BOOK I

Psalms 1–41

Psalm 1

Blessed is the one(A)
    who does not walk(B) in step with the wicked(C)
or stand in the way(D) that sinners take(E)
    or sit(F) in the company of mockers,(G)
but whose delight(H) is in the law of the Lord,(I)
    and who meditates(J) on his law day and night.
That person is like a tree(K) planted by streams(L) of water,(M)
    which yields its fruit(N) in season
and whose leaf(O) does not wither—
    whatever they do prospers.(P)

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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.

But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

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.

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who lends money to the poor without interest;(A)
    who does not accept a bribe(B) against the innocent.

Whoever does these things
    will never be shaken.(C)

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He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved.

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I keep my eyes always on the Lord.
    With him at my right hand,(A) I will not be shaken.(B)

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I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

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When I felt secure, I said,
    “I will never be shaken.”(A)

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And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.

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Truly he is my rock(A) and my salvation;(B)
    he is my fortress,(C) I will never be shaken.(D)

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He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.

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18 Were I to count them,(A)
    they would outnumber the grains of sand(B)
    when I awake,(C) I am still with you.

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18 If I should count them, they are more in number than the sand: when I awake, I am still with thee.

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Wisdom Bestows Well-Being

My son,(A) do not forget my teaching,(B)
    but keep my commands in your heart,
for they will prolong your life many years(C)
    and bring you peace and prosperity.(D)

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My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:

For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

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