Religion

Psalm 43

by George Wither 1588–1667

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

Religion

LOrd, judg thou me & plead my right
With such as cruel be;
From wicked men, that vse deceit
Oh God! deliver meet.
For, since thou Lord, my fortresse art
Why shouldst thou fro me goe?
Why should I walke so sad in hart
Oppressed by my foe?

Mee, let thy light & Truths bright raies,
Vnto thy dwelling bring:
And, at thine Altars, to thy praise
Oh! God my Ioye, I'le sing.
My Soul, why art thou so opprest?
Why art thou sadd in mee?
Still praise thou God, & on him rest:
For he my God will be.

MLA

Wither, George. “Psalm 43.” Translated by George Wither. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/wither/70/.

Chicago

Wither, George. “Psalm 43.” Translated by George Wither. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/wither/70/.

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