Religion

Psalm 70

by George Wither 1588–1667

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

Religion

DEferr not Lord, thy succours longe
But, bring my Foes to shame;
Ev'n those, who plott my soul to wronge,
Bring back, with losse & blame.
On them who skoffe, & flout at mee,
Bestowe the Scorners hire:
But, make them glad, & ioye in thee,
Who after thee enquire.

Still, God be prais'd, let all men say,
Who, on his ayde relie;
And, make, oh Lord, no more delay,
For, in great want, am I.
I will no other aide emplore,
Then, what thou shalt afford;
To bring me succours, now therfore,
Thy healp, defer not, Lord.

MLA

Wither, George. “Psalm 70.” Translated by George Wither. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/wither/97/.

Chicago

Wither, George. “Psalm 70.” Translated by George Wither. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/wither/97/.

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