1To victory, to David[or the psalm of David], the servant of the Lord. The unjust man said, that he trespass in himself; the dread of God is not before his eyes.

2For he did guilefully in the sight of God; that his wickedness be found to be hatred.

3The words of his mouth be wickedness and guile; he would not understand to do well.

4He thought wickedness in his bed; he stood nigh all ways not good; forsooth he hated not malice.

5Lord, thy mercy is in heaven; and thy truth is unto [the] clouds.

6Thy rightfulness [or rightwiseness]is as the hills of God; thy dooms be as much depth of waters. Lord, thou shalt save men and beasts;

7as thou, God, hast multiplied thy mercy. But the sons of men shall hope in the covering of thy wings.

8They shall be filled greatly of the plenty of thine house; and thou shalt give drink to them of the stiff stream of thy liking [or thy delight].

9For the well of life is with thee; and in thy light we shall see light.

10Lord, set forth thy mercy to them that know thee; and thy rightfulness [or rightwiseness] to them that be of rightful [or right] heart.

11The foot of pride come not to me; and the hand of the sinner move me not.

12There they have fallen down, that work wickedness; they be cast out, and might not stand.