Psalm 119:39

Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter)

Turn thou away my fear'd reproach; for good thy judgments be.

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Reproach and shame remove from me, for I thy laws observe.

From heav'n he shall send down, and me from his reproach defend That would devour me: God his truth and mercy forth shall send.

Free me from all my trespasses, the fool's scorn make not me.

My mouth I have wide opened, and panted earnestly, While after thy commandements I long'd exceedingly.

Mine eyes do fail with looking long for thy salvation, The word of thy pure righteousness while I do wait upon.

That very right thy judgments are I know, and do confess; And that thou hast afflicted me in truth and faithfulness.

The word of truth out of my mouth take thou not utterly; For on thy judgments righteous my hope doth still rely.

I to thy testimonies cleave; shame do not on me cast.

My soul within me breaks, and doth much fainting still endure, Through longing that it hath all times unto thy judgments pure.

Unspotted is the fear of God, and doth endure for ever: The judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.