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 trouble, have mercy vpon me, and hearken vnto my prayer.

O ye sons of men, how long will ye blaspheme mine honour : and have such pleasure in vanity, and seeke after leasing?

Know this also, that the Lord hath chosen to himself the man that is godly : when J call vpon the Lord, he will hear me.

Stand in aw, and sin not : commune with your own heart, and in your chamber, and be still.

Offer the sacrifice of righteousness : and put your trust in the Lord.

There be many that say : who will shew vs any good?

Lord, lift thou vp : the light of thy countenance vpon vs.

Thou hast put gladness in my heart : since the time that their corn and wine [and oil] increased.

J will lay me down in peace, and take my rest : for it is thou, Lord, only that makest me dwell in safety.

The v. Psalm.

Verba mea auribus.

Ponder my words, O Lord ; consider my meditation.

O hearken thou vnto the voice of my calling, my King, and my God : for vnto thee will I make my prayer.

My voice shalt thou hear betimes, O Lord : early in the morning will J direct my prayer vnto thee, and will look vp.

For thou art the God that hast no pleasure in wickednes : neither shall any evil dwell with thee.

Such as be foolish shall not stand in thy sight: for thou hatest all them that work vanity.

Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing : the Lord will abhor both the blood-thirsty and deceitfull man.