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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 1 › Psalm 31: PSALM XXXI. To the Chief Musician. A Psalm 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.
10 For that my life is spent with grief, ‖ and all my years in sighs; ‖ thorough my Sin my strength does fail, ‖ and my bones are consumed. ‖
10 For that my life is spent with grief, ‖ and all my years in sighs; ‖ thorough my Sin my strength does fail, ‖ and my bones are consum'd. ‖
11 From all my foes I had reproach, ‖ and from my neighbours much; ‖ a fear to them that knew me too, ‖ who fled, seeing me abroad. ‖
12 I am forgotten like a Man ‖ that's dead, and out of mind; ‖ I am become just like unto ‖ a Vessel that is broke. ‖
13 For I from many heard ill fame; ‖ ⟨p. 69⟩fear was on every side; ‖ while they against me did consult; ‖ they thought to seize my Soul. ‖