Psalm 101 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A BBCC DEFG HHII JJHH KKLL MMNO PPQQ| The magistrate's Psalm | A |
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| Mercy and judgment are my song | B |
| And since they both to thee belong | B |
| My gracious God my righteous King | C |
| To thee my songs and vows I bring | C |
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| If I am raised to bear the sword | D |
| I'll take my counsels from thy word | E |
| Thy justice and thy heav'nly grace | F |
| Shall be the pattern of my ways | G |
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| Let wisdom all my actions guide | H |
| And let my God with me reside | H |
| No wicked thing shall dwell with me | I |
| Which may provoke thy jealousy | I |
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| No sons of slander rage and strife | J |
| Shall be companions of my life | J |
| The haughty look the heart of pride | H |
| Within my doors shall ne'er abide | H |
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| I'll search the land and raise the just | K |
| To posts of honor wealth and trust | K |
| The men that work thy holy will | L |
| Shall be my friends and fav'rites still | L |
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| In vain shall sinners hope to rise | M |
| By flatt'ring or malicious lies | M |
| And while the innocent I guard | N |
| The bold offender sha'n't be spared | O |
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| The impious crew that factious band | P |
| Shall hide their heads or quit the land | P |
| And all that break the public rest | Q |
| Where I have power shall be suppressed | Q |
Isaac Watts
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