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The psalms hymns and spiritual songs, of the Old and New-Testament
The psalms hymns and spiritual songs, of the Old and New-Testament: faithfully translated into English metre. ; For the use, edification and comfort of the saints in public and private: especially in New-England. ; [Eight lines of Scripture references and texts]The psalms hymns and spiritual songs, of the Old and New-Testament: faithfully translated into English metre. ; For the use, edification and comfort of the saints in publick and private: especially in New-England. ; [Eight lines of Scripture references and texts]
Boston: printed by B. Green for Michael Perry, 1698
Title page typeset from the transcription.
Book of psalms 2 › Psalm 44: PSAL. XLIV. To the chief Musician, for the Sons of Korah, Maschil.
Modern spelling is a reading aid: the words are the author’s, only the spelling is modernized. Original shows the page as printed, with the transcription marks.
verse 11 Thou hast us given, like as sheep, to slaughter that belong: Thou hast us also scattered the heathen folk among▪ ⟨p. 114⟩verse 12 Thou dost thy people set to sale for that which is no gain: And by their prices no increase of riches dost obtain.
verse 11 Thou hast us given, like as sheep, to slaughter that belong: Thou hast us also scattered the heathen folk among▪ ⟨p. 114⟩verse 12 Thou dost thy people set to sale for that which is no gain: And by their prices no encrease of riches dost obtain.
verse 13 Unto our neighbours a reproach even us thou dost expose: A scorn we are, and mocking stock to them that us enclose. verse 14 Among the heathen people thou a byword dost us make: Also among the nations, at us their heads they shake.
verse 13 Unto our neighbours a reproach ev'n us thou dost expose: A scorn we are, and mocking stock to them that us enclose. verse 14 Among the heathen people thou a by•word dost us make: Also among the nations, at us their heads they shake.
verse 15 Before mine eyes continually abideth my disgrace: And likewise with confounded shame o'er covered is my face. verse 16 By reason of the scorners voice, who doth with scoffs despite; By reason of the enemy, and self-revenging wight.