A prayer against adversaries. PSALM 108 The priest after Melchizedek. 13 Through God we shall do valiantly: a Ps. 22. 6. PSALM 109 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. HOLD TOLD not thy peace, O God of my praise: 2 For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful 2 are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue. 3 They compassed me about also with words of hatred; and fought against me f without a cause. 4 For my love they are my adversaries: but I give myself unto prayer. b Ps. 22. 7. Mt. 27. 39. © Ps. 28. 1. d Ps. 119, 86. 1Heb.of deceit. 2 Heb. have opened themselves. e Isa. 5. 14. P. 35. 19. A Ps. 35, 12. cp. Ps. 35. 4-8 &69. 22-28. VPs. 22. 25. k Zech. 3. 1. 3 Or, an adversary. IPs. 1. 5. 5 And they have rewarded me evil form Pa 16. 8. good, and hatred for my love. 6 Set thou a wicked man over him: and klet 3 Satan stand at his right hand. 7 When he shall be judged, let him 4be condemned: and let his prayer become sin. 8 Let his days be few; and let another take his 6 office. 9 Let Phis children be fatherless, and his wife a widow. 10 Let his children be continually vagabonds, and beg: let them seek their bread also out of their desolate places. 11 Let the extortioner catch all that he hath; and let the strangers spoil his labour. 12 Let there be none to extend mercy unto him: neither let there be any to favour his fatherless children. 13 Let his posterity be cut off; and in the generation following let their name be blotted out. 14 Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered with the LORD; and let not the sin of his mother be blotted out. 15 Let them be before the LORD continually, that he may cut off the memory of them from the earth. 4 Heb. go out guilty, or, wicked. n Pro. 28. 9. 5 Heb. the judges of. o Ac. 1. 20. 6 Or, charge. p Ex. 22. 24. 9 Mt. 22. 44. Mk. 12. 36. Lk. 20. 42, 43. Ac. 2 34, 35. He. 1. 13. Ps. 59, 15. t Eph. 1. 20. Col. 3. 1. He. 1.3. 1 Pe. 3. 22. ul Co. 15. 25. Eph. 1. 22. He. 2. 8 & 10. 13. v Isa. 11. 1. 7 Ps. 68. 35. Isa. 5, 17. than the...: have, fc. y Ps. 21. 10. He. 7. 21. 20 & 7. 17. b Zech. 6. 13. c Jn. 12. 34. He. 7. 24, 28. 16 Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slayd Ge. 14. 18. the broken in heart. 17 As he loved cursing, so let it come unto him: as he delighted not in blessing, so let it be far from him. • Ex. 20. 5. f Ps. 16. 8. 9 Ro. 2. 5. Ps. 31. 16. 18 As he clothed himself with cursing like as with his garment, so let it comek Ezek. 35. 6. 10 into his bowels like water, and like oil into his bones. 19 Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him, and for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually. 20 Let this be the reward of mine adversaries from the LORD, and of them that speak evil against my soul. because 21 But do thou for me, O GOD the Lord, Pfor thy name's sake: thy mercy is good, deliver thou me. 22 For I am poor and needy, and my heart is wounded within me. 23 I am gone "like the shadow when it i Ps. 68. 21. P. 86, 1 8 Or, great. 9 Heb. Hallelujah. Ps. 106. 1. Ps. 89. 7 & 149. 1. m Ps. 73. 6. 10 Heb. within him. n Ps. 112. 3, 9. o Ps. 86. 15 & 103. 8. 11 Heb. prey. Mt. 6. 26, 33. 7 Ps. 69, 16. r Job 14. 2. Ps. 102. 11. declineth I am tossed up and down as the locust. 24 My knees are weak through fasting; and my flesh faileth of fatness. 25 I became also " a reproach unto them: when they looked upon me they shaked their heads. 26 d Help me, O LORD my God: O save me according to thy mercy: 27 That they may know that this is thy hand; that thou, LORD, hast done it. 28 Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice. 29 Let mine adversaries be clothed with shame, and let them cover themselves with their own confusion, as with a mantle. 30 I will greatly praise the LORD with my mouth; yea, I will praise him among the multitude. 31 For he shall stand "at the right hand of the poor, to save him from 5 those that condemn his soul. PSALM 110 A Psalm of David. Tthou fat my right hand, until I HE LORD said unto my Lord, "Sit make thine enemies thy footstool. 2 The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength "out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. 3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness 7 from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth. 4 The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of d Melchizedek. 