Psalms 1

• 1. Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with scoffers.
• 2. But they delight in doing everything the LORD wants; day and night they think about his law.
• 3. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season without fail. Their leaves never wither, and in all they do, they prosper.
• 4. But this is not true of the wicked. They are like worthless chaff, scattered by the wind.
• 5. They will be condemned at the time of judgment. Sinners will have no place among the godly.
• 6. For the LORD watches over the path of the godly, but the path of the wicked leads to destruction.

Psalms 2

• 1. Why do the nations rage? Why do the people waste their time with futile plans?
• 2. The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the LORD and against his anointed one.
• 3. "Let us break their chains," they cry, "and free ourselves from this slavery."
• 4. But the one who rules in heaven laughs. The Lord scoffs at them.
• 5. Then in anger he rebukes them, terrifying them with his fierce fury.
• 6. For the LORD declares, "I have placed my chosen king on the throne in Jerusalem, my holy city. "
• 7. The king proclaims the LORD's decree: "The LORD said to me, `You are my son. Today I have become your Father.
• 8. Only ask, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the ends of the earth as your possession.
• 9. You will break them with an iron rod and smash them like clay pots.'"
• 10. Now then, you kings, act wisely! Be warned, you rulers of the earth!
• 11. Serve the LORD with reverent fear, and rejoice with trembling.
• 12. Submit to God's royal son, or he will become angry, and you will be destroyed in the midst of your pursuits--for his anger can flare up in an instant. But what joy for all who find protection in him!

Psalms 3

• 1. O LORD, I have so many enemies; so many are against me.
• 2. So many are saying, "God will never rescue him!"
• 3. But you, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts my head high.
• 4. I cried out to the LORD, and he answered me from his holy mountain.
• 5. I lay down and slept. I woke up in safety, for the LORD was watching over me.
• 6. I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on every side.
• 7. Arise, O LORD! Rescue me, my God! Slap all my enemies in the face! Shatter the teeth of the wicked!
• 8. Victory comes from you, O LORD. May your blessings rest on your people.

New Living Translation: 167 of 324 days.