Psalm 1:1-3

New International Version

BOOK I

Psalms 1–41

Psalm 1

¹Blessed is the one^(A)
    who does not walk^(B) in step with the wicked^(C)
or stand in the way^(D) that sinners take^(E)
    or sit^(F) in the company of mockers,^(G)
²but whose delight^(H) is in the law of the Lord,^(I)
    and who meditates^(J) on his law day and night.
³That person is like a tree^(K) planted by streams^(L) of water,^(M)
    which yields its fruit^(N) in season
and whose leaf^(O) does not wither—
    whatever they do prospers.^(P)

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Psalm 19:9-11

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⁹The fear of the Lord^(A) is pure,
enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
and all of them are righteous.^(B)

¹⁰They are more precious than gold,^(C)
    than much pure gold;
they are sweeter than honey,^(D)
    than honey from the honeycomb.^(E)
¹¹By them your servant is warned;
    in keeping them there is great reward.

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Psalm 50:23

New International Version

²³Those who sacrifice thank offerings honor me,
and to the blameless^[a] I will show my salvation.^(A)”

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Footnotes

Psalm 50:23 Probable reading of the original Hebrew text; the meaning of the Masoretic Text for this phrase is uncertain.

Psalm 50:23 in all English translations

Matthew 5:3-12

New International Version

³“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.^(A)
⁴Blessed are those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted.^(B)
⁵Blessed are the meek,
    for they will inherit the earth.^(C)
⁶Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    for they will be filled.^(D)
⁷Blessed are the merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy.^(E)
⁸Blessed are the pure in heart,^(F)
    for they will see God.^(G)
⁹Blessed are the peacemakers,^(H)
    for they will be called children of God.^(I)
¹⁰Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,^(J)
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.^(K)

¹¹“Blessed are you when people insult you,^(L) persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.^(M) ¹²Rejoice and be glad,^(N) because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.^(O)