I rejoice in that which is spoken unto me, that we shall go into the house of the LORD,

And our feet shall stand within thy gates, O Jerusalem.

Is built that it may be a city, where men may come together,

When the tribes should go up, even the tribes of the LORD, to preach unto the people of
Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD.

For there sit the seats of judgment, the seats of the house of David.

wish Jerusalem happiness. May it be well with those who love you!

Let there be peace within thy walls, and happiness in thy palaces.

For my brethren’s sake, and for my friends’ sake, I will wish thee peace.

For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek thy best.
The 123rd Psalm (^)
The pious condition and comfort.

a song in the higher chorus. I lift up mine eyes unto thee that sitteth in heaven.

Behold, as the eyes of servants look on the hands of their masters, as the eyes of maidservants on the hands of their wives; so our eyes look on the LORD our God, until he be gracious unto us.

Be gracious unto us, O LORD, be gracious unto us: for we are very full of contempt.

Very full is our soul of proud scorn, and of proud contempt.
The 124th Psalm (^)
God’s help in time of need.

A song of David in the higher chorus. Where the Lord would not be with us, say Israel, 2. Where the Lord would not be with us if men set themselves against us, 3. So they devoured us alive, when their wrath was kindled against us, 4. So water drowned us, streams went over our souls;

Waters went too high over our souls.

Blessed be the LORD, because he giveth us no prey in their teeth.

Our soul is escaped as a bird from the captor’s snare. The rope is broken and we are free.

Our help is in the name of the LORD, which made heaven and earth.
The 125th Psalm (^)
Hope does not let you be defeated.

A song in the higher chorus. They that hope in the LORD shall not fall, but shall abide for ever, as Mount Zion.

There are mountains round about Jerusalem: and the LORD is round about his people from henceforth even for ever.

For the sceptre of the wicked shall not abide upon the company of the righteous, lest the righteous stretch out their hand unto iniquity.

O Lord, do good to the good and devout in heart.

And the LORD shall drive away them that turn aside into their crooked ways with the transgressors. But peace be upon Israel!
The 126th Psalm (^)
The sadness of the pious shall be turned into joy.
A song in the higher chorus. When the Lord shall redeem the captives of Zion, we shall be as those who dream.

Then shall our mouth be full of laughter, and our tongue of praise. Then shall they say among the heathen: The LORD hath done great things for them.

The LORD hath done great things for us: we rejoice.

O Lord, turn our prison, as thou dost dry the waters at noonday.

those who sow with tears will reap with joy.

They go and weep, and bear noble seed, and come with joy, and bring their sheaves.
The 127th Psalm (^)
Blessed stewardship and government.

A Song of Solomon in the higher chorus. Where the LORD buildeth not the house, they that build it labour in vain. Where the LORD keepeth not the city, the watchman watcheth in vain.

It is vain for you to rise up early, and afterward to sit down long, and to eat your bread with sorrow: for he giveth it to his friends sleeping.

Behold, children are a gift of the LORD, and the fruit of the womb is a gift.

As the arrows in the hand of a strong man, so do the young boys turn out.

Blessed is he that hath his quiver full of them. They shall not be put to shame, when they deal with their enemies in the gate.
The 128th Psalm (^)
Pious husband and wife’s duty and blessing.

A song in the higher chorus. Blessed is he that feareth the LORD, and walketh in his ways!

Thou shalt feed thyself with the work of thine hands: prosper thou, thou hast prospered.

Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine round about thy house, thy children as the olive branches round about thy table.

Behold, thus is the man blessed that feareth the LORD.

The LORD shall bless thee out of Zion, and thou shalt see the happiness of Jerusalem all the days of thy life.

And see thy children’s children. Peace upon Israel!
The 129th Psalm (^)
The church’s victory against her enemies.

A song in the higher chorus. They have often urged me on from my youth, so say Israel; 2. They have often urged me from my youth; but they have not overpowered me.

the ploughmen have ploughed on my back and drawn their furrows long.

