Psalm 4

Cum invocarem

Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness *

thou hast set me at liberty when I was in trouble; have mercy upon me, and hearken unto my prayer.

O ye sons of men, how long will ye blaspheme mine honour *

and have such pleasure in vanity, and seek after leasing?

Know this also, that the Lord hath chosen to himself the man that is godly *

when I call upon the Lord, he will hear me.

Stand in awe, and sin not *

commune with your own heart, and in your chamber, and be still.

Offer the sacrifice of righteousness *

and put your trust in the Lord.

There be many that say *

Who will shew us any good?

Lord, lift thou up *

the light of thy countenance upon us.

Thou hast put gladness in my heart *

since the time that their corn and wine and oil increased.

I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest *

for it is thou, Lord, only, that makest me dwell in safety.

Psalm 7

Domine, Deus meus

O Lord my God, in thee have I put my trust *

save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver me;

Lest he devour my soul, like a lion, and tear it in pieces *

while there is none to help.

O Lord my God, if I have done any such thing *

or if there be any wickedness in my hands;

If I have rewarded evil unto him that dealt friendly with me *

yea, I have delivered him that without any cause is mine enemy,

Then let mine enemy persecute my soul, and take me *

yea, let him tread my life down upon the earth, and lay mine honour in the dust.

Stand up, O Lord, in thy wrath, and lift up thyself, because of the indignation of mine enemies *

arise up for me in the judgement that thou hast commanded.

And so shall the congregation of the people come about thee *

for their sakes therefore lift up thyself again.

The Lord shall judge the people; give sentence with me, O Lord *

according to my righteousness, and according to the innocency that is in me.

O let the wickedness of the ungodly come to an end *

but guide thou the just.

For the righteous God *

trieth the very hearts and reins.

My help cometh of God *

who preserveth them that are true of heart.

God is a righteous Judge, strong and patient *

and God is provoked every day.

If a man will not turn, he will whet his sword *

he hath bent his bow, and made it ready.

He hath prepared for him the instruments of death *

he ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors

Behold, he travaileth with mischief *

he hath conceived sorrow, and brought forth ungodliness.

He hath graven and digged up a pit *

and is fallen on himself into the destruction that he made for other.

For his travail shall come upon his own head *

and his wickedness shall fall on his own pate.

I will give thanks unto the Lord, according to his righteousness *

and I will praise the Name of the Lord most High.