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  For the knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. 

 HY do the heathen ‖ rage, and the people † imagine a vain thing?   The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the, and against his anointed, saying,   Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us.   He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the shall have them in derision.   Then shall he speak unto them in his wrath, and ‖ vex them in his sore displeasure.   Yet have I † set my king † upon my holy hill of Zion. <section end="2:6" /> <section begin="2:7" /> I will declare ‖ the decree: the hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. <section end="2:7" /> <section begin="2:8" /> Ask of me, and I shall give thee the heathen for thine inheritance, and the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. <section end="2:8" /> <section begin="2:9" /> Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. <section end="2:9" /> <section begin="2:10" /> Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. <section end="2:10" /> <section begin="2:11" /> Serve the with fear, and rejoice with trembling. <section end="2:11" /> <section begin="2:12" /> Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. <section end="2:12" /><section end="psalm_2" /><section begin="psalm_3" />

<section begin="3:1" />ORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. <section end="3:1" /> <section begin="3:2" /> Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. <section end="3:2" /> <section begin="3:3" /> But thou,, art a shield ‖ for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. <section end="3:3" /> <section begin="3:4" /> I cried unto the with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah. <section end="3:4" /> <section begin="3:5" /> I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the sustained me. <section end="3:5" /> <section begin="3:6" /> I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about. <section end="3:6" /> <section begin="3:7" /> Arise, ; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly. <section end="3:7" /> <section begin="3:8" /> Salvation belongeth unto the : thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah. <section end="3:8" /><section end="psalm_3" /><section begin="psalm_4" />

<section begin="4:1" />EAR me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; ‖ have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. <section end="4:1" /> <section begin="4:2" /> O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah. <section end="4:2" /> <section begin="4:3" /> But know that the hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the  will hear when I call unto him. <section end="4:3" /> <section begin="4:4" /> Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. <section end="4:4" /> <section begin="4:5" /> Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the. <section end="4:5" /> <section begin="4:6" /> There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? , lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. <section end="4:6" /> <section begin="4:7" /> Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. <section end="4:7" /> <section begin="4:8" /> I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou,, only makest me dwell in safety. <section end="4:8" /><section end="psalm_4" /><section begin="psalm_5" />

To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David. <section begin="5:1" /> IVE ear to my words,, consider my meditation. <section end="5:1" /> <section begin="5:2" /> Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray. <section end="5:2" /> <section begin="5:3" /> My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, ; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up. <section end="5:3" /> <section begin="5:4" /> For thou art not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee. <section end="5:4" /> <section begin="5:5" /> The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity. <section end="5:5" /> <section begin="5:6" /> Thou shalt destroy them that speak leasing: the will abhor the bloody and deceitful man. <section end="5:6" />