THE BOOK OF PSALMS. PSALM 1. 2 The kings of the earth set 1 The happiness of the godly. 4 The themselves, and the rulers unhappiness of the ungodly. take counsel together, against LESSED is the man that the LORD, and against his Blaeth 18 tin the chat anointed, saying, sel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. 3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. 4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. 5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. 6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. PSALM 2. 1 The kingdom of Christ. 10 Kings are exhorted to accept it. 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. 4 He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh the Lord shall have them in derision. 5 Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and vex them in his sore displeasure. 6 Yet have I set my King upon my holy hill of Zion. 7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. 8 Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the utter most parts of the earth for thy possession. 9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. 10 Be wise now therefore, Oye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. 11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 12 Kiss the Son, lest he be vour. angry, and ye perish from 6 Man's happiness is in God's fa To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. Psalm of David. HGod of my righteous EAR me when I call, O ness thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. 2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah. 3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him. 4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. 5 I laid me down and slept; 5 Offer the sacrifices of I awaked; for the LORD sus-righteousness, and put your tained me. trust in the LORD. 6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about. 7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly. 6 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. 7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. 8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell 8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is up-in safety. on thy people. Selah. PSALM 4. 1 David prayeth for audience. 2 He reproveth and exhorteth his enemies. PSALM 5. 1 David prayeth, and professeth his study in prayer. 4 God favoureth not the wicked. 7 David, professing his faith, prayeth unto God to guide him, 10 to destroy his enemies, 11 and | God; let them fall by their to preserve the godly. own counsels; cast them out in the multitude of their To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A G Psalm of David. IVE ear to my words, O transgressions; for they have LORD; consider my rebelled against thee. meditation. 2 Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. 3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up. 4 For thou art not a God 11 But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee. 12 For thou, LORD, wilt bless the righteous; with favour wilt thou compass him as with a shield. PSALM 6. that hath pleasure in wicked- 1 David's complaint in his sickness. 8 ness: neither shall evil dwell with thee. 5 The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thon hatest all workers of iniquity. 6 Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the LORD will abhor the bloody and deceitful man. By faith he triumpheth over his To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot dis pleasure. 2 Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: LORD, heal me; for my bones 3 My soul is also sore vexed: but thou, O LORD, how long? 4 Return, O LORD, deliver my soul: oh save me for thy mercies' sake. 7 But as for me, I will come into thy house in the multi-are vexed. tude of thy mercy and in thy fear will I worship toward thy holy temple. 8 Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face. 5 For in death there is no re9 For there is no faithful-membrance of thee: in the ness in their mouth; their grave who shall give thee inward part is very wicked- thanks? ness; their throat is an open sepulchre; they flatter with their tongue. 10 Destroy thou them, O 6 I am weary with my groaning; all the night make my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears. 7 Mine eye is consumed be- | anger, lift up thyself because cause of grief; it waxeth old of the rage of mine enemies: because of all mine enemies. 8 Depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity; for the LORD hath heard the voice of my weeping. 9 The LORD hath heard my supplication; the LORD will receive my prayer. 10 Let all mine enemies be ashamed and sore vexed: let them return and be ashamed suddenly. Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite. and awake for me to the judgment that thou hast com. manded. 7 So shall the congregation of the people compass thee about: for their sakes therefore return thou on high. 8 The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me. 9 Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end; but establish the just: for the righteous God trieth hearts and reins. the 10 My defence is of God, which saveth the upright in heart. LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save 11 God judgeth the rightme from all them that perse-eous, and God is angry with the wicked every day. cute me, and deliver me: 2 Lest he tear my soul like a lion, rending it in pieces, while there is none to deliver. 3 O LORD my God, if I have done this; if there be iniquity in my hands; 4 If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy;) 5 Let the enemy persecute my soul, and take it; yea, let him tread down my life upon the earth, and lay mine honour in the dust. Selah. 6 Arise, O LORD, in thine 12 If he turn not, he will whet his sword; he hath bent his bow, and made it ready. 13 He hath also prepared for him the instruments of death; he ordaineth his arrows against the persecutors. 14 Behold, he travaileth with iniquity, and hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood. 15 He made a pit, and digged it, and is fallen into the ditch which he made. 16 His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his |