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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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The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed, saying,
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Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.
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Psalm 10
Why, Lord, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?
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Psalm 12
For the director of music. According to sheminith. A psalm of David.
Help, Lord, for no one is faithful anymore; those who are loyal have vanished from the human race.
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Psalm 13
For the director of music. A psalm of David.
How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?
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Psalm 18
For the director of music. Of David the servant of the Lord. He sang to the Lord the words of this song when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul. He said:
I love you, Lord, my strength.
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Psalm 19
For the director of music. A psalm of David.
The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.
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Daughters of kings are among your honored women; at your right hand is the royal bride in gold of Ophir.
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The nobles of the nations assemble as the people of the God of Abraham, for the kings of the earth belong to God; he is greatly exalted.
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When the kings joined forces, when they advanced together,
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“Kings and armies flee in haste; the women at home divide the plunder.
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When the Almighty scattered the kings in the land, it was like snow fallen on Mount Zalmon.
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Because of your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring you gifts.
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May the kings of Tarshish and of distant shores bring tribute to him. May the kings of Sheba and Seba present him gifts.
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May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.
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He breaks the spirit of rulers; he is feared by the kings of the earth.
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And I will appoint him to be my firstborn, the most exalted of the kings of the earth.
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BOOK IV
Psalms 90–106
Psalm 90
A prayer of Moses the man of God.
Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations.
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Psalm 102
A prayer of an afflicted person who has grown weak and pours out a lament before the Lord.
Hear my prayer, Lord; let my cry for help come to you.
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The nations will fear the name of the Lord, all the kings of the earth will revere your glory.
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He allowed no one to oppress them; for their sake he rebuked kings:
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BOOK V
Psalms 107–150
Psalm 107
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
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Psalm 108
A song. A psalm of David.
My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul.
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The Lord is at your right hand; he will crush kings on the day of his wrath.
