Old Testament

Psalms 119:66-72 Metrical Psalms 1650 (MP1650)

66. Good judgment me, and knowledge teach,for I thy word believe.

67. Ere I afflicted was I stray'd;but now I keep thy word.

68. Both good thou art, and good thou do'st:teach me thy statutes, Lord.

69. The men that are puff 'd up with prideagainst me forg'd a lie;Yet thy commandements observewith my whole heart will I.

70. Their hearts, through worldly ease and wealth,as fat as grease they be:But in thy holy law I takedelight continually.

71. It hath been very good for methat I afflicted was,That I might well instructed be,and learn thy holy laws.

72. The word that cometh from thy mouthis better unto meThan many thousands and great sumsof gold and silver be.

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