I hate the thoughts of vanity

Verse 1

I hate the thoughts of vanity, but love thy law do I. My shield and hiding-place thou art: I on thy word rely. All ye that evil-doers are from me depart away; For the commandments of my God I purpose to obey.

Verse 2

According to thy faithful word uphold and stablish me, That I may live, and of my hope ashamèd never be. Hold thou me up, so shall I be in peace and safety still; And to thy statutes have respect continually I will.

Verse 3

Thou tread'st down all that love to stray; false their deceit doth prove. Lewd men, like dross, away thou putt'st; therefore thy law I love. For fear of thee my very flesh doth tremble, all dismayed; And of thy righteous judgments, Lord, my soul is much afraid.