Shlomo ibn Gabirol Poems

May this my prayer aid mankind
The path of right and worth to find;
The living God, His wondrous ways,
Herein inspire my song of praise.
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Why are you troubled and frightened, my soul?
Be still and dwell where you are.
Since the world to you is small as a hand,
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Who is like unto Thee to uncover the deeps,
And who hath Thy power to raise and cast down?
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'Daughter of Zion, tried in Sorrow's furnace,
E'en as I swore thy fathers, be at rest.
I swore it for My sake, and now thy crying
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My thoughts astounded asked me why
Towards the whirling wheels on high
In ecstasy I rush and fly.
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Establish peace, for us, O Lord,
In everlasting grace,
Nor let us be of Thee abhorred,
Who art our dwelling-place.
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Send to the prince's daughter
Her ruddy, fair-eyed king,
Like a fruitful branch he blossoms,
Transplanted to a spring.
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The breath of the remnant of Jacob shall praise Thee,
For with testimony confirmed Thou hast made him Thy witness
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Send forth Thy messenger, Thy interpreter,
And let him do wonders with signs and happenings,
To cleanse us this night from scandal and defamation!
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The seeker of good shall acceptance find
From the God whose glory is boundless,
If he turn unto Him with repentant mind,
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