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Psalm 1

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Psalm 1 is an introductory poem to the Book of Psalms in the Hebrew Bible. It contrasts the righteous, who meditate on God's law, with the wicked, who are likened to chaff blown by the wind. The righteous are described as flourishing like a tree planted by water, while the wicked will not stand in the judgment. This psalm sets a tone of wisdom and instruction for the rest of the collection. The Book of Psalms itself is a collection of 150 sacred poems or songs, used in worship by both Jews and Christians, and is known in Hebrew as Tehillim (Songs of Praise).12

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