The Psalms of David set forth in English meeter set forth by Francis Rous...

The third part.

[verse 21] The wicked borroweth, but the same againe he doth not pay; Whereas the righteous mercy shewes, and gives his owne away. [verse 22] For such as blessed be of God inherit shall the land; But they that cursed be of him shall perish by his hand.

[verse 23] By the great Lord the good mans steps are ordered, and set right: For in the path of righteous men he greatly doth delight. [verse 24] And though he fall, yet utterly cast downe he shall not lye; Because the Lord with his right hand upholds him graciously.

[verse 25] I have been young, and now am old, yet never seen I have

The just forsaken, nor his seed like beggers bread to crave. [verse 26] But he is ever mercifull, and lends to those that need; And after him a blessing leaves unto his blessed seed.

[verse 27] Therefore from evill for depart, do righteously and well; And through Gods mercy then be sure for evermore to dwell. [verse 28] For God loves judgement, and 〈◊〉〈◊〉 Sain•…•… no time forsaketh he; Preserv'd still are they, but cut off the sinners race shall be.