Psalm 39 Part 1 Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: ABC DCEF GHGH IJKJ LGMG| v | A |
| C M | B |
| Watchfulness over the tongue | C |
| - | |
| Thus I resolved before the Lord | D |
| Now will I watch my tongue | C |
| Lest I let slip one sinful word | E |
| Or do my neighbor wrong | F |
| - | |
| And if I'm e'er constrained to stay | G |
| With men of lives profane | H |
| I'll set a double guard that day | G |
| Nor let my talk be vain | H |
| - | |
| I'll scarce allow my lips to speak | I |
| The pious thoughts I feel | J |
| Lest scoffers should th' occasion take | K |
| To mock my holy zeal | J |
| - | |
| Yet if some proper hour appear | L |
| I'll not be overawed | G |
| But let the scoffing sinners hear | M |
| That I can speak for God | G |
Isaac Watts
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About Psalm 39 Part 1
Psalm 39 Part 1 is a poem by Isaac Watts. This page includes the poem text, poet information, related topics, comments, and similar poems.