They so consum'd me, that on earth my life they scarce did leave: Thy precepts yet forsook I not, but close to them did cleave.
They had almost consumed me upon earth; But I forsook not thy precepts.
They had almost consumed me upon earth, but I forsook not Your precepts.
They’ve almost wiped me off the face of the earth! Meanwhile, I haven’t abandoned your precepts!
The men whose hearts with pride are stuff'd did greatly me deride; Yet from thy straight commandements I have not turn'd aside.
Bands of ill men me robb'd; yet I thy precepts did not slight.