I was shapen in iniquity.

Ps. li. 5.

Grace shaped her limbs, and beauty decked her face.

Prior.

2. To adapt to a purpose; to regulate; to adjust; to direct; as, to

shape the course of a vessel.

To the stream, when neither friends, nor force, Nor speed nor art

avail, he shapes his course.

Denham.

Charmed by their eyes, their manners I acquire, And shape my

foolishness to their desire.

Prior.

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