Psalm – Pierced by Truth

Thy Word is written in truth;
Thy instruction is light unto my heart.

Thy holy Word is sharper than the two-edged sword,
In the hand of the mighty warrior.

I am nothing before Thee—
A disobedient servant, full of sin.
Before Thy throne I have transgressed;
I have stained the brightness of Thy glory.

Tears overflow my soul;
Bitterness and sorrow dwell within me.

I lift mine eyes unto the mountains,
I search the valleys below;
Yet my glory I find not.
But the Lord abideth in holiness,
And His throne is from everlasting.

Thou forgivest me again, O Lord,
For Thy mercy is pure love.
Thou drawest me near,
Yet my rebellion driveth Thee far from me.

I trust in Thee, O Lord!
My heart trembleth at Thy presence;
My bones are shaken with fear of Thee.

Though the earth should quake,
Though the mountains fall into the sea,
I shall not be moved,
For the Lord is my strength.

When Thou whisperest, I tremble;
When Thou speakest, the earth is shaken;
When Thy voice pierceth the heavens,
The foundations of the world are afraid.

Great is Thy love, O Lord;
It shall not be mocked,
Neither wasted upon vanity.
Thy love is treasure,
To be given unto burdened souls.

I praise Thee, O Lord, for Thy righteous judgment.
I wait in humility for Thy justice.
Yet I know Thy mercy shall save me,
For my fall was mine own,
But Thou hast borne it upon Thy shoulders.


Love the Lord with all thine heart;
Exalt His holy Name.
Declare unto all people:
The Lord, He is God!

A broken spirit and a contrite heart
Are the sacrifice most pleasing unto Thee.