1 Blessed is the man that doeth not the counsel of the wicked, and liveth not as the sinner. And not like those who do not respect God.
Psalm 1: 1

2 A good man loveth the word of the LORD, and meditate on it day and night.
Psalm 1: 2

3 In this way he grows strong like a tree that grows evenly along the river. And that tree bears fruit at the right time. He is like a tree whose leaves do not wither and it becomes fruitful in all its actions.
Psalm 1: 3

4 But bad people are not like that. Bad people are like straw that is blown away by the wind.
Psalm 1: 4

5 If good people come together to judge a court case, bad people will be judged for bad deeds. Those sinners will not be judged as innocent.
Psalm 1: 5

6 Why? Because Jehovah protects the righteous, but destroys the wicked.
Psalm 1: 6

1 Gentlemen, rejoice in the Lord. It is good for good people to praise him.
Psalm 33: 1

2 Play the harp and praise him. Play a ten-stringed instrument for the Lord.
Psalm 33: 2

3 A new song to him. Play the melody of happiness in a beautiful way.
Psalm 33: 3

4 God’s word is true. You can depend on him for whatever he does.
Psalm 33: 4

5 God loves to be judged and to do good. Jehovah’s true love abounds on earth.
Psalm 33: 5

6 The Lord commanded, and the world was made. Every breath that comes out of God’s mouth has created everything on earth.
Psalm 33: 6

7 God gathered water from the sea in one place. He puts the ocean in its place.
Psalm 33: 7

8 Everyone on earth should fear and honor the Lord. All the people of the world should fear him.
Psalm 33: 8

9 Why? Because God only commands and that thing happens. And if he said, “Wait,” she would stop.
Psalm 33: 9

10 He can destroy everyone’s plan. He can thwart their plans.
Psalm 33:10

11 But the counsel of the LORD is good for ever. His plans are auspicious from generation to generation.
Psalm 33:11

12 Blessed are the people whose God is Jehovah. Why? Because God chose them to be his special people.
Psalm 33:12

13 The Lord looked down from heaven and saw all the people.
Psalm 33:13

14 He looked down from his high throne to all the inhabitants of the earth.
Psalm 33:14

15 God made every man’s heart. God knows what everyone thinks.
Psalm 33:15

16 The king is not saved by his own great power. The mighty warrior is not saved by his own great strength.
Psalm 33:16

17 In fact, horses do not win the war. In fact, their strength does not help you escape.
Psalm 33:17

18 The Lord watches over and cares for those who walk in his ways. His great love helps those who worship him.
Psalm 33:18

19 God saves them from death; He gives them strength when they are hungry.
Psalm 33:19

20 So we will wait for the Lord. He helps us and he protects us.
Psalm 33:20

21 God gives us joy. We truly believe in His Holy Name.
Psalm 33:21

22 Jehovah, we truly worship you. So show us your great love.
Psalm 33:22

1 It is good to praise Jehovah. Praise be to your name, O Most High God.
Psalm 92: 1

2 It is good to sing about your love in the morning and about your faithfulness at night.
Psalm 92: 2

3 It is good for you, O God, to play music on ten-stringed instruments, on fiddle, and on harp.
Psalm 92: 3

4 You really make us happy with what you did. We happily sing about those things.
Psalm 92: 4

5 You have done great things, Lord. It is very difficult for us to understand your views.
Psalm 92: 5

6 People are as foolish as animals against you. We are like fools who do not understand anything.
Psalm 92: 6

7 The wicked live and die like weeds. And the vain things they do will be destroyed forever.
Psalm 92: 7

8 But you, God, will be honored forever.
Psalm 92: 8

9 Lord, all your enemies will be destroyed. All those who do bad things will be destroyed.
Psalm 92: 9

10 But you will make me strong. I will be like a bull with strong horns. You chose me for my special purpose. You found refreshing oil on me.
Psalm 92:10

11 I see my enemies all around me. They are ready to attack me like fat liars. I hear what they are saying about me.
Psalm 92:11

12 Good people are like the cypress trees in Lebanon that grow in the Lord’s temple. Good people are like palm trees in the courtyard of the Lord’s temple, full of flowers.
Psalm 92:12

13 Those who are planted in the house of the Lord will flock to the courts of God.
Psalm 92:13

14 As they grow old, they bear fruit like young and healthy trees.
Psalm 92:14

15 They are there to show everyone that the Lord is good. He is my rock and he does nothing wrong.
Psalm 92:15