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. | | 13 For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. |
| 14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are t | | 14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are t |
| hy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. | | hy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. |
| 15 My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously | | 15 My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously |
| wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. | | wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. |
n | 16 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my | n | 16 Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being unperfect; and in thy book all my |
| members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was | | members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet I knew no |
| none of them. | | ne of them. |
| 17 How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of th | | 17 How precious also are thy thoughts unto me, O God! how great is the sum of th |
| em! | | em! |
| 18 If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, | | 18 If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, |
| I am still with thee. | | I am still with thee. |
| 19 Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me therefore, ye bloody | | 19 Surely thou wilt slay the wicked, O God: depart from me therefore, ye bloody |
| men. | | men. |
| 20 For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain | | 20 For they speak against thee wickedly, and thine enemies take thy name in vain |
| . | | . |
| 21 Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those t | | 21 Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate thee? and am not I grieved with those t |
| hat rise up against thee? | | hat rise up against thee? |
| 22 I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies. | | 22 I hate them with perfect hatred: I count them mine enemies. |
| 23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: | | 23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: |
| 24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. | | 24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 140 | | ## Chapter 140 |
| | | |
| 1 Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; | | 1 Deliver me, O LORD, from the evil man: preserve me from the violent man; |
| 2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together | | 2 Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together |
| for war. | | for war. |
| 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under thei | | 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adders' poison is under thei |
| r lips. Selah. | | r lips. Selah. |
| 4 Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent ma | | 4 Keep me, O LORD, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent ma |
| n; who have purposed to overthrow my goings. | | n; who have purposed to overthrow my goings. |
| 5 The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wa | | 5 The proud have hid a snare for me, and cords; they have spread a net by the wa |
| yside; they have set gins for me. Selah. | | yside; they have set gins for me. Selah. |
| 6 I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O L | | 6 I said unto the LORD, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my supplications, O L |
| ORD. | | ORD. |
| 7 O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the | | 7 O GOD the Lord, the strength of my salvation, thou hast covered my head in the |
| day of battle. | | day of battle. |
| 8 Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; l | | 8 Grant not, O LORD, the desires of the wicked: further not his wicked device; l |
| est they exalt themselves. Selah. | | est they exalt themselves. Selah. |
| 9 As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own | | 9 As for the head of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own |
| lips cover them. | | lips cover them. |
| 10 Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep p | | 10 Let burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire; into deep p |
| its, that they rise not up again. | | its, that they rise not up again. |
| 11 Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the viol | | 11 Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth: evil shall hunt the viol |
| ent man to overthrow him. | | ent man to overthrow him. |
| 12 I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right | | 12 I know that the LORD will maintain the cause of the afflicted, and the right |
| of the poor. | | of the poor. |
| 13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell | | 13 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell |
| in thy presence. | | in thy presence. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 141 | | ## Chapter 141 |
| | | |
| 1 LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry | | 1 LORD, I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry |
| unto thee. | | unto thee. |
| 2 Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my ha | | 2 Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my ha |
| nds as the evening sacrifice. | | nds as the evening sacrifice. |
| 3 Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. | | 3 Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. |
n | 4 Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that | n | 4 Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practice wicked works with men that |
| work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties. | | work iniquity; and let me not eat of their dainties. |
| 5 Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it | | 5 When the righteous smite me with the word of the LORD, it is a kindness; and w |
| shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer als | | hen they reprove me, it shall be an excellent oil and shall not destroy my faith |
| o shall be in their calamities. | | ; for yet my prayer also shall be for them. I delight not in their calamities. |
| 6 When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; fo | | 6 When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; fo |
| r they are sweet. | | r they are sweet. |
| 7 Our bones are scattered at the grave's mouth, as when one cutteth and cleaveth | | 7 Our bones are scattered at the grave's mouth, as when one cutteth and cleaveth |
| wood upon the earth. | | wood upon the earth. |
| 8 But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my | | 8 But mine eyes are unto thee, O GOD the Lord: in thee is my trust; leave not my |
| soul destitute. | | soul destitute. |
| 9 Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the worke | | 9 Keep me from the snares which they have laid for me, and the gins of the worke |
| rs of iniquity. | | rs of iniquity. |