5 The Lord fat thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath. 6 He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places with the dead bodies; he ishall wound the heads over 8 many countries. 7 He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head. PSALM 111 PRAISE ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. 2 The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. 3 His work is honourable and glorious: and "his righteousness endureth for ever. 4 He hath made his wonderful works to and full of compassion. be remembered: the LORD is gracious 5 He hath given 11 meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. 6 He hath shewed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. 8 d They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness. 9f He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name. 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: 2a good understanding have all they that do 3his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. PSALM 112 PRAISE ye the LORD. ? Blessed is d Isa. 40. 8. Ps. 81. 5. i Ps. 99. 3 Deu. 27. 9. good success. the man that feareth the LORD,Jos. 3. 13, 16. that delighteth greatly in his command-3 Heb. them. ments. 2" His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed. 3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever. 4" Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous. 5 A good man "sheweth favour, and lendeth he will guide his affairs with 5 discretion. 6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance. 76 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: 9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour. 10 The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish. PRAISE PSALM 113 ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD. 2 Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. 3" From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD's name is to be praised. 4 The LORD is "high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens. 5 Who is like unto the LORD our God, who 7 dwelleth on high, 6 Who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth! 7 He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill; 8 That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people. 9 ce He maketh the barren woman 8 to o Pa. 68. 16. 4Heb. Hallelu- & 37. 26. Ps. 111. 4. w Isa 48. 11. Mt. 5. 42. 5 Heb. judgment. Pa. 10. 6. Pro. 1. 33. To ver. 8, y Ac. 12. 23. a Pa. 42. 3. Ps. 135. 15-18. d Deu. 4. 28. Isa. 44. 10-20. Ac. 19. 26. j 1 Sa. 2. 1. I Pro. 10. 28. Ps. 84. 9. o Ps. 135. L 8. Ps. 99. 2. 6 Heb. with. t PB. 108. 4. The might of the Lord. keep house, and to be a joyful mother of children. Praise ye the LORD. PSALM 114 WHEN went from a people of WHEN Israel went out of Egypt, the strange language; 2 Judah was his sanctuary, and Israel his dominion. 3 The sea saw it, and fled: "Jordan was driven back. 4 The mountains skipped like rams, and the little hills like lambs. 5 PWhat ailed thee, O thou sea, that thou fleddest? thou Jordan, that thou wast driven back? 6 Ye mountains, that ye skipped like rams; and ye little hills, like lambs? 7 Tremble, thou earth, at the presence of the Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob; 8 Which turned the rock into a standing water, the flint into a fountain of waters. 10 PSALM 115 "NOT unto thy name give glory, for OT unto us, O LORD, not unto us, thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake. 2 Wherefore should the heathen say, a Where is now their God? 3 But our God is in the heavens: he hath done whatsoever he hath pleased. 4 Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. 5 They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not: 6 They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not: 7 They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat. 8 They that make them are like unte them; so is every one that trusteth in them. 9 O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: he is their help and their "shield. 10 O house of Aaron, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield. 11 Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: he is their help and their shield. 12 The LORD hath been mindful of us: he will bless us; he will bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron. 13 He will bless them that fear the LORD, both small and great. 14 The LORD shall "increase you more Heb.eralteth and more, you and your children. 15 Ye are blessed of the LORD which made heaven and earth. himself to Isa. 57. 15. a Pa. 148. 