Tune: St Agnes
(\'Jesus, the very thought of thee\')
Psalm 52 parts
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Why boast yourself in mischief, you
Who betray me? you do
The goodness of God does endure
Continues evermore
Your tongue plans mischiefs, evil deeds
Planting poisonous seeds
It is as a sharp razor, see
Working deceitfully
God shall destroy you for ever
Your words He shall sever
Shall pluck you up and root you out
He righteous judge no doubt
The righteous ones shall see and fear
Shall laugh at him and jeer
Shall say, Look here now the man be
Who trusts his own way free
Makes not God his strength, but trusts in
All his riches within
And strengthens self in wickedness
God shall not favour, bless
But I am like green olive tree
In the house of God, me
I trust in His mercy for e\'er
And in His comforts share
I will praise you, O God for e\'er
In my state do you share
Will call on your name, good it is
With your saints share such bliss