Metrical Psalms 1650

Psalms 119:107-122 Metrical Psalms 1650 (MP1650)

107. I am with sore afflictionev'n overwhelm'd, O Lord:In mercy raise and quicken me,according to thy word.

108. The free-will-off 'rings of my mouthaccept, I thee beseech:And unto me thy servant, Lord,thy judgments clearly teach.

109. Though still my soul be in my hand,thy laws I'll not forget.

110. I err'd not from them, though for methe wicked snares did set.

111. I of thy testimonies haveabove all things made choice,To be my heritage for aye;for they my heart rejoice.

112. I carefully inclined havemy heart still to attend;That I thy statutes may performalway unto the end.

113. I hate the thoughts of vanity,but love thy law do I.

114. My shield and hiding-place thou art:I on thy word rely.

115. All ye that evil-doers arefrom me depart away;For the commandments of my GodI purpose to obey.

116. According to thy faithful worduphold and stablish me,That I may live, and of my hopeashamed never be.

117. Hold thou me up, so shall I bein peace and safety still;And to thy statutes have respectcontinually I will.

118. Thou tread'st down all that love to stray;false their deceit doth prove.

119. Lewd men, like dross, away thou putt'st;therefore thy law I love.

120. For fear of thee my very fleshdoth tremble, all dismay'd;And of thy righteous judgments, Lord,my soul is much afraid.

121. To all men I have judgment done,performing justice right;Then let me not be left unto my fierce oppressors' might.

122. For good unto thy servant, Lord,thy servant's surety be:From the oppression of the prouddo thou deliver me.