Psalm 139

Church of England 1662 Book of Common Prayer

English text

1  O sing unto the Lord a new song : let the congregation of saints praise him.

2  Let Israel rejoice in him that made him : and let the children of Sion be joyful in their King.

3  Let them praise his Name in the dance : let them sing praises unto him with tabret and harp.

4  For the Lord hath pleasure in his people : and helpeth the meek-hearted.

5  Let the saints be joyful with glory : let them rejoice in their beds.

6  Let the praises of God be in their mouth : and a two-edged sword in their hands;

7  To be avenged of the heathen : and to rebuke the people;

8  To bind their kings in chains : and their nobles with links of iron.

9  That they may be avenged of them, as it is written : Such honour have all his saints.