| 10 Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape. | | 10 Let the wicked fall into their own nets, whilst that I withal escape. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 142 | | ## Chapter 142 |
| | | |
| 1 I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my | | 1 I cried unto the LORD with my voice; with my voice unto the LORD did I make my |
| supplication. | | supplication. |
| 2 I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble. | | 2 I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble. |
| 3 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the wa | | 3 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, then thou knewest my path. In the wa |
| y wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me. | | y wherein I walked have they privily laid a snare for me. |
| 4 I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me | | 4 I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me |
| : refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. | | : refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul. |
| 5 I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the la | | 5 I cried unto thee, O LORD: I said, Thou art my refuge and my portion in the la |
| nd of the living. | | nd of the living. |
| 6 Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; | | 6 Attend unto my cry; for I am brought very low: deliver me from my persecutors; |
| for they are stronger than I. | | for they are stronger than I. |
| 7 Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall c | | 7 Bring my soul out of prison, that I may praise thy name: the righteous shall c |
| ompass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me. | | ompass me about; for thou shalt deal bountifully with me. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 143 | | ## Chapter 143 |
| | | |
| 1 Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answ | | 1 Hear my prayer, O LORD, give ear to my supplications: in thy faithfulness answ |
| er me, and in thy righteousness. | | er me, and in thy righteousness. |
| 2 And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man li | | 2 And enter not into judgment with thy servant: for in thy sight shall no man li |
| ving be justified. | | ving be justified. |
n | 3 For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the gro | n | 3 For the enemy hath persecuted my soul; he hath smitten my life down to the gro |
| und; he hath made me to dwell in darkness, as those that have been long dead. | | und; he hath made me to dwell in darkness as those that have long been dead. |
| 4 Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate. | | 4 Therefore is my spirit overwhelmed within me; my heart within me is desolate. |
| 5 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of | | 5 I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of |
| thy hands. | | thy hands. |
| 6 I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty | | 6 I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty |
| land. Selah. | | land. Selah. |
| 7 Hear me speedily, O LORD: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I | | 7 Hear me speedily, O LORD: my spirit faileth: hide not thy face from me, lest I |
| be like unto them that go down into the pit. | | be like unto them that go down into the pit. |
| 8 Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: ca | | 8 Cause me to hear thy lovingkindness in the morning; for in thee do I trust: ca |
| use me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee. | | use me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto thee. |
| 9 Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me. | | 9 Deliver me, O LORD, from mine enemies: I flee unto thee to hide me. |
| 10 Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me int | | 10 Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me int |
| o the land of uprightness. | | o the land of uprightness. |
| 11 Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name's sake: for thy righteousness' sake bring my | | 11 Quicken me, O LORD, for thy name's sake: for thy righteousness' sake bring my |
| soul out of trouble. | | soul out of trouble. |
| 12 And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my s | | 12 And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict my s |
| oul: for I am thy servant. | | oul: for I am thy servant. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 144 | | ## Chapter 144 |
| | | |
| 1 Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my finger | | 1 Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my finger |
| s to fight: | | s to fight: |
| 2 My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and | | 2 My goodness, and my fortress; my high tower, and my deliverer; my shield, and |
| he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me. | | he in whom I trust; who subdueth my people under me. |
| 3 LORD, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! or the son of man, that | | 3 LORD, what is man, that thou takest knowledge of him! or the son of man, that |
| thou makest account of him! | | thou makest account of him! |
| 4 Man is like to vanity: his days are as a shadow that passeth away. | | 4 Man is like to vanity: his days are as a shadow that passeth away. |
| 5 Bow thy heavens, O LORD, and come down: touch the mountains, and they shall sm | | 5 Bow thy heavens, O LORD, and come down: touch the mountains, and they shall sm |
| oke. | | oke. |
| 6 Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot out thine arrows, and destroy th | | 6 Cast forth lightning, and scatter them: shoot out thine arrows, and destroy th |
| em. | | em. |
| 7 Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from t | | 7 Send thine hand from above; rid me, and deliver me out of great waters, from t |
| he hand of strange children; | | he hand of strange children; |
| 8 Whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood | | 8 Whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood |
| . | | . |
| 9 I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery and an instrument of | | 9 I will sing a new song unto thee, O God: upon a psaltery and an instrument of |
| ten strings will I sing praises unto thee. | | ten strings will I sing praises unto thee. |
| 10 It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant f | | 10 It is he that giveth salvation unto kings: who delivereth David his servant f |
| rom the hurtful sword. | | rom the hurtful sword. |
| 11 Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaket | | 11 Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaket |
| h vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood: | | h vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood: |
n | 12 That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters ma | n | 12 That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters ma |
| y be as corner stones, polished after the similitude of a palace: | | y be as cornerstones, polished after the similitude of a palace; |
