Revised Version 1885

Psalms 141:1-9 Revised Version 1885 (RV1885)

1. Lord, I have called upon thee; make haste unto me: give ear unto my voice, when I call unto thee.

2. Let my prayer be set forth as incense before thee; the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.

3. Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my tips.

4. Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to be occupied in deeds of wickedness with men that 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 shall be as oil upon the head; let not my head refuse it: for even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue.

6. Their judges are thrown down by the sides of the rock; and they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.

7. As when one ploweth and cleaveth the earth, our bones are scattered at the grave's mouth.

8. For mine eyes are unto thee, O GODthe Lord: in thee do I put my trust; leave not my soul destitute.

9. Keep me from the snare which they have laid for me, and from the gins of the workers of iniquity.