Refrain:    With you, O God, is the well of life.

1    Sin whispers to the wicked, in the depths of their heart;  ♦

there is no fear of God before their eyes.

2    They flatter themselves in their own eyes  ♦

that their abominable sin will not be found out.

3    The words of their mouth are unrighteous and full of deceit;  ♦

they have ceased to act wisely and to do good.

4    They think out mischief upon their beds

and have set themselves in no good way;  ♦

nor do they abhor that which is evil. [R]

5    Your love, O Lord, reaches to the heavens  ♦

and your faithfulness to the clouds.

6    Your righteousness stands like the strong mountains,

your justice like the great deep;  ♦

you, Lord, shall save both man and beast.

7    How precious is your loving mercy, O God!  ♦

All mortal flesh shall take refuge

under the shadow of your wings.

8    They shall be satisfied with the abundance of your house;  ♦

they shall drink from the river of your delights.

9    For with you is the well of life  ♦

and in your light shall we see light. [R]

10  O continue your loving-kindness to those who know you  ♦

and your righteousness to those who are true of heart.

11  Let not the foot of pride come against me,  ♦

nor the hand of the ungodly thrust me away.

12  There are they fallen, all who work wickedness.  ♦

They are cast down and shall not be able to stand.

Refrain:    With you, O God, is the well of life.

O God, the well of life,

make us bright with wisdom,

that we may be lightened with the knowledge of your glory

in the face of Jesus Christ our Lord.

 

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