1 Blessed is the man^[a]
    who ^(A)walks not in ^(B)the counsel of the wicked,
nor stands in ^(C)the way of sinners,
    nor ^(D)sits in ^(E)the seat of ^(F)scoffers;

2 ^(A)Why do ^(B)the nations rage^[a]
    and the peoples plot in vain?

3 O Lord, ^(B)how many are my foes!
    Many are ^(C)rising against me;

4 Answer me when I call, O God of my ^(C)righteousness!
    You have ^(D)given me relief when I was in distress.
    Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!

5 Give ear to my words, O Lord;
    consider my ^(A)groaning.

6 O Lord, ^(B)rebuke me not in your anger,
    nor ^(C)discipline me in your wrath.

7 O Lord my God, in you do I ^(B)take refuge;
    ^(C)save me from all my pursuers and deliver me,

8 O Lord, our Lord,
    how majestic is your ^(B)name in all the earth!
You have set your ^(C)glory above the heavens.

9 I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart;
    I will recount all of your ^(A)wonderful deeds.