If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. _Prov. xxix. 12._ The wicked walk on every side when the vilest men are exalted. _Psalm xii. 8._ They are exalted for a little while, but they are gone and brought low: they are taken out of the way as all other, and cut off as the tops of green corn. _Job, xxiv. 24._ A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. _Prov. xxv. 26._ A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them. _Prov. xx. 26._ {056} _This Hymn following may be used; one Verse by the Priest, and another by the Clerk and People._ O GIVE thanks unto the Lord, for he is gracious: and his mercy endureth for ever. _Psalm cvii. 1. Let them give thanks whom the Lord hath redeemed: and delivered from the hand of the enemy. Verse 2._ Many a time have they fought against me from my youth up. _Psalm cxxix. 1._ _Yea, many a time have they vexed me from my youth up: but they have not prevailed against me. Verse 2._ They have privily laid their net to destroy me without a cause: yea, even without a cause have they made a pit for my soul. _Psalm xxxv. 7._ _They have laid a net for my feet, and pressed down my soul: they have digged a pit before me, and are fallen into the midst of it themselves. Psalm lvii. 7._ Great is our Lord, and great is his power: yea, and his wisdom is infinite. _Psalm cxlvii. 5._ _The Lord setteth up the meek: and bringeth the un- godly down to the ground. Verse 6._ _Two Psalms appointed in the Book of Common Prayer to be said on the 29th of each month throughout the year._ PSALM CXL. _Eripe me, Domine._. DELIVER me, O Lord, from the evil man: and preserve me from the wicked man. 2 Who imagine mischief in their hearts: and stir up strife all the day long. 3 They have sharpened their tongues like a ser- pent: adders' poison is under their lips. 4 Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the un- godly: preserve me from the wicked men, who are purposed to overthrow my goings. {057} 5 The proud have laid a snare for me, and spread a net abroad with cords: yea, and set traps in my way. 6 I said unto the Lord, Thou art my God: hear the voice of my prayers, O Lord. 7 O Lord God, thou strength of my health: thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. 8 Let not the ungodly have his desire, O Lord: let not his mischievous imagination prosper, lest they be too proud. 9 Let the mischief of their own lips fall upon the head of them: that compass me about. 10 Let hot burning coals fall upon them: let them be cast into the fire, and into the pit, that they never rise up again. 11 A man full of words shall not prosper upon the earth: evil shall hunt the wicked person to overthrow him.