I labour for peace; but when I speak unto them thereof, they make them ready to battle.

My heart is ready, O God, my heart is ready; I will sing and give praise.

Thou hast girded me with strength unto the battle; thou hast thrown them all down under me, that rose up against me. {TYNDALE: And thou compassedest me about with might to battle, and madest them that rose against me to stoop under me.}

O LORD. O LORD God, thou strength of my health; thou hast covered my head in the day of battle.

Thou hast taken away the strength of his sword, and givest him not victory in the battle.

There breaketh he the arrows of the bow, the shield, the sword, and the whole battle. Selah.

Like as the children of Ephraim, which being harnessed and carrying bows, turned themselves back in the time of battle:

Their mouths are softer than butter, and yet have they battle in their mind: their words are smoother than oil, and yet be they very swords.

{A song and Psalm of David} O God, my heart is ready to sing and to give praise. Awake, O my glory!