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)

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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.

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but whose delight(A) is in the law of the Lord,(B)
    and who meditates(C) on his law day and night.

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

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Even though I walk
    through the darkest valley,[a](A)
I will fear no evil,(B)
    for you are with me;(C)
your rod and your staff,
    they comfort me.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 23:4 Or the valley of the shadow of death

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

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11 I will remember the deeds of the Lord;
    yes, I will remember your miracles(A) of long ago.

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11 I will remember the works of the Lord: surely I will remember thy wonders of old.

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12 I will consider(A) all your works
    and meditate on all your mighty deeds.”(B)

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12 I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.

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