Watchfulness over the Tongue; or, Prudence and Zeal

Verse 1

Thus I resolved before the LORD, "Now will I watch my tongue; lest I let slip one sinful word, or do my neighbor wrong."

Verse 2

And if I'm e'er constrained to stay with men of lives profane, I'll set a double guard that day, nor let my talk be vain.

Verse 3

I'll scarce allow my lips to speak the pious thoughts I feel, lest scoffers should th'occasion take to mock my holy zeal.

Verse 4

Yet if some proper hour appear, I'll not be overawed, but let the scoffing sinners hear that we can speak for God.