BOOK I(Psalms 1–41)How happy is the manwho does not follow the advice of the wickedor take the path of sinnersor join a group of mockers!

For when he dies, he will take nothing at all;his wealth will not follow him down.

I follow close to You;Your right hand holds on to me.

So I gave them over to their stubborn heartsto follow their own plans.

If only My people would listen to Meand Israel would follow My ways,

for justice will again be righteous,and all the upright in heart will follow it.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;all who follow His instructions have good insight.His praise endures forever.

They do nothing wrong;they follow His ways.

Help me understand Your instruction,and I will obey itand follow it with all my heart.

I have kept my feet from every evil pathto follow Your word.

I carefully follow all Your preceptsand hate every false way.

My eyes pour out streams of tearsbecause people do not follow Your instruction.