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684 Book of Psalms

his seed for ever. shall I be without spot: and I shall be cleansed
form the greatest sin.
15 And the words of my mouth shall be such
Chapter 18
as may please: and the meditation of my heart
always in thy sight. O Lord, my helper and my
Unto the end. APsalm Chapter for David.
Redeemer.
2 The heavens shew forth the glory of God,
and the firmament declareth the work of his
hands. Chapter 19
3 Day to day uttereth speech, and night to
night sheweth knowledge. Unto the end. A psalm for David.
4 There are no speeches nor languages, where 2 May the Lord hear thee in the day of tribula-
their voices are not heard. tion: may the name of the God of Jacob protect
5 Their sound hath gone forth into all the thee.
earth: and their words unto the ends of the 3 May he send thee help from the sanctuary:
world. and defend thee outof Sion.
6 He hath set his tabernacle in the sun: and he 4 May he be mindful of all thy sacrifices: and
as a bridegroom coming out of his bridechamber, may thy whole burntoffering be made fat.
Hath rejoiced as a giant to run the way: 5 May he give thee according to thy own heart;
7 His going out is from the end of heaven, And and confirm all thy counsels.
his circuit even to the end thereof: and ther is 6 We will rejoice in thy salvation; and in the
no one that can hide himself from his heat. name of our God we shall be exalted.
8 The law of the Lord is unspotted, convert- 7 The Lord fulfil all thy petitions: now have I
ing souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful,
known that the Lord hath saved his anointed. He
giving wisdom to little ones. will hear him from his holy heaven: the salvation
9 The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing of his right hand is in powers.
hearts: the commandment of the Lord is light-
8 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses:
some, enlightening the eyes.
but we will call upon the name of the Lord, our
10 The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for God.
ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are
9 They are bound, and have fallen: but we
true, justified in themselves.
are risen, and are set upright. O Lord, save the
11 More to be desired than gold and many king: and hear us in the day that we shall call
precious stones: and sweeter than honey and the
upon thee.
honeycomb.
12 For thy servant keepeth them, and in keep-
ing them there is a great reward. Chapter 20
13 Who can understand sins? from my secret
ones cleanse me, O Lord: Unto the end. A psalm for David.
14 And from those of others spare thy servant. 2 In thy strength, O Lord, the king shall joy;
If they shall have no dominion over me, then and in thy salvation he shall rejoice exceedingly.