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Psalm 1. 1 Blessed is the one. who does not walk in step with the wicked. or stand in the way that sinners take. or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.
Psalms 1–41. The Two Paths ( Matthew 5:3–12; Luke 6:20–23) 1 Blessed is the man. who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.
Read the Book of Psalms online. Scripture chapters verses with full summary, commentary meaning, and concordances for Bible study.
Every psalm either points directly to Christ, in his person, his character, and offices; or may lead the believer's thoughts to Him. And the psalms are the language of the believer's heart, whether mourning for sin, thirsting after God, or rejoicing in Him.
There are several types of psalms, including hymns or songs of praise, communal and individual laments, royal psalms, imprecation, and individual thanksgivings. The book also includes psalms of communal thanksgiving, wisdom, pilgrimage and other categories.
Dive into the 150 ancient Hebrew poems, songs, and prayers in the book of Psalms in the Bible. Explore the literary design and key themes of Psalms through videos, podcasts, and more from BibleProject™.
THE BOOK OF PSALMS. The Hebrew Psalter numbers 150 songs. The corresponding number in the Septuagint differs because of a different division of certain Psalms. Hence the numbering in the Greek Psalter (which was followed by the Latin Vulgate) is usually one digit behind the Hebrew.
Psalms 1–41. The Way of the Righteous and the End of the Ungodly. 1 Blessed is the man. Who walks not in the counsel of the [ a]ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he [ b]meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree.
1 Blessed is the man. Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree. Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season,
The Psalms date from a time when the Gospel was not yet known; when placed on the lips of those being persecuted, they voice an urgent appeal for divine justice. (See notes on Ps 5:11 ; Ps 35 .)
