Book One (Psalms 1-41) "Concerning Man"

Michtam of David.


1.   Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust.

2.   O my soul, thou hast said unto the LORD, Thou art my Lord:

my goodness extendeth not to thee;
3.   But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.

4.   Their sorrows shall be multiplied that hasten after another god: their drink offerings of blood will I not offer, nor take up their names into my lips.

5.   The LORD is the portion of mine inheritance and of my cup: thou maintainest my lot.
6.   The lines are fallen unto me in pleasant places; yea, I have a goodly heritage.

7.   I will bless the LORD, who hath given me counsel: my reins also instruct me in the night seasons.

8.   I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

9.   Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope.

10.   For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.

11.   Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.


8. I have set...fulness of joy; Quoted in Ac. 2:25-28.

10. neither wilt...see corruption. Quoted in Ac. 13:35.