XXVI.
1
Judge me, O Lord, for that the way
In wch I walk is just.
I shall not slide, for on the Lord
Establisht is my trust.
2
Me prove, examine me; my reins,
My heart explore and try.
3
For to thy loveing kindnes, Lord,
I alwayes have ane eye.
4
Thy truth my way I make. I shune
To sitt with persouns vain;
With close dissemblers to goe in
My feett I do refraine.
5
I hate the company of those
Whose practices are ill,
Not sitt in the societie
Of wicked men I will.
6
With hands in innocency cleansd,
I compasse will, O Lord,
7
Thine altar, and with gratefull voice
Will publick praise afford;
8
Evin all thy wondrous works declare.
The place of thy aboad
O how I love! the place wherin
Thy Glorie dwells, O God.
9
My soule with sinners gather not,
Nor me from life remove
10
With bloodie men, whose guiltie hands
Mischeevous plotts promove.
Their right hands with corrupting brybs
11
Ar fild, but as for me,
O Lord, I constantlie will walk
In my integritie.
Redeeme me, to thy grace I fly;
12
By thee my foot stands evin,
Midst the assembly. To the Lord,
By me shall prayse be given.
