The Book of Psalms

Psalms 1

Psa 1:1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

Psa 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in His law doth he meditate day and night.

Psa 1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

Psa 1:4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.

Psa 1:5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

Psa 1:6 For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Psalms 2

Psa 2:1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?

Psa 2:2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord, and against His anointed, saying,

Psa 2:3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.

Psa 2:4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision.

Psa 2:5 Then shall He speak unto them in His wrath, and vex them in His sore displeasure.

Psa 2:6 Yet have I set My King upon My holy hill of Zi´-on.

Psa 2:7 I will declare the decree: the Lord hath said unto Me, Thou art My Son; this day have I begotten Thee.

Psa 2:8 Ask of Me, and I shall give Thee the heathen for Thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for Thy possession.

Psa 2:9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; Thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.

Psa 2:10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth.

Psa 2:11 Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

Psa 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry, and ye perish from the way, when His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in Him.

Psalms 3

Psa 3:1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from Ab´-sa-lom his son. Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

Psa 3:2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.

Psa 3:3 But Thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

Psa 3:4 I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and He heard me out of His holy hill. Selah.

Psa 3:5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me.

Psa 3:6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.

Psa 3:7 Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God: for Thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; Thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

Psa 3:8 Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: Thy blessing is upon Thy people. Selah.

Psalms 4

Psa 4:1 To the chief Musician on Neg´-inoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: Thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

Psa 4:2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn My glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.

Psa 4:3 But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for Himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto Him.

Psa 4:4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

Psa 4:5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.

Psa 4:6 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Lord, lift Thou up the light of Thy countenance upon us.

Psa 4:7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.

Psa 4:8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for Thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.

Psalms 5

Psa 5:1 To the chief Musician upon Ne´-hi-loth, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O Lord, consider my meditation.

Psa 5:2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto Thee will I pray.

Psa 5:3 My voice shalt Thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto Thee, and will look up.

Psa 5:4 For Thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with Thee.

Psa 5:5 The foolish shall not stand in Thy sight: Thou hatest all workers of iniquity.

Psa 5:6 Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the Lord will abhor the bloody and deceitful man.

Psa 5:7 But as for me, I will come into Thy house in the multitude of Thy mercy: and in Thy fear will I worship toward Thy holy temple.

Psa 5:8 Lead me, O Lord, in Thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make Thy way straight before my face.

Psa 5:9 For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue.

Psa 5:10 Destroy Thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels; cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have rebelled against Thee.

Psa 5:11 But let all those that put their trust in Thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because Thou defendest them: let them also that love Thy name be joyful in Thee.

Psa 5:12 For Thou, Lord, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt Thou compass him as with a shield.