17. I'll pray, and make a noiseAt ev'ning, morning, and at noon;and he shall hear my voice.
18. He hath my soul delivered,that it in peace might beFrom battle that against me was;for many were with me.
19. The Lord shall hear, and them afflict,of old who hath abode:Because they never changes have,therefore they fear not God.
20. 'Gainst those that were at peace with himhe hath put forth his hand:The covenant that he had made,by breaking he profan'd.
21. More smooth than butter were his words,while in his heart was war;His speeches were more soft than oil,and yet drawn swords they are.
22. Cast thou thy burden on the Lord,and he shall thee sustain;Yea, he shall cause the righteous manunmoved to remain.
23. But thou, O Lord my God, those menin justice shalt o'erthrow,And in destruction's dungeon darkat last shalt lay them low:The bloody and deceitful menshall not live half their days:But upon thee with confidenceI will depend always.