BOOK 1

The Righteous and the Wicked Contrasted.

Blessed is the person who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!

Kiss the Son, that He not be angry and you perish on the way, For His wrath may be kindled quickly. How blessed are all who take refuge in Him!

The Lord lives, and blessed be my rock; And exalted be the God of my salvation,

For You make him most blessed forever; You make him joyful with the joy of Your presence.

Blessed be the Lord, Because He has heard the sound of my pleading.

Blessed be the Lord, For He has shown His marvelous faithfulness to me in a besieged city.

Blessedness of Forgiveness and of Trust in God.

A Psalm of David. A Maskil.

How blessed is he whose wrongdoing is forgiven, Whose sin is covered!

How blessed is a person whose guilt the Lord does not take into account, And in whose spirit there is no deceit!

Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, The people He has chosen for His own inheritance.

Taste and see that the Lord is good; How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!

For those blessed by Him will inherit the land, But those cursed by Him will be eliminated.

How blessed is the man who has made the Lord his trust, And has not turned to the proud, nor to those who become involved in falsehood.

The Psalmist in Sickness Complains of Enemies and False Friends.

For the music director. A Psalm of David.

Blessed is one who considers the helpless; The Lord will save him on a day of trouble.

The Lord will protect him and keep him alive, And he will be called blessed upon the earth; And do not turn him over to the desire of his enemies.

Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, From everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen.

You are the most handsome of the sons of mankind; Grace is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever.

Blessed is the one You choose and allow to approach You; He will dwell in Your courtyards. We will be satisfied with the goodness of Your house, Your holy temple.

Blessed be God, Who has not turned away my prayer Nor His favor from me.

Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burden, The God who is our salvation. Selah

God, You are awesome from Your sanctuary. The God of Israel Himself gives strength and power to the people. Blessed be God!

May his name endure forever; May his name produce descendants as long as the sun shines; And may people wish blessings on themselves by him; May all nations call him blessed.

Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, Who alone works wonders.

And blessed be His glorious name forever; And may the whole earth be filled with His glory. Amen and Amen.

Blessed are those who dwell in Your house! They are ever praising You. Selah

Blessed is the person whose strength is in You, In whose heart are the roads to Zion!