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. XIX. To the chief musician, A Psalm of David. (Book 19)

THe heav'ns Gods glory do declare: the skyes his hand-works preach. Day utters speech to day, and nightLine 2 to night doth knowledge teach. There is no speech nor tongue, to whichLine 3 their voice doth not extend. Their line is gone through all the earth,Line 4 their words to the worlds end.

In them he set the sun a tent, Who bride-groom-like forth goesLine 5 From's chamber, as a strong man doth, to run his race, rejoyce. From heav'ns end is his going forth,Line 6 circling to th'end again: And there is nothing from his heat that hidden doth remain.

Gods Law is perfect, and convertsLine 7 the soul in sin that lyes: Gods testimony is most sure, and makes the simple wise. The statutes of the Lord are right,Line 8 and do rejoyce the heart: The Lords command is pure, and doth light to the eyes impart.

Unspotted is the fear of God,Line 9 and doth endure for ever: The judgements of the Lord are true, and righteous altogether. Line 10

They, more then gold, yea, much fine gold,Line 10 to be desired are: Then honey, from the honey comb that dropeth, sweeter far.

Moreover, they thy servant warnLine 11 how he his life should frame: A great reward provided is for them that keep the same. Who can his errours understand?Line 12 O cleanse thou me within From secret faults. Thy servant keepLine 13 from all presumptuous sin,

And do not suffer them to have dominion over me: Then righteous and innocent I from much sin shall be. The words which from my mouth proceed,Line 14 the thoughts sent from my heart Accept, O Lord, for thou my strength and my redeemer art.