Be surety for thy servant for good: Let not the proud oppress me.
by so much also hath Jesus become the surety of a better covenant.
Like a swallow or a crane, so did I chatter; I did moan as a dove; mine eyes fail with looking upward: O Lord, I am oppressed, be thou my surety.
Thou hast rebuked the proud that are cursed, That do wander from thy commandments.
Give now a pledge, be surety for me with thyself; Who is there that will strike hands with me?
Let not the foot of pride come against me, And let not the hand of the wicked drive me away.
I will be surety for him; of my hand shalt thou require him: if I bring him not unto thee, and set him before thee, then let me bear the blame for ever: