Psalm 37 Part 1 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABA CDED FGFG HIHJ KLML LNLF OFPF Q LDLR PSTU VWVL FXFX| v | A |
| C M | B |
| The cure of envy fretfulness and unbelief | A |
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| Why should I vex my soul and fret | C |
| To see the wicked rise | D |
| Or envy sinners waxing great | E |
| By violence and lies | D |
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| As flowery grass cut down at noon | F |
| Before the ev'ning fades | G |
| So shall their glories vanish soon | F |
| In everlasting shades | G |
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| Then let me make the Lord my trust | H |
| And practise all that's good | I |
| So shall I dwell among the just | H |
| And he'll provide me food | J |
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| I to my God my ways commit | K |
| And cheerful wait his will | L |
| Thy hand which guides my doubtful feet | M |
| Shall my desires fulfil | L |
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| Mine innocence shalt thou display | L |
| And make thy judgments known | N |
| Fair as the light of dawning day | L |
| And glorious as the noon | F |
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| The meek at last the earth possess | O |
| And are the heirs of heav'n | F |
| True riches with abundant peace | P |
| To humble souls are giv'n | F |
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| PAUSE | Q |
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| Rest in the Lord and keep his way | L |
| Nor let your anger rise | D |
| Though Providence should long delay | L |
| To punish haughty vice | R |
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| Let sinners join to break your peace | P |
| And plot and rage and foam | S |
| The Lord derides them for he sees | T |
| Their day of vengeance come | U |
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| They have drawn out the threat'ning sword | V |
| Have bent the murd'rous bow | W |
| To slay the men that fear the Lord | V |
| And bring the righteous low | L |
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| My God shall break their bows and burn | F |
| Their persecuting darts | X |
| Shall their own swords against them turn | F |
| And pain surprise their hearts | X |
Isaac Watts
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About Psalm 37 Part 1
Psalm 37 Part 1 is a poem by Isaac Watts. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.