Religion

Psalm 76

by George Wither 1588–1667

Translated by George Wither (1632) · From The Psalmes of David Translated into Lyrick-Verse (1632)

Religion

IN Iurie, God is knowne full well;
His Name's in Isr'el great:
He, in Ierusalem doth dwell,
And, Syon is his seat.
Shaft, sword, & sheild, he battred there;
Yea, there he wonn the Feild; Selah
And, more his powrs, and honors are,
Then spoilers Burroughts, yeald.

The strong are foilde; their dream is flowne
Their strength hath not prevaild:
For, at the God of Iacob's frowne,
Both horse & Charret faild.
Thou dreadfull art, & none, oh Lord,
Thine angry looks cann bear;
For, when thy voice from heav'n is heard.
The Earth is dumbe with fear.

The meek on earth, when thou to save,
And judge them (Lord) shalt please, Selah.
Thou by man's wrath, shalt honour have,
And, his hot rage appease.
To God make vowes; & presents give
All yee that round him are.
For, he doth kings of breath deprive
And makes great princes fear.

MLA

Wither, George. “Psalm 76.” Translated by George Wither. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/wither/103/.

Chicago

Wither, George. “Psalm 76.” Translated by George Wither. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/wither/103/.

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