[A Psalm of David.][1]To thee, O Lord, have I lifted up my soul.[2]O my God, I have trusted in thee: let me not be confounded, neither let mine enemies laugh me to scorn.[3]For none of them that wait on thee shall in any wise be ashamed: let them be ashamed that transgress without cause.[4]Shew me thy ways, O Lord; and teach me thy paths.[5]Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art God my Saviour: and I have waited on thee all the day.[6]Remember thy compassions, O Lord, and thy mercies, for they are from everlasting.[7]Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my sins of ignorance: remember me according to thy mercy, for thy goodness' sake, O Lord.[8]Good and upright is the Lord: therefore will he instruct sinners in the way.[9]The meek will he guide in judgment: the meek will he teach his ways.[10]All the ways of the Lord are mercy and truth to them that seek his covenant and his testimonies.[11]For thy name's sake, O Lord, do thou also be merciful to my sin; for it is great.[12]Who is the man that fears the Lord? he shall instruct him in the way which he has chosen.[13]His soul shall dwell in prosperity; and his seed shall inherit the earth.[14]The Lord is the strength of them that fear him; and his covenant is to manifest truth to them.[15]Mine eyes are continually to the Lord; for he shall draw my feet out of the snare.[16]Look upon me, and have mercy upon me; for I am an only child and poor.[17]The afflictions of my heart have been multiplied; deliver me from my distresses.[18]Look upon mine affliction and my trouble; and forgive all my sins.[19]Look upon mine enemies; for they have been multiplied; and they have hated me with unjust hatred.[20]Keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I have hoped in thee.[21]The harmless and upright joined themselves to me: for I waited for thee, O Lord.[22]Deliver Israel, O God, out of all his afflictions.
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Author: Sir Lancelot Charles Lee Brenton (1851)
Source: ecmarsh.com