| 13 That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store: that our sheep m | | 13 That our garners may be full, affording all manner of store: that our sheep m |
| ay bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets: | | ay bring forth thousands and ten thousands in our streets: |
| 14 That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor goin | | 14 That our oxen may be strong to labour; that there be no breaking in, nor goin |
| g out; that there be no complaining in our streets. | | g out; that there be no complaining in our streets. |
| 15 Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whos | | 15 Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whos |
| e God is the LORD. | | e God is the LORD. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 145 | | ## Chapter 145 |
| | | |
| 1 I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever | | 1 I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever |
| . | | . |
| 2 Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. | | 2 Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. |
| 3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchabl | | 3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchabl |
| e. | | e. |
| 4 One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty | | 4 One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty |
| acts. | | acts. |
| 5 I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. | | 5 I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. |
| 6 And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy | | 6 And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy |
| greatness. | | greatness. |
| 7 They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing o | | 7 They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing o |
| f thy righteousness. | | f thy righteousness. |
| 8 The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great merc | | 8 The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great merc |
| y. | | y. |
| 9 The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works. | | 9 The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works. |
| 10 All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee. | | 10 All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee. |
| 11 They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power; | | 11 They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power; |
| 12 To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of | | 12 To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of |
| his kingdom. | | his kingdom. |
| 13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout a | | 13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout a |
| ll generations. | | ll generations. |
| 14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down | | 14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down |
| . | | . |
| 15 The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season | | 15 The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season |
| . | | . |
| 16 Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. | | 16 Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. |
| 17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. | | 17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works. |
| 18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him | | 18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him |
| in truth. | | in truth. |
t | 19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, | t | 19 He will fulfill the desire of them that fear him; he also will hear their cry |
| and will save them. | | and will save them. |
| 20 The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destro | | 20 The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destro |
| y. | | y. |
| 21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy | | 21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy |
| name for ever and ever. | | name for ever and ever. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 146 | | ## Chapter 146 |
| | | |
| 1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul. | | 1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise the LORD, O my soul. |
| 2 While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I h | | 2 While I live will I praise the LORD: I will sing praises unto my God while I h |
| ave any being. | | ave any being. |
| 3 Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help | | 3 Put not your trust in princes, nor in the son of man, in whom there is no help |
| . | | . |
| 4 His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his though | | 4 His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his though |
| ts perish. | | ts perish. |
| 5 Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD | | 5 Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD |
| his God: | | his God: |
| 6 Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth | | 6 Which made heaven, and earth, the sea, and all that therein is: which keepeth |
| truth for ever: | | truth for ever: |
| 7 Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. T | | 7 Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. T |
| he LORD looseth the prisoners: | | he LORD looseth the prisoners: |
| 8 The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed d | | 8 The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed d |
| own: the LORD loveth the righteous: | | own: the LORD loveth the righteous: |
| 9 The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but | | 9 The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but |
| the way of the wicked he turneth upside down. | | the way of the wicked he turneth upside down. |
| 10 The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Pr | | 10 The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Pr |
| aise ye the LORD. | | aise ye the LORD. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 147 | | ## Chapter 147 |
| | | |
| 1 Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is ple | | 1 Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is ple |
| asant; and praise is comely. | | asant; and praise is comely. |
| 2 The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel | | 2 The LORD doth build up Jerusalem: he gathereth together the outcasts of Israel |
| . | | . |
| 3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. | | 3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. |
| 4 He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names. | | 4 He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names. |
| 5 Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. | | 5 Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. |
| 6 The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground. | | 6 The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground. |
