Who, Lord, shall to thy courts repair

Verse 1

Who, Lord, shall to thy courts repair. And find a gracious welcome there? Who, in thy holy hill above, Shall dwell forever in thy love?

Verse 2

He who uprightly guides his ways, From rules of justice never strays; Whose every word doth truth impart. And speaks the meaning of his heart.

Verse 3

Who with his tongue backbiteth not, Nor seeks his neighbors fame to blot; Who entertains no ill report, Nor spreads it to his neighbor's hurt;

Verse 4

Whose eyes, the vile, though great, despise, But all that fear the Lord doth prize; Whose oath, and promise, firmly bind. Nor hopes, nor fears, shall change his mind:

Verse 5

No gains by griping usury makes. Nor bribes against the harmless takes: The man does thus, by God approved. Stands firm, and never shall be moved.