A Psalm for a Master of a Family

Verse 1

Of justice and of grace I sing, and pay my GOD my vows; Thy grace and justice, heav'nly King, teach me to rule my house.

Verse 2

Now to my tent, O GOD, repair, and make Thy servant wise; I'll suffer nothing near me there that shall offend Thine eyes.

Verse 3

The man that doth his neighbor wrong by falsehood or by force, the scornful eye, the sland'rous tongue, I'll thrust them from my doors.

Verse 4

I'll seek the faithful and the just, and will their help enjoy; these are the friends that I shall trust, the servants I'll employ.

Verse 5

The wretch that deals in sly deceit, I'll not endure a night; the liar's tongue I ever hate, and banish from my sight.

Verse 6

I'll purge my family around, and make the wicked flee; so shall my house be ever found a dwelling fit for Thee.