but the way of the wicked shall perish.
Psalm 2
1. Why did the nations rage? And peoples imagine vain things?
2. The kings of the earth rose up and the rulers assembled together,
against the Lord and against his Anointed; saying:
3. Let us break their bonds asunder and throw off from us their yoke.
4. The one who dwells in the heavens shall laugh them to scorn;
the Lord will treat them with derision.
5. Then will he address them
in his wrath,
and cause them distress in his fury.
6. But as for me, I was made king by him on Zion, his holy mountain,
7. announcing the Lord’s decree—
the Lord said to me:
“You are my Son, today I have
begotten you.
8. Ask me, and I will bequeath you the nations as your inheritance,
and the ends of the earth for your possession.
9. You shall rule them with a rod of iron;
you shall dash them in pieces as a potter’s jar.”
10. Now therefore, O kings understand:
be instructed all you who judge
the earth.
11. Serve the Lord with fear,
and rejoice in him with trembling.
12. Hold fast to instruction lest the Lord be angry,
and you should fall away from the
right path.
Whenever his indignation is suddenly kindled,
happy are all those who have trusted
in him.
Psalm 3
1. O Lord, why have those who afflict me multiplied?
Many rise up against me.
2. Regarding my life, many say,
“There is no deliverance for this one
in God.”
3. But you O Lord are my protector;
my glory and the lifter of my head.
4. I cried aloud to the Lord,
and from the holy mountain he
heard me.
5. I laid down to rest and slept;
then I awoke because the Lord
protects me.
6. I will not fear myriads of people;
encircling round about to beset me.
7. Arise O Lord; save me my God!
You have smitten all who were my enemies without cause.
You have broken the teeth of sinners.
8. Deliverance belongs to the Lord!
Let your blessing be upon your people.
Psalm 4
1. When I called out,
my righteous God heard me.
In the midst of distress you have given me space;
be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
2. O you children of earth, how long will your hearts be weighed down?
Why do you love vanity, and seek after falsehood?
3. Know that the Lord has worked marvels for his holy one;
the Lord will hear me when I cry out
to him.
4. Be provoked to anger, but sin not.
What you say in your hearts,
feel compunction for upon your beds.
5. Offer a sacrifice of righteousness,
and trust in the Lord.
6. Many say, “Who will show us
good things?”
The light of your countenance, O Lord, has been revealed to us.
7. You have put gladness into my heart;
they have been filled with an abundance of grain, wine, and oil.
8. Now I will lie down in peace and truly sleep,
for only you, O Lord, have caused me to dwell securely.
Psalm 5
1. Hearken to my words, O Lord;
attend to my cry.
2. Listen to the sound of my plea, my Sovereign and my God!
For to you, O Lord, I will pray.
3. In the morning you shall hear
my voice;
in the morning I will wait for you and raise my eyes.
4. For you are not a God who desires iniquity;
therefore the wicked shall not dwell with you.
5. Nor shall the transgressors remain in your presence;
You, O Lord, hate all who do evil.
6. You will destroy all who lie;
the Lord abhors the bloody and deceitful fellow.
7. As for me, because of your abundant mercy I will enter your house;
I will worship before your holy temple, in reverence of you.
8. Lead me, O Lord, in your righteousness because of my enemies;
make my path straight before you.
9. For there is no truth in their mouth;
their heart is vain; their throat an
open grave;
with their tongues they have
spoken deceit.
10. Judge them, O God! Let them fall by their own devices;
according to the multitude of their crimes cast them out;
because they have provoked you,
O Lord.
11. But let all who trust in you, rejoice.
They shall exult forever and you will dwell among them.
All who love your name shall glory
in you.
12. For you, O Lord, will bless the righteous;
You have bestowed us with an armor of favor.
Psalm 6
1. O Lord, rebuke me not in your wrath,
nor reprove me in your anger.
2. Pity me, O Lord, for I am weak.
Heal me, O Lord, for I am troubled to my bones.
3. My soul is vexed exceedingly;
but O Lord, for how much longer?
4. Return, O Lord, deliver my soul;