What is the iambic pentameter of Psalm of life?

"Iambic pentameter" refers to a specific rhythmic pattern in poetry consisting of five metrical feet, each foot containing an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed one. In "A Psalm of Life" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the poem predominantly employs this meter, giving it a rhythmic and musical quality that enhances its themes of action and living a purposeful life. Each line typically contains ten syllables, maintaining the flow and structure characteristic of traditional English verse.