8,6,8,6 ^1Ye righteous, in the Lord rejoice; it comely is and right, That upright men, with thankful voice, should praise the Lord of might. ^2Praise God with harp, and unto him sing with the psaltery; Upon a ten-string'd instrument make ye sweet melody. ^3A new song to him sing, and play with loud noise skilfully; ^4For right is God's word, all his works are done in verity. ^5To judgment and to righteousness a love he beareth still; The loving-kindness of the Lord the earth throughout doth fill. ^6The heavens by the word of God did their beginning take; And by the breathing of his mouth he all their hosts did make. ^7The waters of the seas he brings together as an heap; And in storehouses, as it were, he layeth up the deep. ^8Let earth, and all that live therein, with rev'rence fear the Lord; Let all the world's inhabitants dread him with one accord. ^9For he did speak the word, and done it was without delay; Established it firmly stood, whatever he did say. ^10God doth the counsel bring to nought which heathen folk do take; And what the people do devise of none effect doth make. ^11O but the counsel of the Lord doth stand for ever sure; And of his heart the purposes from age to age endure. ^12That nation blessed is, whose God Jehovah is, and those A blessed people are, whom for his heritage he chose. ^13The Lord from heav'n sees and beholds all sons of men full well: ^14He views all from his dwelling-place that in the earth do dwell. ^15He forms their hearts alike, and all their doings he observes. ^16Great hosts save not a king, much strength no mighty man preserves. ^17An horse for preservation is a deceitful thing; And by the greatness of his strength can no deliv'rance bring. ^18Behold on those that do him fear the Lord doth set his eye; Ev'n those who on his mercy do with confidence rely. ^19From death to free their soul, in dearth life unto them to yield. ^20Our soul doth wait upon the Lord; he is our help and shield. ^21Sith in his holy name we trust, our heart shall joyful be. ^22Lord, let thy mercy be on us, as we do hope in thee. |