Chapter 137

The whole Church, or any just person, rendereth thanks to God for his benefits ℣.4 praying that all Kings and Kingdoms may do the same, ℣.4 because God being high respecteth and advanceth the humble.

1. 1

   To David himself. I will confess to thee, o Lord, in my whole heart: because thou hast heard the words of my mouth. In the sight of Angels I will sing to thee:

2. 2

   I will adore toward thy holy temple, and will confess to thy name: For thy mercy, and thy truth: because thou hast magnified above every thing thy holy name.

3. 3

   In what day soever I shall invocate thee, hear me: thou wilt multiply strength in my soul.

4. 4

   Let all the kings of the earth, o Lord, confess to thee: because they have heard all the words of thy mouth:

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   And let them sing in the ways of our Lord: because great is the glory of our Lord.

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   Because our Lord is high, and he beholdeth low things: and high things he knoweth far off.

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   If I shall walk in the midst of tribulation, thou wilt quicken me: and upon the wrath of mine enemies thou hast extended thy hand, and thy right hand hath saved me.

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   Our Lord will repay for me: o Lord thy mercy is for ever: despise not the works of thy hands.