The Psalms - Ferrar Fenton Bible Translation page 704
The Psalms, Solomon and Sacred Writers
PSALMS. ·
Boox II. PsAx,us 55, 56.
But you, man, were close by my side, I-- You were my companion and friend How sweetly we chatted together, As we walked to GOD’s HOUSE with the crowd.;5
OI fling sudden ruin on him, Let him go while alive to the Grave l For malice was deep in his breast! Srnxzn 4. I will cry for myself to my GOD, T0 the LORD who is able to save.gg
At evening, and morning, and noon, As I cry He hears my moaning voice. He will give my soul peace in my breast, From the many who stand against me. GOD hears me, and will punish them, And fling to distress from their rock, To which they will not be restored, Because they have no fear of GOD. Suuza 5. zi He held out his hand as for peace,-· But his treaty he broke' 22 Than butter his mouth was more smooth, But war in his heart; I-Iis words they were softer than oil, But they were only traps! Yet treacherous and blood-thirsty men, Yon, Gon, bring to deepest distress; They live not the half their days, S0 I trust upon you! PSALM 56. By David, to his Bandmaster. Emnpuseh mr hearing the Waning uf Quhzs at u Qistmxrz, iulizu Umprismzzh init}; him, ln; the Qbiliztinzu in ®utb, Srauza r. Oh, pity me, GOD, for I am overwhelmed ; Every day men pursue me with war, They pant in pursuit all the day, Against me many warriors rise! Though in fear, I will trust upon You; I am strong in the promise of GOD, I have trusted in GOD without fear, What can flesh do to me 2 STAN zA 2. They devise things against me all day ; All their thoughts are to do me some harm. They hide themselves watching my tracks, And they hope for my life! For their wickedness, shall they escape? Cast these people down, GOD, in Your wrath. Count my wanderings up for Yourself, Put into Your bottle my tears, Are they not recorded with You 2 Then turn my foes back when I cry, To teach me that You are my GOD. _The GOD on whose promise I trust, 705 IOII
