Psalms 1:1

Book 1
(Psalms 1-41)

Psalm 1

1:1 How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked,

or stand in the pathway with sinners,

or sit in the assembly of scoffers!

Psalms 2:12

2:12 Give sincere homage!

Otherwise he will be angry,

and you will die because of your behavior,

when his anger quickly ignites.

How blessed are all who take shelter in him!

Psalms 40:4

40:4 How blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord

and does not seek help from the proud or from liars!

Psalms 127:5

127:5 How blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!

They will not be put to shame when they confront enemies at the city gate.