The words which from my mouth proceed, the thoughts sent from my heart, Accept, O Lord, for thou my strength and my Redeemer art.
Of him my meditation shall sweet thoughts to me afford; And as for me, I will rejoice in God, my only Lord.
My closed lips, O Lord, by thee let them be opened; Then shall thy praises by my mouth abroad be published.
The free-will-off 'rings of my mouth accept, I thee beseech: And unto me thy servant, Lord, thy judgments clearly teach.