PSALM
01: 1 Blessed
is the [one] who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands
in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but
[whose] delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law [doth]
meditates day and night. 3 [That
one] is like a tree planted by streams of water, that yields its
fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that [one]
does, he prospers. 4 The
wicked are not so, but are like chaff which the wind drives
away. 5 Therefore
the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the
congregation of the righteous; 6 for
the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked
will perish.
PSALM
22: 1 To
the choirmaster: according to The Hind of the Dawn. A Psalm of David.
My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Why art thou so far from
helping me, from the words of my groaning?2 O
my God, I cry by day, but thou dost not answer; and by night, but
find no rest. 3 Yet
thou art holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel. 4 In
thee our fathers trusted; they trusted, and thou didst deliver
them. 5 To
thee they cried, and were saved; in thee they trusted, and were not
disappointed. 6 But
I am a worm, and no man; scorned by men, and despised by the
people. 7 All
who see me mock at me, they make mouths at me, they wag their
heads; 8 "He
committed his cause to the LORD; let him deliver him, let him rescue
him, for he delights in him!" 9 Yet
thou art he who took me from the womb; thou didst keep me safe upon
my mother's breasts. 10 Upon
thee was I cast from my birth, and since my mother bore me thou hast
been my God. 11 Be
not far from me, for trouble is near and there is none to
help. 12 Many
bulls encompass me, strong bulls of Bashan surround me;
13 they
open wide their mouths at me, like a ravening and roaring lion. 14 I
am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint; my heart
is like wax, it is melted within my breast; 15 my
strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue cleaves to my
jaws; thou dost lay me in the dust of death. 16 Yea,
dogs are round about me; a company of evildoers encircle me; they
have pierced my hands and feet-- 17 I
can count all my bones--they stare and gloat over me; 18 they
divide my garments among them, and for my raiment they cast
lots. 19 But
thou, O LORD, be not far off! O thou my help, hasten to my
aid! 20 Deliver
my soul from the sword, my life from the power of the dog! 21 Save
me from the mouth of the lion, my afflicted soul from the horns of
the wild oxen! 22 I
will tell of thy name to my brethren; in the midst of the
congregation I will praise thee: 23 You
who fear the LORD, praise him! all you sons of Jacob, glorify him,
and stand in awe of him, all you sons of Israel! 24 For
he has not despised or abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; and
he has not hid his face from him, but has heard, when he cried to
him. 25 From
thee comes my praise in the great congregation; my vows I will pay
before those who fear him. 26 The
afflicted shall eat and be satisfied; those who seek him shall praise
the LORD! May your hearts live for ever! 27 All
the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the LORD; and all
the families of the nations shall worship before him. 28 For
dominion belongs to the LORD, and he rules over the nations. 29 Yea,
to him shall all the proud of the earth bow down; before him shall
bow all who go down to the dust, and he who cannot keep himself
alive. 30 Posterity
shall serve him; men shall tell of the Lord to the coming
generation, 31and
proclaim his deliverance to a people yet unborn, that he has wrought
it.
PSALM
19: 1 To
the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. The heavens are telling the glory
of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. 2 Day
to day pours forth speech, and night to night declares
knowledge. 3 There
is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard; 4 yet
their voice goes out through all the earth, and their words to the
end of the world. In them he has set a tent for the sun, 5 which
comes forth like a bridegroom leaving his chamber, and like a strong
man runs its course with joy. 6 Its
rising is from the end of the heavens, and its circuit to the end of
them; and there is nothing hid from its heat. 7 The
law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the
LORD is sure, making wise the simple; 8 the
precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment
of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; 9 the
fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever; the ordinances of the
LORD are true, and righteous altogether. 10 More
to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also
than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. 11 Moreover
by them is thy servant warned; in keeping them there is great
reward. 12 But
who can discern his errors? Clear thou me from hidden faults.13 Keep
back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have
dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great
transgression. 14 Let
the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in
thy sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.
PSALM
32: 1 A
Psalm of David. A Maskil. Blessed is the [one] whose transgression is
forgiven, whose sin is covered.2 Blessed
is the [one] to whom the LORD imputes no iniquity, and in whose
spirit there is no deceit.3 When
I declared not my sin, my body wasted away through my groaning all
day long. 4 For
day and night thy hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as
by the heat of summer. [Selah] 5 I
acknowledged my sin to thee, and I did not hide my iniquity; I said,
"I will confess my transgressions to the LORD"; then thou
didst forgive the guilt of my sin. [Selah] 6 Therefore
let every one who is godly offer prayer to thee; at a time of
distress, in the rush of great waters, they shall not reach
him. 7 Thou
art a hiding place for me, thou preservest me from trouble; thou dost
encompass me with deliverance. [Selah] 8 I
will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel
you with my eye upon you. 9 Be
not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be
curbed with bit and bridle, else it will not keep with you. 10 Many
are the pangs of the wicked; but steadfast love surrounds him who
trusts in the LORD. 11 Be
glad in the LORD, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all
you upright in heart!
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