The Psalmes of David translated into lyrick-verse, according to the scope, of the original. And illustrated, with a short argument, and a briefe prayer, or meditation; before, & after, every Psalme. By George Wither

Psa, 70.

To the cheef Musitian a Psalme of David to bring to Remembrance. The Church praies for deliverance from her persecutors; prophetically imprecates their confu∣sion; & desires the prosperitie of the Godlie, &c. It may be sung when oppressors insult over vs. &c.

DEferr not Lord, thy succours longe But, bring my Foes to shame; Ev'n those, who plott my soul to wronge, Bring back, with losse & blame. On them who skoffe, & flout at mee, Bestowe the Scorners hire: But, make them glad, & ioye in thee, Who after thee enquire.

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Still, God be prais'd, let all men say, Who, on his ayde relie; And, make, oh Lord, no more delay, For, in great want, am I. I will no other aide emplore, Then, what thou shalt afford; To bring me succours, now therfore, Thy healp, defer not, Lord.

Healp vs, oh Lord; for thou only art our healper, & wee have no other hopes but in thee. Make us not the spoile

or scorne of those, who desire, & practise the destruction of our soules: But, grant rather, oh God! that all they who fear thee, may be comforted in our speedy deliverances; Reioice in thy Mercies; relie on thee in their necessities; & ascribe all thancks, honour, & glorie to thy blessed Name, for ever more. Amen.