Psalm 17 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABC DADA EFEF GHIH JDKL MNMN| v | A |
| S M | B |
| Portion of saints and sinners | C |
| - | |
| Arise my gracious God | D |
| And make the wicked flee | A |
| They are but thy chastising rod | D |
| To drive thy saints to thee | A |
| - | |
| Behold the sinner dies | E |
| His haughty words are vain | F |
| Here in this life his pleasure lies | E |
| And all beyond is pain | F |
| - | |
| Then let his pride advance | G |
| And boast of all his store | H |
| The Lord is my inheritance | I |
| My soul can wish no more | H |
| - | |
| I shall behold the face | J |
| Of my forgiving God | D |
| And stand complete in righteousness | K |
| Washed in my Savior's blood | L |
| - | |
| There's a new heav'n begun | M |
| When I awake from death | N |
| Dressed in the likeness of thy Son | M |
| And draw immortal breath | N |
Isaac Watts
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Psalm 17 is a poem by Isaac Watts. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.