Scottish Metrical Psalter: Psalms of David in MetreEremitical Press This is the translation approved by the Church of Scotland in 1650. All one hundred and fifty psalms are rigorously translated into rhythmic verses that are easy to sing and set to music. The beauty of 1650 English verse makes this volume a treasure. Includes preface and glossary. |
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... son; this day i have begotten thee. 8ask of me, and for heritage the heathen i'll make thine; and, for possession, i to thee will give earth's utmost line. 9Thou shalt, as with a weighty rod of iron, break them all; and, as a potter's ...
... son; this day i have begotten thee. 8ask of me, and for heritage the heathen i'll make thine; and, for possession, i to thee will give earth's utmost line. 9Thou shalt, as with a weighty rod of iron, break them all; and, as a potter's ...
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... son. 1o lord, how are my foes increased? against me many rise. 2many say of my soul, for him in God no succour lies ... sons of men! how long 2o will ye love vanities? 8,6,8,6 8,6,8,6 How long my glory turn to shame, and will ye 3 Psalm ...
... son. 1o lord, how are my foes increased? against me many rise. 2many say of my soul, for him in God no succour lies ... sons of men! how long 2o will ye love vanities? 8,6,8,6 8,6,8,6 How long my glory turn to shame, and will ye 3 Psalm ...
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... son of man , that thou so kind to him should'st be ? 5for thou a little lower hast him than the angels made ; With glory and with dignity thou crowned hast his head . 6 of thy hands ' works thou mad'st him lord , all under's feet didst ...
... son of man , that thou so kind to him should'st be ? 5for thou a little lower hast him than the angels made ; With glory and with dignity thou crowned hast his head . 6 of thy hands ' works thou mad'st him lord , all under's feet didst ...
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... sons. The just he proves: But his soul hates the wicked man, and him that vi'lence loves. 6snares, fire and brimstone, furious storms, on sinners he shall rain: This, as the portion of their cup, doth unto them pertain. 7Because the ...
... sons. The just he proves: But his soul hates the wicked man, and him that vi'lence loves. 6snares, fire and brimstone, furious storms, on sinners he shall rain: This, as the portion of their cup, doth unto them pertain. 7Because the ...
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... sons of men the faithful do decay . 2Unto his neighbour ev'ry one doth utter vanity : They with a double heart do speak , and lips of flattery . 3God shall cut off all flatt'ring lips , tongues that speak proudly thus , 4We'll with our ...
... sons of men the faithful do decay . 2Unto his neighbour ev'ry one doth utter vanity : They with a double heart do speak , and lips of flattery . 3God shall cut off all flatt'ring lips , tongues that speak proudly thus , 4We'll with our ...
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4For affliction Bashan bless cast certainly His mercies chief Musician command dost dure Most firm dwell earth Edom Egypt en'mies enemies ev'n ev'ry evermore eyes fear firm and sure foes Gittith give glad glory God's grace faileth never gracious hath hear heart heathen heav'n hill iniquity isr’el Isr'el's Israel Jehovah King land lift Lord doth loving-kindness Maschil mercies dure metrical Psalter mighty mouth Neginoth pow'r prayer Psalm of Asaph Psalm of David rejoice reproach shame Sheminith sing praises sith Song of degrees soul strength sure Eternally tender mercies thou art thou didst thou hast thou shalt thy face thy holy thy judgments thy laws thy mercy thy name thy precepts thy right hand thy righteousness thy salvation thy servant thy statutes thy testimonies thy word tongue unto the Lord unto thee upright Version C.M. voice wicked wrath Zion
Popular passages
Page 46 - I cried to thee, O LORD ; and unto the LORD I made supplication. 9 What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit ? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth ? 10 Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me : LORD, be thou my helper.
Page 22 - To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul : And he said, I WILL love thee, O LORD, my strength.
Page 176 - The Lord, ye know, is God indeed ; Without our aid He did us make : We are His flock, He doth us feed, And for His sheep He doth us take.
Page 176 - ALL people that on earth do dwell, Sing to the Lord with cheerful voice ; Him serve with fear, his praise forth tell ; Come ye before him and rejoice.
Page 66 - He put a new song in my mouth, our God to magnify: Many shall see it, and shall fear, and on the Lord rely.
Page 61 - And forsaketh not his saints; They are preserved for ever: But the seed of the wicked shall be cut off. 29 The righteous shall inherit the land, And dwell therein for ever.
Page 243 - Behold how good a thing it is, And how becoming well, Together such as brethren are, In unity to dwell.
Page 72 - Then will I to God's altar go, to God my chiefest joy : Yea, God, my God, thy name to praise my harp I will employ. 5 Why art thou then cast down, my soul ? what should discourage thee ? And why with vexing thoughts art thou disquieted in me...
Page 176 - For why ? the LORD our GOD is good, His Mercy is for ever sure ; His Truth at all times firmly stood, And shall from age to age endure.
Page 250 - If thee, Jerusalem, I forget, Skill part from my right hand. My tongue to my mouth's roof let cleave, If I do thee forget, Jerusalem, and thee above My chief joy do not set.