How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand in the pathway with sinners, or sit in the assembly of scoffers!

He is like a tree planted by flowing streams; it yields its fruit at the proper time, and its leaves never fall off. He succeeds in everything he attempts.

They say, "Let's tear off the shackles they've put on us! Let's free ourselves from their ropes!"

Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your personal property.

So now, you kings, do what is wise; you rulers of the earth, submit to correction!

You men, how long will you try to turn my honor into shame? How long will you love what is worthless and search for what is deceptive? (Selah)

Tremble with fear and do not sin! Meditate as you lie in bed, and repent of your ways! (Selah)

Many say, "Who can show us anything good?" Smile upon us, Lord!

But as for me, because of your great faithfulness I will enter your house; I will bow down toward your holy temple as I worship you.

I am exhausted as I groan; all night long I drench my bed in tears; my tears saturate the cushion beneath me.

The Exalted God is my shield, the one who delivers the morally upright.

God is a just judge; he is angry throughout the day.

He prepares to use deadly weapons against him; he gets ready to shoot flaming arrows.

See the one who is pregnant with wickedness, who conceives destructive plans, and gives birth to harmful lies --

For the music director, according to the gittith style; a psalm of David. O Lord, our Lord, how magnificent is your reputation throughout the earth! You reveal your majesty in the heavens above!

Of what importance is the human race, that you should notice them? Of what importance is mankind, that you should pay attention to them,

including all the sheep and cattle, as well as the wild animals,

O Lord, our Lord, how magnificent is your reputation throughout the earth!

The wicked are turned back and sent to Sheol; this is the destiny of all the nations that ignore God,

The wicked man is so arrogant he always thinks, "God won't hold me accountable; he doesn't care."

He is secure at all times. He has no regard for your commands; he disdains all his enemies.

His mouth is full of curses and deceptive, harmful words; his tongue injures and destroys.

The Lord is in his holy temple; the Lord's throne is in heaven. His eyes watch; his eyes examine all people.

May the Lord rain down burning coals and brimstone on the wicked! A whirlwind is what they deserve!

Certainly the Lord is just; he rewards godly deeds; the upright will experience his favor.

They say, "We speak persuasively; we know how to flatter and boast. Who is our master?"

The Lord's words are absolutely reliable. They are as untainted as silver purified in a furnace on the ground, where it is thoroughly refined.

For the music director; by David. Fools say to themselves, "There is no God." They sin and commit evil deeds; none of them does what is right.

The Lord looks down from heaven at the human race, to see if there is anyone who is wise and seeks God.

Everyone rejects God; they are all morally corrupt. None of them does what is right, not even one!

All those who behave wickedly do not understand -- those who devour my people as if they were eating bread, and do not call out to the Lord.

You want to humiliate the oppressed, even though the Lord is their shelter.

Whoever lives a blameless life, does what is right, and speaks honestly.

As for God's chosen people who are in the land, and the leading officials I admired so much --

It is as if I have been given fertile fields or received a beautiful tract of land.

I constantly trust in the Lord; because he is at my right hand, I will not be upended.

So my heart rejoices and I am happy; My life is safe.

Make a just decision on my behalf! Decide what is right!

As for the actions of people -- just as you have commanded, I have not followed in the footsteps of violent men.

Protect me as you would protect the pupil of your eye! Hide me in the shadow of your wings!

He is like a lion that wants to tear its prey to bits, like a young lion crouching in hidden places.

Rise up, Lord! Confront him! Knock him down! Use your sword to rescue me from the wicked man!

Lord, use your power to deliver me from these murderers, from the murderers of this world! They enjoy prosperity; you overwhelm them with the riches they desire. They have many children, and leave their wealth to their offspring.

As for me, because I am innocent I will see your face; when I awake you will reveal yourself to me.

The Lord is my high ridge, my stronghold, my deliverer. My God is my rocky summit where I take shelter, my shield, the horn that saves me, and my refuge.

I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I was delivered from my enemies.

Smoke ascended from his nose; fire devoured as it came from his mouth; he hurled down fiery coals.

He made the sky sink as he descended; a thick cloud was under his feet.

