The Book of Psalms in metre close and proper to the Hebrew, smooth and pleasant for the metre, plain and easie for the tunes : with musical notes, arguments, annotations, and index : fitted for the ready use and understanding of all good Christians.

PSAL. I.

To Dutch tune.

Argument.

David shews the felicity and fruitful∣nesse of the godly; the defection and destruction of the wicked.

THat man is blest and blest agen That doth not walk astray, By counsels of ungodly men, Nor stands in sinners way, Nor sits in seate of scornfull mates: [verse 2] But in Gods law delights, And t••ereupon he meditates Continuall daies and nights. [verse 3] Like planted tree by water-springs, Such one shall he be made, Which in his season fruit forth-brings, Whose leaf shall never fade. All shall succeed by him design'd; [verse 4] Th' ungodly are not so, But like the chaff which boyst'rous winde Drives eas'ly to and fro. [verse 5] Therefore th' ungodly never must, Nor any sinner may In Congregation of the Just, Stand up at Judgement day.

[verse 6] For lo the way of men upright, The Lord with favour knowes: Whereas the way shall perish quite Wherein the sinner goes.

Notes

• Heb. Blessednes∣ses.
• Much less practises and perseveres.
• Palm tree ever green. Therefore perfect in kinde and measure Work for good.
• Not boldly as guiltless. Any judge∣ment, speci∣ally the last.