Psalms 40:8-13 Metrical Psalms 1650 (MP1650)

8. To do thy will I take delight,O thou my God that art;Yea, that most holy law of thineI have within my heart.

9. Within the congregation greatI righteousness did preach:Lo, thou dost know, O Lord, that Irefrained not my speech.

10. I never did within my heartconceal thy righteousness;I thy salvation have declar'd,and shown thy faithfulness:Thy kindness, which most loving is,concealed have not I,Nor from the congregation greathave hid thy verity.

11. Thy tender mercies, Lord, from meO do thou not restrain;Thy loving-kindness, and thy truth,let them me still maintain.

12. For ills past reck'ning compass me,and mine iniquitiesSuch hold upon me taken have,I cannot lift mine eyes:They more than hairs are on mine head,thence is my heart dismay'd.

13. Be pleased, Lord, to rescue me;Lord, hasten to mine aid.

Psalms 40