O Lord, Thou ever righteous art

Verse 1

O Lord, thou ever righteous art; thy judgments upright be. Ordained thy testimonies are in faithfulness by thee. My zeal hath even consumed me, because mine enemies thy holy words forgotten have, and do thy laws despise.

Verse 2

Thy word is very pure, on it thy servant's love is set. Small and despised I am, yet I thy laws do not forget. Thy righteousness is righteousness which ever doth endure; thy holy law, Lord, also is the very truth most pure.

Verse 3

Distress and anguish have me found, fast hold on me they take: yet in my trouble my delight I thy commandments make. Eternal righteousness is in thy testimonies all: give understanding unto me, and ever live I shall.