Psalm 1
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- Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of mockers.
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- But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
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- He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
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- Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away.
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- Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
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- For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
Psalm 100
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- Psalm 100 A psalm. For giving thanks.
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- Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth.
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- Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
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- Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his [1] ; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
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- Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.
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- For the LORD is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations
Psalm 62
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- Psalm 62 For the director of music. For Jeduthun. A psalm of David.
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- My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him.
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- He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.
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- How long will you assault a man? Would all of you throw him down-- this leaning wall, this tottering fence?
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- They fully intend to topple him from his lofty place; they take delight in lies. With their mouths they bless, but in their hearts they curse. Selah
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- Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him.
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- He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
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- My salvation and my honor depend on God [1] ; he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
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- Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge. Selah
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- Lowborn men are but a breath, the highborn are but a lie; if weighed on a balance, they are nothing; together they are only a breath.
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- Do not trust in extortion or take pride in stolen goods; though your riches increase, do not set your heart on them.
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- One thing God has spoken, two things have I heard: that you, O God, are strong,
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- and that you, O Lord, are loving. Surely you will reward each person according to what he has done.
Psalm 2
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- Psalm 2
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- Why do the nations conspire [1] and the peoples plot in vain?
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- The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together against the LORD and against his Anointed One. [2]
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- "Let us break their chains," they say, "and throw off their fetters."
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- The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
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- Then he rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
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- "I have installed my King [3] on Zion, my holy hill."
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- I will proclaim the decree of the LORD: He said to me, "You are my Son [4] ; today I have become your Father. [5]
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- Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.
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- You will rule them with an iron scepter [6] ; you will dash them to pieces like pottery."
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- Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.
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- Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling.
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- Kiss the Son, lest he be angry and you be destroyed in your way, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
Psalm 117
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- Psalm 117
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- Praise the LORD, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples.
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- For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever. Praise the LORD.
Psalm 4
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- Psalm 4 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.
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- Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.
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- How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame [1] ? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods [2] ? Selah
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- Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD will hear when I call to him.
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- In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. Selah
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- Offer right sacrifices and trust in the LORD.
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- Many are asking, "Who can show us any good?" Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD.
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- You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound.
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- I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.