Blessed is the man that hath not walked in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stood in the way of sinners *

and hath not sat in the seat of the scornful.

But his delight is in the law of the Lord *

and in his law will he exercise himself day and night.

And he shall be like a tree planted by the water-side *

that will bring forth his fruit in due season.

His leaf also shall not wither *

and look, whatsoever he doeth, it shall prosper.

As for the ungodly, it is not so with them *

but they are like the chaff, which the wind scattereth away from the face of the earth.

Therefore the ungodly shall not be able to stand in the judgement *

neither the sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

But the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous *

and the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Why do the heathen so furiously rage together *

and why do the people imagine a vain thing?

The kings of the earth stand up, and the rulers take counsel together *

against the Lord, and against his Anointed.

Let us break their bonds asunder *

and cast away their cords from us.

He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh them to scorn *

the Lord shall have them in derision.

Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath *

and vex them in his sore displeasure.

Yet have I set my King *

upon my holy hill of Sion.

I will preach the law, whereof the Lord hath said unto me *

Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.

Desire of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance *

and the utmost parts of the earth for thy possession.

Thou shalt bruise them with a rod of iron *

and break them in pieces like a potter’s vessel.

Be wise now therefore, O ye kings *

be learned, ye that are judges of the earth.

Serve the Lord in fear *

and rejoice unto him with reverence.

Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and so ye perish from the right way *

if his wrath be kindled, (yea, but a little,) blessed are all they that put their trust in him.

Lord, how are they increased that trouble me *

many are they that rise against me.

Many one there be that say of my soul *

There is no help for him in his God.

But thou, O Lord, art my defender *

thou art my worship, and the lifter up of my head.

I did call upon the Lord with my voice *

and he heard me out of his holy hill.

I laid me down and slept, and rose up again *

for the Lord sustained me.

I will not be afraid for ten thousands of the people *

that have set themselves against me round about.

Up, Lord, and help me, O my God *

for thou smitest all mine enemies upon the cheekbone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

Salvation belongeth unto the Lord *

and thy blessing is upon thy people.

Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness *

thou hast set me at liberty when I was in trouble; have mercy upon me, and hearken unto my prayer.

O ye sons of men, how long will ye blaspheme mine honour *

and have such pleasure in vanity, and seek after leasing?

Know this also, that the Lord hath chosen to himself the man that is godly *

when I call upon the Lord, he will hear me.

Stand in awe, and sin not *

commune with your own heart, and in your chamber, and be still.

Offer the sacrifice of righteousness *

and put your trust in the Lord.

There be many that say *

Who will shew us any good?

Lord, lift thou up *

the light of thy countenance upon us.

Thou hast put gladness in my heart *

since the time that their corn and wine and oil increased.

I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest *

for it is thou, Lord, only, that makest me dwell in safety.

Ponder my words, O Lord *

consider my meditation

O hearken thou unto the voice of my calling, my King, and my God *

for unto thee will I make my prayer.

My voice shalt thou hear betimes, O Lord *

early in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.

For thou art the God that hast no pleasure in wickedness *

neither shall any evil dwell with thee.

Such as be foolish shall not stand in thy sight *

for thou hatest all them that work vanity.

Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing *

the Lord will abhor both the blood-thirsty and deceitful man.

But as for me, I will come into thine house, even upon the multitude of thy mercy *

and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple.

Lead me, O Lord, in thy righteousness, because of mine enemies *

make thy way plain before my face.

For there is no faithfulness in his mouth *

their inward parts are very wickedness.

Their throat is an open sepulchre *

they flatter with their tongue.

Destroy thou them, O God; let them perish through their own imaginations *

cast them out in the multitude of their ungodliness; for they have rebelled against thee.

And let all them that put their trust in thee rejoice *

they shall ever be giving of thanks, because thou defendest them; they that love thy Name shall be joyful in thee;

For thou, Lord, wilt give thy blessing unto the righteous *

and with thy favourable kindness wilt thou defend him as with a shield.