Psalms 1 to 7
PSALM 1
BLESSED is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly,
nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the
scornful.
2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he
meditate day and night.
3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that
bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither;
and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind
driveth away.
5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners
in the congregation of the righteous.
6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the
ungodly shall perish.
PSALM 2
WHY do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing?
2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel
together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,
3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from
us.
4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them
in derision.
5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his
sore displeasure.
6 Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.
7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my
Son; this day have I begotten thee.
8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance,
and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession.
9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in
pieces like a potter’s vessel.
10 Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the
earth.
11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.
12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when
his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their
trust in him.
PSALM 3
A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.
LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that
rise up against me.
2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in
God. Selah.
3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up
of mine head.
4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his
holy hill. Selah.
5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set
themselves against me round about.
7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine
enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the
ungodly.
8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy
people. Selah.
PSALM 4
To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David.
HEAR me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast
enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear
my prayer.
2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how
long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for
himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon
your bed, and be still. Selah.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the
LORD.
6 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift
thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their
corn and their wine increased.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only
makest me dwell in safety.
PSALM 5
To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David.
GIVE ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.
2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto
thee will I pray.
3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning
will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
4 For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither
shall evil dwell with thee.
5 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of
iniquity.
6 Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor
the bloody and deceitful man.
7 But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multitude of thy
mercy: and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.
8 Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies;
make thy way straight before my face.
9 For there is no faithfulness in their mouth; their inward part is very
wickedness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their
tongue.
10 Destroy thou them, O God; let them fall by their own counsels;
cast them out in the multitude of their transgressions; for they have
rebelled against thee.
11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever
shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love
thy name be joyful in thee.
12 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou
compass him as with a shield.
PSALM 6
To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David.
O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot
displeasure.
2 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me;
for my bones are vexed.
3 My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long?
4 Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies’
sake.
5 For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who
shall give thee thanks?
6 I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim;
I water my couch with my tears.
7 Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all
mine enemies.
8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath
heard the voice of my weeping.
9 The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my
prayer.
10 Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return
and be ashamed suddenly.
PSALM 7
Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the
Benjamite.
O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them
that persecute me, and deliver me:
2 Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is
none to deliver.
3 O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my
hands;
4 If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I
have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:)
5 Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yea, let him tread
down my life upon the earth, and lay mine honour in the dust. Selah.
6 Arise, O LORD, in thine anger, lift up thyself because of the rage of
mine enemies: and awake for me to the judgment that thou hast
commanded.
7 So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: for
their sakes therefore return thou on high.
8 The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to
my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me.
9 Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish
the just: for the righteous God trieth the hearts and reins. PSALMS
10 My defence is of God, which saveth the upright in heart.
11 God judgeth the righteous, and God is angry with the wicked
every day.
12 If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow, and
made it ready.
13 He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; he
ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors.
14 Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief,
and brought forth falsehood.
15 He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he
made.
16 His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent
dealing shall come down upon his own pate.
17 I will praise the LORD according to his righteousness: and will
sing praise to the name of the LORD most high.
