The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts Ps.123. Are all the foes of Zion fools

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Ps.122

The Psalms and Hymns of Isaac Watts‎#Ps.123

Ps.124

Text:	Psalm 53
Author:	Isaac Watts

Ps.123. Psalm 53

Full Text

Are all the foes of Zion fools,
Who thus devour her saints?
Do they not know her Savior rules,
And pities her complaints?

They shall be seized with sad surprise;
For God's revenging arm
Scatters the bones of them that rise
To do his children harm.

In vain the sons of Satan boast
Of armies in array;
When God has first despised their host
They fall an easy prey.

O for a word from Zion's King,
Her captives to restore!
Jacob with all his tribes shall sing,
And Judah weep no more.

Text Information
First Line:	Are all the foes of Zion fools
Title:	Psalm 53
Author:	Isaac Watts
Meter:	C. M.
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1806
Scripture:	Psalm 53:4-6
Topic:	Persecution: victory over, and deliverance from it; Deliverance: from persecution; Victory: and deliverance from persecution
Notes:	Public Domain.