Psalms 1-6 Flashcards
According to Psalm 1:1, what does the person who is living the good life not do?
“Blessed is the man who does not walk in the advice of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the assembly of mockers.”
(Psalm 1:1)
Psalm 1:2
“In the law of Yahweh is the blessed man’s delight, and on Yahweh’s law, he meditates day and night.”
(Psalm 1:2)
Psalm 1:3
“The blessed man is like a tree planted by streams of water, a tree that gives its fruit in its season, a tree with leaves that also do not wither. Therefore, all that the blessed man does prospers.”
(Psalm 1:3)
How does the life of the person who does not delight in Yahweh’s law differ from the life of the righteous according to Psalm 1:4?
“Not so the wicked. Instead, they are like the chaff that the wind scatters.”
(Psalm 1:4)
According to Psalm 1:5, what will be the final state of those who do not delight in Yahweh’s law?
“Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;”
(Psalm 1:5)
Psalm 1:6
“Yahweh knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.”
(Psalm 1:6)
In Psalm 2:1, what does the Psalmist want to know about the nations?
“Why are nations in tumult, and countries plotting in vain?”
Psalm 2:1
What error does Psalm 2:2 describe governments making?
“The kings of the earth establish themselves, and the rulers conspire together against Yahweh and his anointed:”
(Psalm 2:2)
What does Psalm 2:3 describe governments saying in response to God and to his messiah?
“Let us tear off their bonds, and cast their cords from us!”
Psalm 2:3
Psalm 2:4
“He who sits enthroned in the heavens laughs. The Lord derides the rebellious nations and their rulers.”
(Psalm 2:4)
Psalm 2:5
“The Lord speaks to the rebellious nations and their rulers in his wrath, and in his fury, he terrifies them.”
(Psalm 2:5)
Psalm 2:6
“As for me, I have set my king on Zion, my holy mountain.”
Psalm 2:6, the Lord
Psalm 2:7
“I will tell the decree; Yahweh said to me: ‘You are my son; today I have begotten you.’”
(Psalm 2:7, the King placed on Zion)
Psalm 2:8
“‘Ask from me, and I will make the nations your heritage and the ends of the earth your possession”
(Psalm 2:8, Yahweh to his Son, the King on Zion)
Psalm 2:9
“You will break the nations with an iron rod. You will shatter them like they are a potter’s vessel.”
(Psalm 2:9; Yahweh to his Son, the King on Zion)
According to Psalm 2:10, what should governments be?
“So then, O kings, be wise. Be warned, O rulers of the earth.”
(Psalm 2:10)
Psalm 2:11
“Serve Yahweh with fear, oh rulers, and rejoice with trembling.”
(Psalm 2:11)
Psalm 2:12
“Kiss Yahweh’s Son lest he be angry and you perish on the way, for the Son’s anger burns quickly. Blessed are all who take refuge in him.”
(Psalm 2:12)
What’s David’s problem in Psalm 3:1?
“A Psalm of David at his fleeing from Absalom, his son: ‘Yahweh, how many are my enemies; many are rising against me.’”
(Psalm 3:1 of David)
According to Psalm 3:2, what are people saying about David’s life?
“Many are saying about my soul, ‘There is no deliverance for him from God.’ Selah”
(Psalm 3:2)
Psalm 3:3
“You, Yahweh, are a shield around me, my glory and the one who lifts up my head.”
(Psalm 3:3 of David)
Psalm 3:4
“With my voice, I call to Yahweh, and he answers me from his holy hill.”
(Psalm 3:4 of David)