4. bb Ps. 105, 45. ec1 Sa, 25. Lan. 54 1. 8 Heb. to dwell in an house. 16 The heaven, even the heavens, are the LORD'S: but the earth hath he given to the children of men, 17 The dead praise not the LORD, neither any that go down into silence. 18 aa But we will bless the LORD froin this time forth and for evermore. Praise the LORD. Thanksgivings for PSALM 116 PSALM 116 a Ps. 5i. 4. b Ps. 54. 7. c Ps. 18. 1. & 118. Ps. 86. 1. 1 Heb I LOVE the LORD, because the bath d. 1. heard my voice and my supplications. 2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him las long as I live. 39 The sorrows of death compassed me, and the pains of hell 2 gat hold upon me: I found trouble and sorrow. 4 Then called I upon the name of the LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, deliver my soul. 5Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful. in my days. f Ps. 146. 3. Ps. 18. 4. 2 Heb. found me. 3 Heb. cut them off. à Pa. 18. 6. i Pa. 86. 15. j Ps. 145. 17. Deu. L. 44 / Ps. 58. 9. 6 The LORD preserveth the "simple: "Im was brought low, and he helped me. 7 Return unto thy "rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee. 8P For thou hast delivered my soul from death, mine eyes from tears, and my feet from falling. 9 I will walk before the LORD in the land of the living. 10I believed, therefore have I spoken: I was greatly afflicted: 11 "I said in my haste, All men are liars. 12 What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? 13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. 14I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people. 15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. 16 O LORD, truly I am thy servant; I am thy servant, and d the son of thine handmaid: thou hast loosed my bonds. 17 I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, 9 and will call upon the name of the LORD. 18 I will pay my vows unto the LORD now in the presence of all his people, 19 In the courts of the LORD's house, in the midst of thee, O Jerusalem. Praise ye the LORD. Ps. 19. 7. Pro, 1. 4. P. 79. 8. 4 Heb. o Jer. 6. 16. & 86. 13. 82 Co. 4. 13. Lk. 1. 51. u Ps. 31. 22. Ps. 16. 5. Lk. 22. 17. y 2 Co. 6. 9. PR. 22 25. ver. 18. a Ps. 24 7, 9. b Nu. 23. 10. e Isa. 35. 8. Rev. 22. 14. d Ps. 86. 16. e Ps. 107. 22. 1/ Mt. 21. 42. Mk. 12. 10,11. Lk. 20. 17. Ac. 4 11. Eph. 2. 20. 1 Pe. 2. 4, 6. I ver. 13. 5 Heb. from the LORD. h ver. 14. P. 105. 45. Mt. 21. 9 Lk. 13. 35. 2 For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and "the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. Praise ye the LORD. Ps. 6. 4. PSALM 118 GIVE thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever. 29 Let Israel now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 3 Let the house of Aaron now say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 4 Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever. 5I called upon the LORD 7in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in large place. Ro. 15. 11. Ps. 97. 11. Ps. 100. 5. Ex. 27. 2 1Ch 16.34,41 Pa. 106. 1. P. 115.9-11. p ver. 1. 6 Or, perfect, at or, sincere. 7 Heb. out of distress. 2 Sa. 22. 20. He. 13. 6. 8 Heb. for me. Ps. 56. 4, 11. 6The LORD is 8 on my side; "I will not 1 Jn. 3.9 fear: what can man do unto me? & 5. 18. help and deliverance. 7 The LORD taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. 8 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man. 9 It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes. 10 All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I 3 destroy them. 11 They compassed me about; yea, they compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD I will destroy them. 12 They compassed ine about k like bees; they are quenched as the fire of thorus: for in the name of the LORD I will 4 destroy them. 13 Thou hast thrust sore at me that I might fall: but the LORD helped me. 14 The LORD is my strength and song, and is become my salvation. 15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the tabernacles of the righteous: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly. 16 The right hand of the LORD is exalted: the right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly. 17 I shall not die, but live, and "declare the works of the LORD. 18 The LORD hath chastened me sore: but he hath not given me over unto death. 19 "Open to me the gates of righteousness: I will go into them, and I will praise the LORD: 20 This gate of the LORD, into which the righteous shall enter. 