Old Testament

Psalms 118:5-17 Metrical Psalms 1650 (MP1650)

5. I in distress call'd on the Lord;the Lord did answer me:He in a large place did me set,from trouble made me free.

6. The mighty Lord is on my side,I will not be afraid;For any thing that man can doI shall not be dismay'd.

7. The Lord doth take my part with themthat help to succour me:Therefore on those that do me hateI my desire shall see.

8. Better it is to trust in Godthan trust in man's defence;

9. Better to trust in God than makeprinces our confidence.

10. The nations, joining all in one,did compass me about:But in the Lord's most holy nameI shall them all root out.

11. They compass'd me about; I say,they compass'd me about:But in the Lord's most holy nameI shall them all root out.

12. Like bees they compass'd me about;like unto thorns that flameThey quenched are: for them shall Idestroy in God's own name.

13. Thou sore hast thrust, that I might fall,but my Lord helped me.

14. God my salvation is become,my strength and song is he.

15. In dwellings of the righteousis heard the melodyOf joy and health: the Lord's right handdoth ever valiantly.

16. The right hand of the mighty Lordexalted is on high;The right hand of the mighty Lorddoth ever valiantly.

17. I shall not die, but live,and shall the works of God discover.

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