| 7 Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God: | | 7 Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God: |
| 8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who mak | | 8 Who covereth the heaven with clouds, who prepareth rain for the earth, who mak |
| eth grass to grow upon the mountains. | | eth grass to grow upon the mountains. |
| 9 He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry. | | 9 He giveth to the beast his food, and to the young ravens which cry. |
| 10 He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the | | 10 He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the |
| legs of a man. | | legs of a man. |
| 11 The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mer | | 11 The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mer |
| cy. | | cy. |
| 12 Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion. | | 12 Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion. |
| 13 For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children | | 13 For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children |
| within thee. | | within thee. |
| 14 He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat | | 14 He maketh peace in thy borders, and filleth thee with the finest of the wheat |
| . | | . |
| 15 He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly. | | 15 He sendeth forth his commandment upon earth: his word runneth very swiftly. |
| 16 He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes. | | 16 He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes. |
| 17 He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold? | | 17 He casteth forth his ice like morsels: who can stand before his cold? |
| 18 He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and t | | 18 He sendeth out his word, and melteth them: he causeth his wind to blow, and t |
| he waters flow. | | he waters flow. |
| 19 He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel. | | 19 He sheweth his word unto Jacob, his statutes and his judgments unto Israel. |
| 20 He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not | | 20 He hath not dealt so with any nation: and as for his judgments, they have not |
| known them. Praise ye the LORD. | | known them. Praise ye the LORD. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 148 | | ## Chapter 148 |
| | | |
| 1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the hei | | 1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the hei |
| ghts. | | ghts. |
| 2 Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts. | | 2 Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts. |
| 3 Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light. | | 3 Praise ye him, sun and moon: praise him, all ye stars of light. |
| 4 Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens. | | 4 Praise him, ye heavens of heavens, and ye waters that be above the heavens. |
| 5 Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created. | | 5 Let them praise the name of the LORD: for he commanded, and they were created. |
| 6 He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which sh | | 6 He hath also stablished them for ever and ever: he hath made a decree which sh |
| all not pass. | | all not pass. |
| 7 Praise the LORD from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps: | | 7 Praise the LORD from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps: |
| 8 Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word: | | 8 Fire, and hail; snow, and vapour; stormy wind fulfilling his word: |
| 9 Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars: | | 9 Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars: |
| 10 Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl: | | 10 Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl: |
| 11 Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth: | | 11 Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth: |
| 12 Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children: | | 12 Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children: |
| 13 Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his gl | | 13 Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his gl |
| ory is above the earth and heaven. | | ory is above the earth and heaven. |
| 14 He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even o | | 14 He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even o |
| f the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD. | | f the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 149 | | ## Chapter 149 |
| | | |
| 1 Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congr | | 1 Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congr |
| egation of saints. | | egation of saints. |
| 2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in | | 2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in |
| their King. | | their King. |
| 3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the | | 3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the |
| timbrel and harp. | | timbrel and harp. |
| 4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with sal | | 4 For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with sal |
| vation. | | vation. |
| 5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. | | 5 Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. |
| 6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their h | | 6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their h |
| and; | | and; |
| 7 To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people; | | 7 To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people; |
| 8 To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron; | | 8 To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron; |
| 9 To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Pr | | 9 To execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Pr |
| aise ye the LORD. | | aise ye the LORD. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 150 | | ## Chapter 150 |
| | | |
| 1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament o | | 1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament o |
| f his power. | | f his power. |
| 2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatnes | | 2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatnes |
| s. | | s. |
| 3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and har | | 3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the psaltery and har |
| p. | | p. |
| 4 Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments an | | 4 Praise him with the timbrel and dance: praise him with stringed instruments an |
| d organs. | | d organs. |
| 5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. | | 5 Praise him upon the loud cymbals: praise him upon the high sounding cymbals. |
| 6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD. | | 6 Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD. |
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