9 I will take no bullock out of thy house, Nor he goats out of thy folds. 10 For every beast of the forest is mine, And the cattle upon a thousand hills. 11 I know all the fowls of the mountains, And the wild beasts of the field are 'mine. 12 If I were hungry, I would not tell thee; For the world is mine, and the fulness thereof. 13 Will I eat the flesh of bulls, Or drink the blood of goats? 14 Offer unto God thanksgiving, And pay thy vows unto the Most High, 16 What hast thou to do to declare my statutes, Or that thou shouldest take my covenant in thy mouth? 17 Seeing thou hatest instruction, And castest my words behind thee. 18 When thou sawest a thief, then thou consentedst with him, And 'hast been "partaker with adulterers. 19 Thou 'givest thy mouth to evil, And thy tongue frameth deceit. 20 Thou sittest and speakest against thy brother, Thou slanderest thine own mother's son. 21 These things hast thou done, and I kept silence; Thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself; But I will reprove thee, and set them in order before 22 Now consider this, ye that forget God, 23 Lest I tear you in pieces, and there be none to deliver. Whoso Poffereth praise glorifieth me; 4 And to him that ordereth his conversation aright Will I show the salvation of God. P Psa. 27. 6. Rom. 12. 1. q Gal. 6. 16. 4 Heb. disposeth his way. PSALM LXVII. DURING THE CAPTIVITY, WHEN THE CAPTIVES BEGAN TO INDULGE AN EXPECTATION OF IMMEDIATE RELEASE. A prayer for the deliverance and prosperity of the Church, 1; that the knowledge of God may thereby be extended among the nations, 2, to the joy of the people, 3–5, and the increase of God's blessings, 6, 7. T To the chief Musician on Neginoth, [i. e., upon the stringed instruments.] A Psalm or Song. Selah! 1 God be merciful unto us, and bless us; 3 Let the people praise thee, O God! 4 O let the nations be glad and sing for joy; For thou shalt judge the people righteously, And 'govern the nations upon earth. Selah! 5 Let the people praise thee, O God; Let all the people praise thee! 6 Then shall the earth yield her increase; And God, even our own God, shall bless us. 7 God shall bless us, And all the ends of the earth shall fear him. a Num. 6. 25, 1 Heb. with us. b Acts 18. 25. ? Heb. lead. • Luke 2. 30, 31. Titus 2. 11. d Lev. 26. 4 PSALM CXXX. DURING THE CAPTIVITY, WHEN THE CAPTIVES BEGAN TO INDULGE AN EXPECTATION OF IMMEDIATE RELEASE. The Psalmist earnestly prayeth, and professeth his hope in the forgiving mercy of God, 1-4; he waiteth and longeth for his salvation, 5, 6; he exhorteth Israel to hope in God, 7, 8. TA Song of Degrees. 1 Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O LORD! 2 LORD, hear my voice; Let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my suppli b cations. 3 If thou, LORD, shouldest mark iniquities, O LORD, who shall stand? 4 But there is forgiveness with thee, ة 7 That thou mayest be feared. I wait for the LORD, My soul doth wait, and in his word do I hope. My soul waiteth for the LORD More than they that watch for the morning; 'I say, more than they that watch for the morning. Let Israel hope in the LORD; For with the LORD there is mercy, And with him is plenteous redemption. 8 And he shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities. PSALM XXV. DURING THE CAPTIVITY, WHEN THE CAPTIVES BEGAN TO INDULGE AN EXPECTATION OF IMMEDIATE RELEASE. The Psalmist's confidence in prayer, 1-6; he prayeth for remission of sins, 7-15; and for help in affliction, 16–22, 1 Unto thee, O 2 O my God, I TA Psalm of David. LORD, do I lift up my soul! Let me not be ashamed, Let not mine enemies triumph over me. 3 Yea, let none that wait on thee be ashamed; Let them be ashamed which transgress without cause. 4 Show me thy ways, O LORD; Teach me thy paths. 5 Lead me in thy truth, and teach me; For thou art the God of my salvation; On thee do I wait all the day. 6 Remember, O LORD, 'thy tender mercies and thy loving-kindnesses; For they have been ever of old. 7 Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my transgressions: 8 According to thy mercy remember thou me Good and upright is the LORD, Therefore will he teach sinners in the way. 9 The meek will he guide in judgment, And the meek will he teach his way. 10 All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth Unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies. a Psalm 22. 5. Rom. 10. 11. b Exod. 88. 13. Psa. 5. 1. 1Heb. thy bowels. Psa. 103. 17. Isa. 63. 15. Jer. 83. 11. 11 For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; For it is great. 12 What man is he that feareth the LORD? Him shall he teach in the way that he shall choose. 13 His soul shall 'dwell at ease, And his seed shall inherit the earth. 14 The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him, 'And he will show them his covenant. 15 Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD, For he shall pluck my feet out of the net. 16 Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; For I am desolate and afflicted. 17 The troubles of my heart are enlarged, O bring thou me out of my distresses. 18 Look upon mine affliction and my pain, And forgive all my sins. 19 Consider mine enemies, for they are many; And they hate me with 'cruel hatred. 20 O keep my soul, and deliver me: Let me not be ashamed, for I put my trust in thee. 21 Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, For I wait on thee. 22 Redeem Israel, O God! Out of all his troubles. e See Rom. 5. 20. d Prov. 19. 23. 2 Heb. lodge in goodness. e Prov. 8. 32. See John 7. 17. Or, And his covenant to make them know it, 4 Heb. bring |