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Psalm 1 New International Version (NIV)
BOOK I
Psalms 1–41
Psalm[1] 1
1 Blessed[2] is
the one
who does not walk in step with the wicked[3]
or stand in the way that sinners[4] take
or sit in the company of mockers[5],
2 but whose delight[6] is in the law of the Lord[7],
and who meditates[8] on his law day and night.
3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither—
whatever they do prospers[9].
who does not walk in step with the wicked[3]
or stand in the way that sinners[4] take
or sit in the company of mockers[5],
2 but whose delight[6] is in the law of the Lord[7],
and who meditates[8] on his law day and night.
3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither—
whatever they do prospers[9].
4 Not so the wicked!
They are like chaff
that the wind blows away.
5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment[10],
nor sinners in the assembly[11] of the righteous[12].
They are like chaff
that the wind blows away.
5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment[10],
nor sinners in the assembly[11] of the righteous[12].
6 For the Lord watches over the way of
the righteous,
but the way of the wicked leads to destruction[13].
but the way of the wicked leads to destruction[13].
[1] a
sacred song or poem of praise, especially one in the Book of Psalms in the
Bible
[2] made
holy, devoted to the service of God
[3] very
wrong or very bad… capable of causing harm to somebody
[4] somebody
who commits a sin (an act, thought, or way of behaving that goes against the
law or teachings of a religion, especially when the person who commits it is
aware of this) or who habitually does wrong
[5]
People who treat somebody or something with scorn or contempt
[6] great
enjoyment and pleasure
[7] in
Christianity, God or Jesus Christ
[8] to
think about something carefully, calmly, seriously, and for some time
[9] to
flourish or thrive
[10] God's
decision at the instant of somebody's death on whether the soul is to be saved
or damned
[11] a
regular formal gathering
[12] always
behaving according to a religious or moral code
[13] the
act or process of destroying something… the condition of having been destroyed
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Psalm 2 New International Version (NIV)
Psalm 2
1 Why do the nations conspire[1][a]
and the peoples plot[2] in vain[3]?
2 The kings of the earth rise up
and the rulers band together
against the Lord[4] and against his anointed[5], saying,
3 “Let us break their chains
and throw off their shackles.”
and the peoples plot[2] in vain[3]?
2 The kings of the earth rise up
and the rulers band together
against the Lord[4] and against his anointed[5], saying,
3 “Let us break their chains
and throw off their shackles.”
4 The One enthroned[6] in
heaven[7]
laughs;
the Lord scoffs[8] at them.
5 He rebukes[9] them in his anger
and terrifies[10] them in his wrath[11], saying,
6 “I have installed my king
on Zion[12], my holy[13] mountain.”
the Lord scoffs[8] at them.
5 He rebukes[9] them in his anger
and terrifies[10] them in his wrath[11], saying,
6 “I have installed my king
on Zion[12], my holy[13] mountain.”
He said to me,
“You are my son;
today I have become your father.
8 Ask me,
and I will make the nations your inheritance[16],
the ends of the earth[17] your possession[18].
9 You will break them with a rod of iron[b];
you will dash them to pieces like pottery.”
today I have become your father.
8 Ask me,
and I will make the nations your inheritance[16],
the ends of the earth[17] your possession[18].
9 You will break them with a rod of iron[b];
you will dash them to pieces like pottery.”
10 Therefore, you kings, be wise;
be warned, you rulers of the earth.
11 Serve the Lord with fear[19]
and celebrate[20] his rule with trembling.
12 Kiss his son, or he will be angry
and your way will lead to your destruction,
for his wrath can flare up in a moment.
Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
be warned, you rulers of the earth.
11 Serve the Lord with fear[19]
and celebrate[20] his rule with trembling.
12 Kiss his son, or he will be angry
and your way will lead to your destruction,
for his wrath can flare up in a moment.
Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
Footnotes:
[1] to
plan or agree in secret with others to commit an illegal or subversive act
[2] a
plan decided on in secret, especially to bring about an illegal or subversive
act
[3] failing
to have or unlikely to have the intended or desired result
[4] in
Christianity, God or Jesus Christ
[5] to
rub oil or ointment on a part of somebody's body, usually the head or feet, as
part of a religious ceremony, e.g. in a Christian baptism… to install somebody officially or
ceremonially in a position or office
[6] to
regard somebody as being worthy of adoration
[7] a
place or condition of supreme happiness and peace where Christ committed people
go after death, and, especially in Christianity, where God and the angels dwell
[8] to
express derision or scorn about somebody or something
[9] to
criticize or reprimand somebody, usually sharply
[10] to
make somebody feel very frightened or alarmed
[11] strong
anger, often with a desire for revenge… in
some beliefs, God's punishment for sin… the
vengeance, punishment, or destruction wreaked by somebody in anger
[12] the
place where God lives and is worshiped on Earth or in the kingdom of heaven
[13] devoted
to the service of God
[15] an
order with the power of legislation issued by a ruler or other person or group
with authority… in Christian belief, the
will or purpose of God, interpreted through events considered to be God's doing
[16] the
succession to wealth
[17]ends of the earth: the final
part
[18] the
act or state of owning or holding something
[19] respect
or awe for somebody or something
[20] to
show happiness that something good or special has happened by doing such things
as eating and drinking together or playing music… to mark a special occasion or day by
ceremonies or festivities… to perform a
religious ceremony according to the prescribed forms… to praise something publicly or make it
famous
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Psalm 3 New International Version (NIV)
A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom.
