the necks of sinners: let them all be confounded and turned back that hate Sion.
Let them be as grass of the housetops, which withereth before it be plucked up.
Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that gathereth the sheaves, his bosom.
And they that pass by say not: The blessing of the Lord be upon you: we bless you in the name of the Lord.
Glory be, etc.
PSALM CXXIX
Prayer of a sinner trusting in the mercies of God
Out of the depths have I cried unto Thee, O Lord. Lord, hear my voice.
O, let Thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplication.
If Thou, O Lord, wilt observe iniquities, Lord, who shall stand it?
For with Thee there is merciful forgiveness; and by reason of Thy law I have waited for Thee, O Lord.
My soul hath relied on His word.
