BOOK I

Psalms 1–41

Psalm 1

Blessed is the one(A)
    who does not walk(B) in step with the wicked(C)
or stand in the way(D) that sinners take(E)
    or sit(F) in the company of mockers,(G)
but whose delight(H) is in the law of the Lord,(I)
    and who meditates(J) on his law day and night.
That person is like a tree(K) planted by streams(L) of water,(M)
    which yields its fruit(N) in season
and whose leaf(O) does not wither—
    whatever they do prospers.(P)

Read full chapter

In vain you rise early
    and stay up late,
toiling for food(A) to eat—
    for he grants sleep(B) to[a] those he loves.(C)

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 127:2 Or eat— / for while they sleep he provides for

Sing to the Lord, praise his name;(A)
    proclaim his salvation(B) day after day.

Read full chapter

Do Not Worry(A)

25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry(B) about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes?

Read full chapter

And God is able(A) to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need,(B) you will abound in every good work.

Read full chapter

Bible Gateway Recommends