1 Lord, how many are my
foes[1]!
How many rise up against me!
2 Many are saying of me,
“God will not deliver[2] him.”[b]
How many rise up against me!
2 Many are saying of me,
“God will not deliver[2] him.”[b]
3 But you, Lord,
are a shield[3] around
me,
my glory[4], the One who lifts my head high.
4 I call out to the Lord,
and he answers me from his holy mountain.
my glory[4], the One who lifts my head high.
4 I call out to the Lord,
and he answers me from his holy mountain.
5 I lie down and sleep;
I wake again, because the Lord sustains[5] me.
6 I will not fear though tens of thousands
assail[6] me on every side.
I wake again, because the Lord sustains[5] me.
6 I will not fear though tens of thousands
assail[6] me on every side.
7 Arise, Lord!
Deliver me, my God!
Strike all my enemies on the jaw;
break the teeth of the wicked.
Deliver me, my God!
Strike all my enemies on the jaw;
break the teeth of the wicked.
Footnotes:
b. Psalm
3:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain
meaning) here and at the end of verses 4 and 8.
[1] an
enemy or opponent of somebody or something
[2] to
do what has been promised
[3] somebody
or something that serves as protection or acts as a defense
[4] the
fame, admiration, and honor that is given to somebody who does something
important… something that brings or confers admiration, praise, honor, or fame…
praise and thanksgiving offered as an act of worship to a deity… majesty or splendor
[5] to
provide somebody with nourishment or the necessities of life… to keep somebody going with emotional or
moral support
[6] to
attack somebody vigorously with words or actions
[7] rescue
from captivity, hardship, or domination by evil
[8] help
from God
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Psalm 4 New International Version (NIV)
For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of
David.
1 Answer me when I call to you,
my righteous[1] God.
Give me relief[2] from my distress[3];
have mercy[4] on me and hear my prayer[5].
my righteous[1] God.
Give me relief[2] from my distress[3];
have mercy[4] on me and hear my prayer[5].
2 How long will you people turn my glory[6] into
shame[7]?
How long will you love delusions[8] and seek false gods[b]?[c]
3 Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful[9] servant for himself;
the Lord hears when I call to him.
How long will you love delusions[8] and seek false gods[b]?[c]
3 Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful[9] servant for himself;
the Lord hears when I call to him.
4 Tremble and[d] do not sin;
when you are on your beds,
search your hearts and be silent.
5 Offer the sacrifices[10] of the righteous
and trust in the Lord.
when you are on your beds,
search your hearts and be silent.
5 Offer the sacrifices[10] of the righteous
and trust in the Lord.
6 Many, Lord, are
asking, “Who will bring us prosperity[11]?”
Let the light of your face shine on us.
7 Fill my heart with joy
when their grain and new wine[12] abound.
Let the light of your face shine on us.
7 Fill my heart with joy
when their grain and new wine[12] abound.
8 In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, Lord,
make me dwell in safety.
for you alone, Lord,
make me dwell in safety.
Footnotes:
[1] always
behaving according to a religious or moral code
[2] a
release from anxiety or tension, or the feeling of release, lightness, and
cheerfulness that accompanies this
[3] mental
suffering, e.g. that caused by grief, anxiety, or unhappiness… hardship or problems caused by a lack of
basic necessities… physical pain or
discomfort… great danger or difficulty,
with a need for immediate assistance
[4] kindness
or forgiveness shown especially to somebody a person has power over… a
disposition to be compassionate or forgiving of others… a welcome event or situation that provides
relief or prevents something unpleasant from happening… the easing of distress or pain
[5] a
spoken or unspoken address to God. It may express praise, thanksgiving,
confession, or a request for something such as help or somebody's well-being… the act or practice of making spoken or
unspoken addresses to God
[6] the
fame, admiration, and honor that is given to somebody who does something
important… praise and thanksgiving
offered as an act of worship to a deity…
majesty or splendor
[7] a
negative emotion that combines feelings of dishonor, unworthiness, and
embarrassment… a state of disgrace or
dishonor… a cause for regret or
disappointment… a cause for regret or
disappointment
[8] a
persistent false belief held in the face of strong contradictory evidence… a false or mistaken belief or idea about
something
[9] believing
firmly in something or somebody… consistently
trustworthy and loyal, especially to a person, promise, or duty… displaying or resulting from a sense of
responsibility or devotion to duty
[10] a
giving up of something valuable or important for somebody or something else
considered to be of more value or importance
[11] the
condition of enjoying wealth, success, or good fortune
[12]
New Wine: constituting a revived, different, improved, or more advanced form of
something, e.g. a political or artistic movement, that already exists or that
existed before
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