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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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From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people.
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But I, by your great love, can come into your house; in reverence I bow down toward your holy temple.
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The trouble they cause recoils on them; their violence comes down on their own heads.
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But you, God, see the trouble of the afflicted; you consider their grief and take it in hand. The victims commit themselves to you; you are the helper of the fatherless.
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But there they are, overwhelmed with dread, for God is present in the company of the righteous.
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Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When the Lord restores his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad!
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Let my vindication come from you; may your eyes see what is right.
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Though people tried to bribe me, I have kept myself from the ways of the violent through what your lips have commanded.
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They all lose heart; they come trembling from their strongholds.
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It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course.
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The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.
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But you, Lord, do not be far from me. You are my strength; come quickly to help me.
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From you comes the theme of my praise in the great assembly; before those who fear you I will fulfill my vows.
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Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
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Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.
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Lift up your heads, you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in.
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No one who hopes in you will ever be put to shame, but shame will come on those who are treacherous without cause.
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For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
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Turn your ear to me, come quickly to my rescue; be my rock of refuge, a strong fortress to save me.
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Into your hands I commit my spirit; deliver me, Lord, my faithful God.
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Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.
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For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm.
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Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord.
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Take up shield and armor; arise and come to my aid.
