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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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Not a word from their mouth can be trusted; their heart is filled with malice. Their throat is an open grave; with their tongues they tell lies.
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The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble.
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defending the fatherless and the oppressed, so that mere earthly mortals will never again strike terror.
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Roaring lions that tear their prey open their mouths wide against me.
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Teach me your way, Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors.
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All my longings lie open before you, Lord; my sighing is not hidden from you.
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I was silent; I would not open my mouth, for you are the one who has done this.
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Sacrifice and offering you did not desire— but my ears you have opened— burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not require.
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BOOK II
Psalms 42–72
Psalm 42
For the director of music. A maskil of the Sons of Korah.
As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.
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I say to God my Rock, “Why have you forgotten me? Why must I go about mourning, oppressed by the enemy?”
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You are God my stronghold. Why have you rejected me? Why must I go about mourning, oppressed by the enemy?
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Why do you hide your face and forget our misery and oppression?
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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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Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise.
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He rescues me unharmed from the battle waged against me, even though many oppose me.
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You have shaken the land and torn it open; mend its fractures, for it is quaking.
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May they be blotted out of the book of life and not be listed with the righteous.
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May he defend the afflicted among the people and save the children of the needy; may he crush the oppressor.
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He will rescue them from oppression and violence, for precious is their blood in his sight.
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BOOK III
Psalms 73–89
Psalm 73
A psalm of Asaph.
Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.
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They scoff, and speak with malice; with arrogance they threaten oppression.
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It was you who split open the sea by your power; you broke the heads of the monster in the waters.
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It was you who opened up springs and streams; you dried up the ever-flowing rivers.
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Do not let the oppressed retreat in disgrace; may the poor and needy praise your name.
