Psalm 119 Part 17 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: A B CDEE B EEFG B EEHH| Courage and perseverance under persecution | A |
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| ver | B |
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| When pain and anguish seize me Lord | C |
| All my support is from thy word | D |
| My soul dissolves for heaviness | E |
| Uphold me with thy strength'ning grace | E |
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| ver | B |
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| The proud have framed their scoffs and lies | E |
| They watch my feet with envious eyes | E |
| And tempt my soul to snares and sin | F |
| Yet thy commands I ne'er decline | G |
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| ver | B |
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| They hate me Lord without a cause | E |
| They hate to see me love thy laws | E |
| But I will trust and fear thy name | H |
| Till pride and malice die with shame | H |
Isaac Watts
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About Psalm 119 Part 17
Psalm 119 Part 17 is a poem by Isaac Watts. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.