N01640:1579
Psalterium Americanum. The Book of Psalms, in a translation exactly conformed unto the original;…
Psalterium Americanum. The Book of Psalms, in a translation exactly conformed unto the original; but all in blank verse. : Fitted unto the tunes commonly used in our churches. Which pure offering is accompanied with illustrations, digging for hidden treasures in it; and rules to employ it upon the glorious and various intentions of it. : Whereunto are added, some other portions of the sacred Scripture, to enrich the cantional.
Boston: printed by S. Kneeland for B. Eliot, 1718
Book 2 › Psalm 69: PSALM LXIX. To the Chief Musician. Upon Shoshannim. Of David.
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.
21 Nay, they for my refreshment gave ‖ unto me bitter Gall; ‖ and in my thirst they gave to me ‖ sour Vinegar to drink. ‖
22 Their Table now let that become ‖ before them but a sHare; ‖ and what should be intended for ‖ Peace-Offerings, but a trap. ‖
22 Their Table now let that become ‖ before them but a sHare; ‖ and what should be intended for ‖ Peace-Off'rings, but a trap. ‖
23 Let darkness come upon their eyes, ‖ so that they shall not see; ‖ and make their loins to tremble still ‖ for fear continually. ‖
24 Upon them direfully do thou ‖ thine indignation pour; ‖ and let the burning of thy wrath ‖ take a fast hold of them. ‖