Book 1 (Psalms 1-41) Psalm 1 1:1 How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand in the pathway with sinners, or sit in the assembly of scoffers! 1:2 Instead he finds pleasure in obeying the LORD’s commands; he meditates on his commands day and night. 1:3 He is like a tree planted by flowing
Psalm 2 2:1 Why do the nations rebel? Why are the countries devising plots that will fail? 2:2 The kings of the earth form a united front; the rulers collaborate against the LORD and his anointed king. 2:3 They say, “Let’s tear off the shackles they’ve put on us! Let’s free ourselves from their ropes!” 2:4 The one enthroned in heaven laughs in
Psalm 3 A psalm of David, written when he fled from his son Absalom. 3:1 LORD, how numerous are my enemies! Many attack me. 3:2 Many say about me, “God will not deliver him.” (Selah) 3:3 But you, LORD, are a shield that protects me; you are my glory and the one who restores me. 3:4 To the LORD I cried out, and he
Psalm 4 For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David. 4:1 When I call out, answer me, O God who vindicates me! Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer! 4:2 You men, how long will you try to turn
Psalm 5 For the music director, to be accompanied by wind instruments; a psalm of David. 5:1 Listen to what I say, LORD! Carefully consider my complaint! 5:2 Pay attention to my cry for help, my king and my God, for I am praying to you! 5:3 LORD, in the morning you will hear me; in the morning I will present my case
Psalm 6 For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments, according to the sheminith style; a psalm of David. 6:1 LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger! Do not discipline me in your raging fury! 6:2 Have mercy on me, LORD, for I am frail! Heal me, LORD, for my bones are shaking! 6:3 I am absolutely terrified, and
Psalm 7 A musical composition by David, which he sang to the LORD concerning a Benjaminite named Cush. 7:1 O LORD my God, in you I have taken shelter. Deliver me from all who chase me! Rescue me! 7:2 Otherwise they will rip me to shreds like a lion; they will tear me to bits and no one will be
Psalm 8 For the music director, according to the gittith style; a psalm of David. 8:1 O LORD, our Lord, how magnificent is your reputation throughout the earth! You reveal your majesty in the heavens above! 8:2 From the mouths of children and nursing babies you have ordained praise on account of your adversaries, so that you might put an end to
Psalm 9 For the music director; according to the alumoth-labben style; a psalm of David. 9:1 I will thank the LORD with all my heart! I will tell about all your amazing deeds! 9:2 I will be happy and rejoice in you! I will sing praises to you, O sovereign One! 9:3 When my enemies turn back, they trip and are defeated
Psalm 10 10:1 Why, LORD, do you stand far off? Why do you pay no attention during times of trouble? 10:2 The wicked arrogantly chase the oppressed; the oppressed are trapped by the schemes the wicked have dreamed up. 10:3 Yes, the wicked man boasts because he gets what he wants; the one who robs others curses and rejects the LORD. 10:4