Religion

Psalm 130

by George Wither 1588–1667

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

Religion

LOrd, from the depths, to thee I sue;
My vocall prayer hear.
And, when my Voice, my wants doth shewe
Encline to mee thine ear.
Lord, who cann bear it, if severe,
To mark our faults thou be?
But, that wee faint not in thy fear,
Compassion waites on thee.

On God I waite, & on his word,
My soul her hopes doth lay:
My soul, more waiteth for the Lord,
Then watchmen, for the day.
Oh Isr'ell, trust in God; for hee;
Hath gratious help, in store.
And, from thy sinns delivers thee,
Both now, & evermore.

MLA

Wither, George. “Psalm 130.” Translated by George Wither. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/wither/157/.

Chicago

Wither, George. “Psalm 130.” Translated by George Wither. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/wither/157/.

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