Psalms 1-3
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 1
1Blessed is the person who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! 2But his delight is in the Law of the Lord, And on His Law he meditates day and night. 3He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season, And its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers. 4The wicked are not so, But they are like chaff which the wind blows away. 5Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous. 6For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the wicked will perish.Chapter 2
1Why are the nations restless And the peoples plotting in vain? 2The kings of the earth take their stand And the rulers conspire together Against the Lord and against His Anointed, saying, 3'Let’s tear their shackles apart And throw their ropes away from us!' 4He who sits in the heavens laughs, The Lord scoffs at them. 5Then He will speak to them in His anger And terrify them in His fury, saying, 6'But as for Me, I have installed My King Upon Zion, My holy mountain.' 7'I will announce the decree of the Lord: He said to Me, ‘You are My Son, Today I have fathered You. 8Ask it of Me, and I will certainly give the nations as Your inheritance, And the ends of the earth as Your possession. 9You shall break them with a rod of iron, You shall shatter them like earthenware.’?' 10Now then, you kings, use insight; Let yourselves be instructed, you judges of the earth. 11Serve the Lord with reverence And rejoice with trembling. 12 Kiss the Son, that He not be angry and you perish on the way, For His wrath may be kindled quickly. How blessed are all who take refuge in Him!Chapter 3
1 Lord, how my enemies have increased! Many are rising up against me. 2Many are saying of my soul, 'There is no salvation for him in God.' Selah 3But You, Lord, are a shield around me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head. 4I was crying out to the Lord with my voice, And He answered me from His holy mountain. Selah 5 I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustains me. 6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me all around. 7Arise, Lord; save me, my God! For You have struck all my enemies on the cheek; You have shattered the teeth of the wicked. 8 Salvation belongs to the Lord; May Your blessing be upon Your people! SelahKing James Version
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 1
1How happy is the one who does not walk in the advice of the wicked or stand in the pathway with sinners or sit in the company of mockers! 2Instead, his delight is in the Lord’s instruction, and he meditates on it day and night.
3He is like a tree planted beside flowing streams that bears its fruit in its season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
4The wicked are not like this; instead, they are like chaff that the wind blows away.
5Therefore the wicked will not stand up in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
6For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to ruin.
Chapter 2
1Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? 2The kings of the earth take their stand, and the rulers conspire together against the Lord and his Anointed One:
3"Let’s tear off their chains and throw their ropes off of us."
4The one enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord ridicules them.
5Then he speaks to them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath:
6"I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain."
7I will declare the Lord’s decree. He said to me, "You are my Son; today I have become your Father.
8Ask of me, and I will make the nations your inheritance and the ends of the earth your possession.
9You will break them with an iron scepter; you will shatter them like pottery."
10So now, kings, be wise; receive instruction, you judges of the earth.
11Serve the Lord with reverential awe and rejoice with trembling.
12Pay homage to the Son or he will be angry and you will perish in your rebellion, for his anger may ignite at any moment. All who take refuge in him are happy.
2Many say about me, "There is no help for him in God." Selah
3But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.
4I cry aloud to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain. Selah
5I lie down and sleep; I wake again because the Lord sustains me.
New Living Translation
Chapter 1
1Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. 2But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. 3They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.
4But not the wicked! They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind.
5They will be condemned at the time of judgment. Sinners will have no place among the godly.
6For the Lord watches over the path of the godly, but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.
Chapter 2
1Why are the nations so angry? Why do they waste their time with futile plans? 2The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the Lord and against his anointed one. 3'Let us break their chains,' they cry, 'and free ourselves from slavery to God.'
4But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at them.
5Then in anger he rebukes them, terrifying them with his fierce fury.
6For the Lord declares, 'I have placed my chosen king on the throne in Jerusalem, on my holy mountain.'
7The king proclaims the Lord’s decree: 'The Lord said to me, ‘You are my son. Today I have become your Father.
8Only ask, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the whole earth as your possession.
9You will break them with an iron rod and smash them like clay pots.’'
10Now then, you kings, act wisely! Be warned, you rulers of the earth!
11Serve the Lord with reverent fear, and rejoice with trembling.
12Submit to God’s royal son, or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of all your activities — for his anger flares up in an instant. But what joy for all who take refuge in him!
5I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the Lord was watching over me.
6I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on every side.
English Standard Version
Chapter 1
1Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. 4The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. 5Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; 6for the Lord knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.Chapter 2
1 Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? 2The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the Lord and against his Anointed, saying, 3"Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us." 4He who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord holds them in derision. 5Then he will speak to them in his wrath, and terrify them in his fury, saying, 6"As for me, I have set my King on Zion, my holy hill." 7I will tell of the decree: The Lord said to me, "You are my Son; today I have begotten you. 8Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. 9You shall break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter 's vessel." 10Now therefore, O kings, be wise; be warned, O rulers of the earth. 11 Serve the Lord with fear, and rejoice with trembling. 12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath is quickly kindled. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.Chapter 3
1 O Lord, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; 2many are saying of my soul, "There is no salvation for him in God." Selah 3But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. 4I cried aloud to the Lord, and he answered me from his holy hill. Selah 5I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the Lord sustained me. 6I will not be afraid of many thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around. 7 Arise, O Lord! Save me, O my God! For you strike all my enemies on the cheek; you break the teeth of the wicked. 8 Salvation belongs to the Lord; your blessing be on your people! SelahNew International Version
Chapter 1
1Blessed 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, 2but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.
3That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.
4Not so the wicked! They are like chaff that the wind blows away.
5Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.
6For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.
Chapter 2
1Why do the nations conspire and the peoples plot in vain? 2The kings of the earth rise up and the rulers band together against the Lord and against his anointed, saying,
3"Let us break their chains and throw off their shackles."
4The One enthroned in heaven laughs; the Lord scoffs at them.
5He rebukes them in his anger and terrifies them in his wrath, saying,
6"I have installed my king on Zion, my holy mountain."
7I will proclaim the Lord’s decree: He said to me, "You are my son; today I have become your father.
8Ask me, and I will make the nations your inheritance, the ends of the earth your possession.
9You will break them with a rod of iron ; you will dash them to pieces like pottery."
10Therefore, you kings, be wise; be warned, you rulers of the earth.
11Serve the Lord with fear and celebrate his rule with trembling.
12Kiss his son, or he will be angry and your way will lead to your destruction, for his wrath can flare up in a moment. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.
2Many are saying of me, "God will not deliver him."
3But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.
New King James Version
