Psalms 1; Psalms 2; Psalms 3

1 Blessed is the person who does not follow the advice of wicked people, take the path of sinners, or join the company of mockers.

2 Rather, he delights in the teachings of the LORD and reflects on his teachings day and night.

3 He is like a tree planted beside streams-- a tree that produces fruit in season and whose leaves do not wither. He succeeds in everything he does.

4 Wicked people are not like that. Instead, they are like husks that the wind blows away.

5 That is why wicked people will not be able to stand in the judgment and sinners will not be able to stand where righteous people gather.

6 The LORD knows the way of righteous people, but the way of wicked people will end.

1 Why do the nations gather together? Why do their people devise useless plots?

2 Kings take their stands. Rulers make plans together against the LORD and against his Messiah by saying,

3 "Let's break apart their chains and shake off their ropes."

4 The one enthroned in heaven laughs. The Lord makes fun of them.

5 Then he speaks to them in his anger. In his burning anger he terrifies them by saying,

6 "I have installed my own king on Zion, my holy mountain."

7 I will announce the LORD's decree. He said to me: "You are my Son. Today I have become your Father.

8 Ask me, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance and the ends of the earth as your own possession.

9 You will break them with an iron scepter. You will smash them to pieces like pottery."

10 Now, you kings, act wisely. Be warned, you rulers of the earth!

11 Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling.

12 Kiss the Son, or he will become angry and you will die on your way because his anger will burst into flames. Blessed is everyone who takes refuge in him.

1 O LORD, look how my enemies have increased! Many are attacking me.

2 Many are saying about me, "Even with God [on his side], he won't be victorious." Selah

3 But you, O LORD, are a shield that surrounds me. You are my glory. You hold my head high.

4 I call aloud to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain. Selah

5 I lie down and sleep. I wake up again because the LORD continues to support me.

6 I am not afraid of the tens of thousands who have taken positions against me on all sides.

7 Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! You have slapped all my enemies in the face. You have smashed the teeth of wicked people.

8 Victory belongs to the LORD! May your blessing rest on your people. Selah