BOOK I

Psalms 1–41

Psalm 1

Blessed is the one(A)
    who does not walk(B) in step with the wicked(C)
or stand in the way(D) that sinners take(E)
    or sit(F) in the company of mockers,(G)
but whose delight(H) is in the law of the Lord,(I)
    and who meditates(J) on his law day and night.
That person is like a tree(K) planted by streams(L) of water,(M)
    which yields its fruit(N) in season
and whose leaf(O) does not wither—
    whatever they do prospers.(P)

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Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

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.

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The fear of the Lord(A) is pure,
    enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
    and all of them are righteous.(B)

10 They are more precious than gold,(C)
    than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,(D)
    than honey from the honeycomb.(E)
11 By them your servant is warned;
    in keeping them there is great reward.

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The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether.

10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward.

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23 Those who sacrifice thank offerings honor me,
    and to the blameless[a] I will show my salvation.(A)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 50:23 Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; the meaning of the Masoretic Text for this phrase is uncertain.

23 Whoso offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the salvation of God.

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“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(A)
Blessed are those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted.(B)
Blessed are the meek,
    for they will inherit the earth.(C)
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    for they will be filled.(D)
Blessed are the merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy.(E)
Blessed are the pure in heart,(F)
    for they will see God.(G)
Blessed are the peacemakers,(H)
    for they will be called children of God.(I)
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,(J)
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(K)

11 “Blessed are you when people insult you,(L) persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.(M) 12 Rejoice and be glad,(N) because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.(O)

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Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

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10 If you keep my commands,(A) you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commands and remain in his love.

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10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.

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17 Anyone who chooses to do the will of God will find out(A) whether my teaching comes from God or whether I speak on my own.

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17 If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.

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