The LORD that is righteous hath cut off the cords of the wicked.

Alas, that all they that love Zion should be put to shame, and return!

Oh that they should be as the grass upon the housetops, which withereth before it be plucked up,

Of which the reaper filleth not his hand, nor the binder his arm full, 8. And they that pass by shall not say: The blessing of the LORD be upon you; we bless you in the name of the LORD.
The 130th Psalm (^)
Prayer for forgiveness of sins.

a song in the higher choir. From the depths I call to thee, O Lord.

O LORD, hear my voice; let thine ears be attentive unto the voice of my supplications.

If thou wilt, O LORD, impute sin, O LORD, who shall stand?

For with thee is forgiveness, that they may fear thee.

I wait for the LORD: my soul waiteth, and I hope in his word.

My soul waiteth for the LORD from morning watch to morning watch.

Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD is grace, and much salvation with him; 8. And he will redeem Israel from all their sins.
The 131st Psalm (^)
Mirror of humility. Abomination of arrogance.

A song of David in the higher chorus. O Lord, my heart is not proud, Nor mine eyes haughty, Nor walk in great things that are too high for me.

If I sat not down and nursed my soul, my soul was weaned, as one is weaned from his mother.

Israel hope in the LORD from henceforth even for ever.
The 132nd Psalm (^)
Prayer for the preservation of worship and secular government.

A song in the higher chorus. Remember, O Lord, David and all his sufferings, 2. Who sware unto the LORD, and vowed unto the mighty man of Jacob: 3. I will not go into the tabernacle of my house, neither will I lie down in the bed of my bed, 4. I will not let my eyes sleep, nor my eyelids slumber,

Till I find a place for the LORD; for a dwelling place unto the mighty one of Jacob.

Behold, we hear of her in Ephrathah; we have found her in the field of the forest.

We will enter into his tabernacle, and worship before his footstool.

Arise, O Lord, unto thy rest, thou and the ark of thy power.

Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness, and let thy saints rejoice.

Take not away the rule of thine anointed for thy servant David’s sake.

The LORD sware unto David a true oath: he will not turn from it: I will set the fruit of thy womb upon thy throne.

If thy children keep my covenant, and my testimony which I will teach them, their children also shall sit in thy throne for ever.

For the LORD hath chosen Zion, and hath pleased to dwell there.

This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for it is well with me.

I will bless their food, and give bread to their poor.

Their priests will I clothe with salvation, and their saints shall rejoice.

There shall the horn of David arise: I have prepared a lamp for mine anointed.

His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon him shall his crown flourish.
The 133rd Psalm (^)
From the golden jewel of peace and harmony.

A song of David in the higher chorus. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to dwell together!

As the precious balm which flowed down from the head of Aaron into all his beard, which flowed down into his garment,

As the dew that cometh down from Hermon upon mount Zion. For there the LORD
promiseeth blessing and life for ever and ever.
The 134th Psalm (^)
Of the office of churchwardens.

A song in the higher choir. Behold, praise the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, that stand by night in the house of the LORD.

Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and praise the LORD.

The LORD bless thee from Zion, which made heaven and earth!
The 135th Psalm (^)
Thanksgiving for God’s benefits.

hallelujah! Praise the name of the LORD, praise, ye servants of the LORD, 2. Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God.

Praise ye the LORD: for the LORD is good: sing ye praises unto his name: for he is good.

For the LORD hath chosen Jacob for him, and Israel for his possession.

For I know that the LORD is great, and that he is our LORD above all gods.

Whatsoever he will, that doeth he, in heaven, in earth, in the sea, and in all deeps; 7. Who maketh the clouds to rise from the ends of the earth, who maketh the lightnings to rain, who maketh the wind to come out of secret places;

Who smote the firstborn in Egypt, both of men and cattle,

And sent his signs and wonders upon