But his delight and desire are in the law of the Lord, and on His law (the precepts, the instructions, the teachings of God) he habitually meditates (ponders and studies) by day and by night.

For the Lord knows and is fully acquainted with the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly [those living outside God’s will] shall perish (end in ruin and come to nought).

The kings of the earth take their places; the rulers take counsel together against the Lord and His Anointed One (the Messiah, the Christ). They say,

He Who sits in the heavens laughs; the Lord has them in derision [and in supreme contempt He mocks them].

I will declare the decree of the Lord: He said to Me, You are My Son; this day [I declare] I have begotten You.

Serve the Lord with reverent awe and worshipful fear; rejoice and be in high spirits with trembling [lest you displease Him].

Psalm 3

A Psalm of David. When he fled from Absalom his son.

Lord, how they are increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me.

But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.

With my voice I cry to the Lord, and He hears and answers me out of His holy hill. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!

I lay down and slept; I wakened again, for the Lord sustains me.

Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God! For You have struck all my enemies on the cheek; You have broken the teeth of the ungodly.

Salvation belongs to the Lord; May Your blessing be upon Your people. Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!

But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself [and given distinction to] him who is godly [the man of loving-kindness]. The Lord listens and heeds when I call to Him.

Offer just and right sacrifices; trust (lean on and be confident) in the Lord.

Many say, Oh, that we might see some good! Lift up the light of Your countenance upon us, O Lord.

In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You, Lord, alone make me dwell in safety and confident trust.

Psalm 5

To the Chief Musician; on wind instruments. A Psalm of David.

Listen to my words, O Lord, give heed to my sighing and groaning.

In the morning You hear my voice, O Lord; in the morning I prepare [a prayer, a sacrifice] for You and watch and wait [for You to speak to my heart].

You will destroy those who speak lies; the Lord abhors [and rejects] the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.

Lead me, O Lord, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make Your way level (straight and right) before my face.

For You, Lord, will bless the [uncompromisingly] righteous [him who is upright and in right standing with You]; as with a shield You will surround him with goodwill (pleasure and favor).

Psalm 6

To the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments, set [possibly] an octave below. A Psalm of David.

O Lord, rebuke me not in Your anger nor discipline and chasten me in Your hot displeasure.

Have mercy on me and be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am weak (faint and withered away); O Lord, heal me, for my bones are troubled.

My [inner] self [as well as my body] is also exceedingly disturbed and troubled. But You, O Lord, how long [until You return and speak peace to me]?

Return [to my relief], O Lord, deliver my life; save me for the sake of Your steadfast love and mercy.