You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful; you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent.

You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.

The one true God acts in a faithful manner; the Lord's promise is reliable; he is a shield to all who take shelter in him.

Indeed, who is God besides the Lord? Who is a protector besides our God?

They cry out, but there is no one to help them; they cry out to the Lord, but he does not answer them.

I grind them as fine windblown dust; I beat them underfoot like clay in the streets.

foreigners lose their courage; they shake with fear as they leave their strongholds.

The Lord is alive! My protector is praiseworthy! The God who delivers me is exalted as king!

He gives his chosen king magnificent victories; he is faithful to his chosen ruler, to David and his descendants forever."

There is no actual speech or word, nor is its voice literally heard.

The law of the Lord is perfect and preserves one's life. The rules set down by the Lord are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced.

The Lord will deliver the king; he will answer us when we call to him for help!

For the king trusts in the Lord, and because of the sovereign Lord's faithfulness he is not upended.

You prevail over all your enemies; your power is too great for those who hate you.

You are holy; you sit as king receiving the praises of Israel.

Do not remain far away from me, for trouble is near and I have no one to help me.

My strength drains away like water; all my bones are dislocated; my heart is like wax; it melts away inside me.

The roof of my mouth is as dry as a piece of pottery; my tongue sticks to my gums. You set me in the dust of death.

For the Lord is king and rules over the nations.

A psalm of David. The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.

You prepare a feast before me in plain sight of my enemies. You refresh my head with oil; my cup is completely full.

Who is allowed to ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may go up to his holy dwelling place?

The one whose deeds are blameless and whose motives are pure, who does not lie, or make promises with no intention of keeping them.

Who is this majestic king? The Lord who is strong and mighty! The Lord who is mighty in battle!

Who is this majestic king? The Lord who commands armies! He is the majestic king! (Selah)

The Lord is both kind and fair; that is why he teaches sinners the right way to live.

May he show the humble what is right! May he teach the humble his way!

For the sake of your reputation, O Lord, forgive my sin, because it is great.

O Lord, I love the temple where you live, the place where your splendor is revealed.

Even when an army is deployed against me, I do not fear. Even when war is imminent, I remain confident.

I have asked the Lord for one thing -- this is what I desire! I want to live in the Lord's house all the days of my life, so I can gaze at the splendor of the Lord and contemplate in his temple.

The Lord strengthens and protects me; I trust in him with all my heart. I am rescued and my heart is full of joy; I will sing to him in gratitude.

The Lord's shout is heard over the water; the majestic God thunders, the Lord appears over the surging water.

The Lord's shout is powerful, the Lord's shout is majestic.

The Lord sits enthroned over the engulfing waters, the Lord sits enthroned as the eternal king.

"What profit is there in taking my life, in my descending into the Pit? Can the dust of the grave praise you? Can it declare your loyalty?

For my life nears its end in pain; my years draw to a close as I groan. My strength fails me because of my sin, and my bones become brittle.

I am forgotten, like a dead man no one thinks about; I am regarded as worthless, like a broken jar.

How great is your favor, which you store up for your loyal followers! In plain sight of everyone you bestow it on those who take shelter in you.

By David; a well-written song. How blessed is the one whose rebellious acts are forgiven, whose sin is pardoned!

How blessed is the one whose wrongdoing the Lord does not punish, in whose spirit there is no deceit.

For this reason every one of your faithful followers should pray to you while there is a window of opportunity. Certainly when the surging water rises, it will not reach them.

I will instruct and teach you about how you should live. I will advise you as I look you in the eye.

You godly ones, shout for joy because of the Lord! It is appropriate for the morally upright to offer him praise.

Sing to him a new song! Play skillfully as you shout out your praises to him!

For the Lord's decrees are just, and everything he does is fair.

How blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, the people whom he has chosen to be his special possession.

He is the one who forms every human heart, and takes note of all their actions.

No king is delivered by his vast army; a warrior is not saved by his great might.

We wait for the Lord; he is our deliverer and shield.

Taste and see that the Lord is good! How blessed is the one who takes shelter in him!

Then make sure you don't speak evil words or use deceptive speech!