Psalm 1

Psalm of David.

1 Blessed is the man who walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of the scornful,

2 But in the law of the Lord is his will, and in his law he meditates day and night.

3 And he shall be like a tree planted by streams of water, which bears its fruit in its season, and whose leaf does not wither; and in everything he does, he will succeed.

4 Not so, the wicked, but they are like dust that is swept up by the wind.

5 Therefore the wicked shall not stand in judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.

6 For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.

Psalm 2

Psalm of David.

1 Why are the nations troubled, and the nations plot vain?

2 The kings of the earth arise, and the princes take counsel together against the Lord, and against his anointed.

3 "Let us break their bands, and cast off their fetters."

4 He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh, and the Lord shall mock him.

5 Then shall he say unto them in his wrath, and with his wrath shall cause them to be troubled,

6 "I have anointed my King over Zion, my holy mountain;

7 I will declare the decree: The Lord said to me, Thou art my Son; I have begotten thee this day;

8 Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for your possession.

9 Thou shalt smite them with a rod of iron; you will break them like a potter's vessel."

10 Understand, therefore, O kings; learn, judges of the earth!

11 Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

12 Honour the Son, lest he be angry, and lest ye perish in your way, for his wrath shall soon be kindled. Blessed are all who trust in Him.

Psalm 3

1 The Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.

2 Lord! How my enemies have multiplied! Many are rebelling against me

3 Many say to my soul, 'There is no salvation for him in God.'

4 But thou, O Lord, art a shield before me, my glory, and thou liftest up my head.