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BOOK I
Psalms 1–41
Psalm 1
Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,
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Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
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From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people.
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Surely, Lord, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
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He boasts about the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the Lord.
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You came to greet him with rich blessings and placed a crown of pure gold on his head.
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Surely you have granted him unending blessings and made him glad with the joy of your presence.
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They will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God their Savior.
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Save your people and bless your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them forever.
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The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace.
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Psalm 32
Of David. A maskil.
Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
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Blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit.
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Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people he chose for his inheritance.
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Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.
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those the Lord blesses will inherit the land, but those he curses will be destroyed.
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They are always generous and lend freely; their children will be a blessing.
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Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false gods.
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Psalm 41
For the director of music. A psalm of David.
Blessed are those who have regard for the weak; the Lord delivers them in times of trouble.
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The Lord protects and preserves them— they are counted among the blessed in the land— he does not give them over to the desire of their foes.
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You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever.
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Though while they live they count themselves blessed— and people praise you when you prosper—
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Surely they intend to topple me from my lofty place; they take delight in lies. With their mouths they bless, but in their hearts they curse.
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Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts! We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple.
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You drench its furrows and level its ridges; you soften it with showers and bless its crops.
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Psalm 67
For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm. A song.
May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face shine on us—
