134) Psalm 119 - Cheth, The 8th Part.

Psalm 119 - Cheth, The 8th Part.

8.6.8.6 57 Thou my sure portion art alone, which I did chuse, O Lord:

I have resolv’d, and said, that I would keep thy holy word.

58 With my whole heart I did entreat thy face and favour free:

According to thy gracious word be merciful to me.

59 I thought upon my former ways, and did my life well try; And to thy testimonies pure my feet then turned I.

60 I did not stay, nor linger long, as those that slothful are; But hastily thy laws to keep myself I did prepare.

61 Bands of ill men me robb’d; yet I thy precepts did not slight.

62 I’ll rise at midnight thee to praise, ev’n for thy judgments right.

63 I am companion to all those who fear, and thee obey.

64 O Lord, thy mercy fills the earth: teach me thy laws, I pray.

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