21 I will praise thee: for thou hast heard me, and art become my salvation. 22/The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner. 23 This is the LORD's doing; it is marvellous in our eyes. 24 This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. 25 Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity. 26 Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the LORD: we have blessed you. out of the house of the LORD. 27 God is the LORD, which hath shewed us light bind the sacrifice with cords, even unto "the horns of the altar. 28 Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee. 29 PO give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good for his mercy endureth for ever. 13 With my lips have I declared all the judgments of thy mouth. 14 I have irejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, as much as in all riches. 15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. 1 Tim. 6. 10. He. 13. 5. 2 Heb. Make to pass. e 2 Sa. 7. 25. fLk. 2. 19, 51. ver. 26, 64, 68, 108, 124, h ver. 20. ver. 162, jver. 77. 16 I will delight myself in thy statutes:& I will not forget thy word. GIMEL. 17 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live, and keep thy word. 18 Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. 19 I am a stranger in the earth: hide not thy commandments from me. ver. 24, 77, 92, 143, 174. 3 Or, So shall I answer reproacheth 1 Ps. 13. 6. 4 Heb. Reveal. m Lev, 25. 23. 5 Heb. at large. 20 "My soul breaketh for the longing that it hath unto thy judgments at all Pa. 84. 2. times. o Mt. 10. 18. 21 Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, which do err from thy command-p ments. 22 Remove from me reproach and contempt; for I have kept thy testimonies. 23 Princes also did sit and speak against me but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes. 24 Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellers. DALETH. 25 My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word. 26 I have declared my ways, and thou heardest me: teach me thy statutes. 27 Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works. 28 My soul 7melteth for heaviness: strengthen thou me according unto thy word. 29 Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously. 30 I have chosen the way of truth: thy judgments have I laid before me. 31 I have stuck unto thy testimonies: O LORD, put me not to shame.. Ps. 63. 4 rver. 33, 31, Ro. 15. 4. Heb. of ver. 11, 38, 41, 58, 67, 76, 82, 103, 116, 123, 133, 140, 148, 154, 158, 162, 170, 172. P. 44. 25. w ver. 37, 40, 88, 93, 107, 149, 154, 156, 159. r Ezr. 9. 3. y ver. 34, 73, 125, 144, 169. Ge. 47. 9. 7 Heb. droppeth. a Ps. 63, 6. 6 Ps. 16. 5. praises, and professions. 32 I will run the way of thy commandments, when thou shalt "enlarge my heart. HE. 33 Teach me, O LORD, the way of thy statutes; and I shall keep it unto the end. 34 Give me understanding, and I shall keep thy law; yea, I shall observe it with my whole heart. 35 Make me to go in the path of thy commandments; for therein do I de light. 36 Incline my heart unto thy testimonies, and not to covetousness. 37 2 Turn away mine eyes from behold. ing vanity; and quicken thou me in thy way. 38Stablish thy word unto thy servant, who is devoted to thy fear. 39 Turn away my reproach which I fear: for thy judgments are good. 40 Behold, I have longed after thy precepts: quicken me in thy righteous ness. VAU. 41 Let thy mercies / come also unto me, O LORD, even thy salvation, according to thy word. 42 3 So shall I have wherewith to answer him that reproacheth me: for I trust in thy word. 43 And take not the word of truth utterly out of my mouth; for I have hoped in thy judgments. 44 So shall I keep thy law continually for ever and ever. 45 And I will walk 5at liberty: for I seek thy precepts. 46 I will speak of thy testimonies also "before kings, and will not be ashamed. 47 And I will delight myself in thy commandments, which I have loved. 48 P My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes. ZAIN. 49 Remember the word unto thy ser vant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope. 50 This is my comfort in my affliction: for "thy word hath quickened me. 51 The proud have had me greatly in derision yet have I not declined from thy law. 52 I remembered thy judgments of old, O LORD; and have comforted myself. 53 Horror hath taken hold upon me because of the wicked that forsake thy law. 54 Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage. 55 I have remembered thy name, O LORD, in the night, and have kept thy law. 56 This I had, because I kept thy precepts. CHETH. 