With silence I as dumb became, I did myself restrain From speaking good; but then the more increased was my pain.
Depart from ill, do good, seek peace, pursue it earnestly.
Teach me, O Lord, the perfect way of thy precepts divine, And to observe it to the end I shall my heart incline.
Give understanding unto me, so keep thy law shall I; Yea, ev'n with my whole heart I shall observe it carefully.
Set, Lord, a watch before my mouth, keep of my lips the door.