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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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but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.
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That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.
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Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
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“Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles.”
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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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But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.
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Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.
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Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us.
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For you are not a God who is pleased with wickedness; with you, evil people are not welcome.
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The arrogant cannot stand in your presence. You hate all who do wrong;
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you destroy those who tell lies. The bloodthirsty and deceitful you, Lord, detest.
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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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Declare them guilty, O God! Let their intrigues be their downfall. Banish them for their many sins, for they have rebelled against you.
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But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
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My soul is in deep anguish. How long, Lord, how long?
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Among the dead no one proclaims your name. Who praises you from the grave?
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Away from me, all you who do evil, for the Lord has heard my weeping.
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Psalm 7
A shiggaion of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning Cush, a Benjamite.
Lord my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me,
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Lord my God, if I have done this and there is guilt on my hands—
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if I have repaid my ally with evil or without cause have robbed my foe—
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then let my enemy pursue and overtake me; let him trample my life to the ground and make me sleep in the dust.
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Let the assembled peoples gather around you, while you sit enthroned over them on high.
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Let the Lord judge the peoples. Vindicate me, Lord, according to my righteousness, according to my integrity, O Most High.
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Bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure— you, the righteous God who probes minds and hearts.