57 Thou art my portion, O LORD: I have said that I would keep thy words. Sundry prayers, PSALM 119 58 I intreated thy favour with my whole heart be merciful unto me according to thy word. 59 dI thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies. 60 I made haste, and delayed not to keep thy commandments. 61 The 2 bands of the wicked have robbed me: but I have not forgotten thy law. 62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments. 63 I am a companion of all them that fear thee, and of them that keep thy precepts. 64 The earth, O LORD, is full of thy mercy: teach me thy statutes. TETH. 1 Heb. face. a So ver. 61. 93, 109, 141, 153, 176. b ver. 41. e Ps. 39. 4. d Lk. 15. 17. 2 Or, companies. 3 Heb. faithfulness Ac. 16. 25. f Ps. 33. 5. g Ps. 89. 2 & 148. 6. 1 Pe. 1. 25. h Ps. 89. 1. ration and generation. praises, and professions. the smoke; yet ado I not forget thy statutes. 84 How many are the days of thy servant? when wilt thou execute judg ment on them that persecute me? 85 The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law. 86 All thy commandments are 3 faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me. 87 They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts. 88 Quicken me after thy lovingkindness; so shall I keep the testimony of thy mouth. LAMED. 89 For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. 90 Thy faithfulness is 4 unto all generations: thou hast established the earth, 65 Thou hast dealt well with thy ser- 4 Heb. to gene- and it 5 abideth. 67 Before I was afflicted I went astray: but now have I kept thy word. 68 kThou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes. i ver. 25, 107, 169. 5 Heb. standeth. jver. 71, 75. Jer. 31. 18, 19. He. 12. 6-11. 69 The proud have forged a lie against Ps. 106. 1. me: but I will keep thy precepts with my whole heart. 70 Their heart is as fat as grease; but I Job 15. 27. delight in thy law. 71 It jis good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn thy statutes. 72" The law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver. JOD. Isa. 6, 10, m Mt. 5. 18, n Ps. 19. 10. ver. 127. o ver. 113, 163, 165. 76 Let, I pray thee, thy merciful kindness be 8 for my comfort, according to thy 8 Heb, to word unto thy servant. comfort me. v Ps. 19. 10. 91 They continue this day according to thine ordinances: for all are thy servants. 92 Unless thy law had been my delights, I should then have perished in mine affliction. 93 I will never forget thy precepts: for with them thou hast quickened me. 94 I am thine, save me; for I have sought thy precepts. 95 The wicked have waited for me to destroy me: but I will consider thy testimonies. 96 I have seen an end of all perfection: but thy commandment is exceeding broad. .MEM מ 97 O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day. 98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me " wiser than mine enemies: for 6 they are ever with me. 99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation. 100 I "understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts. 101 I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word. 102 I have not departed from thy judg ments: for thou hast taught me. 77 Let thy tender mercies come unto me, 103 How "sweet are thy words unto my that I may live: for thy law is my delight. 9 Heb. palate. 9 taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my 78 Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts. 79 Let those that fear thee turn unto me, and those that have known thy testimonies. w ver. 128. a ver. 15. y Pro. 6. 23. mouth! 104 Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore "I hate every false way. NUN. 105 Thy word is a 10 lamp unto my feet, 80 Let my heart be sound in thy statutes; 10 or, candle. and a light unto my path. that I be not ashamed. - САРН. 81 My soul fainteth for thy salvation: but I hope in thy word. 82 Mine eyes fail for thy word, saying, When wilt thou comfort me? 83 For I am become like a bottle in ≈ Ne. 10. 29. a Ps. 73. 26 & 84. 2. b ver. 25. c ver. 123. d Hos. 11. 2 He. 13. 15. Job 30. 30. 106 I have sworn, and I will perform it, that I will keep thy righteous judg ments. 107 I am afflicted very much quicken me, O LORD, according unto thy word. 108 Accept, I beseech thee, d the freewill offerings of my mouth, O LORD, and teach me thy judgments. |