The Psalms of David ‎#H42.II

H42.II. Honesty

5 Great God thy holy law commands
Strict honesty in our demands;
Forbids to plunder, steal or cheat,
To practice falshood or deceit.

6 Have we no righteous debt deny'd
From views dishonest or through pride?
Nor vext the poor with long delay,
And made them groan for want of pay?

7 O! if our honesty be gone
And leave our faith and hope alone;
If honesty be banish'd hence,
Religion is a vain pretence.

Text Information

• First Line: Great God, thy holy law commands
• Title: Honesty
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1789
• Copyright: Public Domain
• Notes: Public Domain.

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