Chapter 35

The Prophet describeth the wicked malice of obstinate sinners. ℣.6 Against which he opposeth God's infinite goodness, ℣.9 with his provident mercy towards the worst, and just reward of the good; ℣.12 praying to escape the dangerous gulf of pride.

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   Unto the end, to the servant of our Lord David himself. within himself, that he would sin: there is

2. 2

   The unjust hath said no fear of God before his eyes.

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   Because he hath done deceitfully in his sight: that his iniquity may be found unto hatred.

4. 4

   The words of his mouth are iniquity, and guile: he would not understand that he might do well.

5. 5

   He hath meditated iniquity in his bed: he hath set himself on every way not good, and malice he hath not hated.

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   Lord thy mercy is in heaven: and thy truth even to the clouds.

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   Thy justice as the hills of God: thy judgments are great depth. Men & beasts thou wilt save, o Lord,

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   as thou hast multiplied thy mercy, o God. But the children of men shall hope in the covert of thy wings.

9. 9

   They shall be inebriated with the plenty of thy house: and with the torrent of thy pleasure thou shalt make them drink.

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    Because with thee is the fountain of life: and in thy light we shall see light.

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    Extend thy mercy to them that know thee, and thy justice to them, that are of a right heart.

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    Let not the foot of pride come to me: and let not the hand of a sinner move me.

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    There have they fallen that work iniquity: they were expelled, neither could they stand.