Praying the Psalms with Augustine and Friends

Chapter 1 Psalms 1–17

Psalm 1 with Athanasius – Delighting in God’s Law How different are the righteous and faithful servants of the Lord [from the wicked]! They meditate on the words of the Lord when they sit in their houses, when they lie down, when they rise up, and when they walk by the way (Deut 6:7). They have a good hope because of the promise of the Spirit: Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night (Ps 1:1–2). