The Psalms of David ‎#XXXIXa

XXXIXa. Watchfulness over the Tongue; or, Prudence and Zeal

1 Thus I resolv'd before the Lord;
"Now will I watch my tongue,
"Lest I let slip one sinful word,
"Or do my neighbour wrong."

2 And if I'm e'er constrain'd to stay
With men of lives prophane,
I'll set a double guard that day,
Nor let my talk be vain.

3 I'll scarce allow my lips to speak,
The pious thoughts I feel,
Lest scoffers should the occasion take
To mock my holy zeal.

4 Yet if some proper hour appear,
I'll not be overaw'd,
But let the scoffing sinners hear
That I can speak for God.

Text Information

• First Line: Thus I resolv'd before the Lord
• Title: Watchfulness over the Tongue; or, Prudence and Zeal
• Meter: Common Metre
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1780
• Scripture:
  Psalm 39:1-3

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