Metrical Psalms 1650

Psalms 118 Metrical Psalms 1650 (MP1650)

1. O praise the Lord, for he is good;his mercy lasteth ever.

2. Let those of Israel now say,His mercy faileth never.

3. Now let the house of Aaron say,His mercy lasteth ever.

4. Let those that fear the Lord now say,His mercy faileth never.

5. I in distress call'd on the Lord;the Lord did answer me:He in a large place did me set,from trouble made me free.

6. The mighty Lord is on my side,I will not be afraid;For any thing that man can doI shall not be dismay'd.

7. The Lord doth take my part with themthat help to succour me:Therefore on those that do me hateI my desire shall see.

8. Better it is to trust in Godthan trust in man's defence;

9. Better to trust in God than makeprinces our confidence.

10. The nations, joining all in one,did compass me about:But in the Lord's most holy nameI shall them all root out.

11. They compass'd me about; I say,they compass'd me about:But in the Lord's most holy nameI shall them all root out.

12. Like bees they compass'd me about;like unto thorns that flameThey quenched are: for them shall Idestroy in God's own name.

13. Thou sore hast thrust, that I might fall,but my Lord helped me.

14. God my salvation is become,my strength and song is he.

15. In dwellings of the righteousis heard the melodyOf joy and health: the Lord's right handdoth ever valiantly.

16. The right hand of the mighty Lordexalted is on high;The right hand of the mighty Lorddoth ever valiantly.

17. I shall not die, but live,and shall the works of God discover.

18. The Lord hath me chastised sore,but not to death giv'n over.

19. O set ye open unto methe gates of righteousness;Then will I enter into them,and I the Lord will bless.

20. This is the gate of God, by itthe just shall enter in.

21. Thee will I praise, for thou me heard'stand hast my safety been.

22. That stone is made head corner-stone,which builders did despise:

23. This is the doing of the Lord,and wondrous in our eyes.

24. This is the day God made, in itwe'll joy triumphantly.

25. Save now, I pray thee, Lord; I pray,send now prosperity.

26. Blessed is he in God's great namethat cometh us to save:We, from the house which to the Lordpertains, you blessed have.

27. God is the Lord, who unto ushath made light to arise:Bind ye unto the altar's hornswith cords the sacrifice.

28. Thou art my God, I'll thee exalt;my God, I will thee praise.

29. Give thanks to God, for he is good:his mercy lasts always.