8 They that make them shall be like unto them; 9 O Israel, trust thou in the LORD: He is their help and their shield. 10 O house of Aaron, trust ye in the LORD: II Ye that fear the LORD, trust in the LORD: 12 The LORD hath been mindful of us; he will He will bless the house of Israel; He will bless the house of Aaron. 13 He will bless them that fear the LORD, Both small and great, 14 The LORD increase you more and more, You and your children. 15 Blessed are ye of the LORD, Which made heaven and earth. 16 The heavens are the heavens of the LORD; But the earth hath he given to the children of men. 17 The dead praise not 1the LORD, Neither any that go down into silence; 1 18 But we will bless the LORD From this time forth and for evermore. 116 I love the LORD, because he hath heard 2 Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, And the pains of 'Sheol 'gat hold upon me: Then called I upon the name of the LORD; 1 Heb. Jah. 2 Heb. Hallelujah. 3 Or, the grave 4 Or, found me The LORD preserveth the simple: I was brought low, and he saved me. For the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee. And my feet from falling. I will walk before the LORD 6 7 8 9 5 Heb. Hallelujah. I am thy servant, the son of thine handmaid ; I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanks- 17 And will call upon the name of the LORD. I will pay my vows unto the LORD, Yea, in the presence of all his people; In the courts of the LORD's house, O praise the LORD, all ye nations; For his mercy is great toward us; And the truth of the LORD endureth for ever. 18 19 1 117 2 1 Heb. Jah. 1181 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: For his mercy endureth for ever. 2 Let Israel now say, 5 Out of my distress I called upon 'the LORD: 6 The LORD is on my side; I will not fear : 7 The LORD is on my side among them that Therefore shall I see my desire upon them that 8 It is better to trust in the LORD Than to put confidence in man. IO All nations compassed me about: In the name of the LORD I will cut them off. In the name of the LORD I will cut them off. In the name of the LORD I will cut them off. 14 'The LORD is my strength and song; And he is become my salvation. 15 The voice of rejoicing and salvation is in the The right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly. 1 Heb. Jah. 2 Heb. This is from the LORD. The right hand of the LORD doeth valiantly. And declare the works of 'the LORD. But he hath not given me over unto death. I will enter into them, I will give thanks unto This is the gate of the LORD; The righteous shall enter into it. 17 18 19 20 I will give thanks unto thee, for thou hast 21 answered me, And art become my salvation. The stone which the builders rejected Is become the head of the corner. 22 "This is the LORD's doing; 23 It is marvellous in our eyes. This is the day which the LORD hath made; 24 25 Save now, we beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, we beseech thee, send now prosperity. 3 Or, entereth Blessed be he that 'cometh in the name of 26 the LORD: We have blessed you out of the house of the LORD. The LORD is God, and he hath given us light: 27 horns of the altar. Thou art my God, and I will give thanks unto 28 thee: Thou art my God, I will exalt thee. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: 29 .ALEPH א Or, upright Blessed are they that are 'perfect in the way, in way Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, I 119 That seek him with the whole heart. 3 Yea, they do no unrighteousness; 4 They walk in his ways. Thou hast commanded us thy precepts, 5 Oh that my ways were established To observe thy statutes! 6 Then shall I not be ashamed, 7 When I have respect unto all thy command ments. I will give thanks unto thee with uprightness of heart, When I learn thy righteous judgements. 8 I will observe thy statutes: O forsake me not utterly. .BETH ב 9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy word. 10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments. Thy word have I laid up in mine heart, That I might not sin against thee. 12 Blessed art thou, O LORD : 13 Teach me thy statutes. With my lips have I declared All the judgements of thy mouth. 14 I have rejoiced in the way of thy testimonies, As much as in all riches. 15 I will meditate in thy precepts, And have respect unto thy ways. 16 I will delight myself in thy statutes: I will not forget thy word. GIMEL. 17 Deal bountifully with thy servant, that I may live; So will I observe thy word. 18 Open thou mine eyes, that I VOL. III. may behold P |