The Psalms of David in meeter: newly translated, and diligently compared with the originall text, and former translations, more plaine, smooth, and agreeable to the text, then any heretofore. ; Allowed by the authority of the General Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland, and appointed to be sung in congregations and families.

PSAL. XVI. Michtam of David.

LOrd keep me: for I trust in thee To God thus was my speech,Line 2 Thou art my Lord, and unto thee my goodnesse doth not reach: To saints on earth, to th'excellentLine 3 where my delight's all plac't. Their sorrows shall be multipli'd,Line 4 to other gods that haste:

Of their drink-offerings of bloud I will no offering make, Yea, neither I their very names up in my lips will take. God is of mine inheritanceLine 5 and cup the portion: The lot that fallen is to me, thou dost maintain alone.

Unto me happily the linesLine 6 in pleasant places fell; Yea, the inheritance I got, in beautie doth excell. I blesse the Lord, because he dothLine 7 by counsel me conduct: And in the seasons of the night, my reins do me instruct.

Before me still the Lord I set:Line 8 sith it is so, that he Doth ever stand at my right hand, I shall not moved be. Line 9

Because of this my heart is glad,Line 9 and joy shall be exprest Ev'n by my glory: and my flesh in confidence shall rest.

Because my soul in grave to dwellLine 10 shall not be left by thee; Nor wilt thou give thine Holy One corruption to see. Thou wilt me shew the path of life:Line 11 of joyes there is full store Before thy face, at thy right hand are pleasures evermore.