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Psalm 39 Part 1

Thus I resolved before the Lord,- "Now will I watch my tongue; Lest I let slip one sinful word, Or do my neighbor wrong."

And if I'm e'er constrained to stay With men of lives profane, I'll set a double guard that day, Nor let my talk be vain.

I'll scarce allow my lips to speak The pious thoughts I feel, Lest scoffers should th' occasion take To mock my holy zeal.

Yet if some proper hour appear, I'll not be overawed, But let the scoffing sinners hear That I can speak for God.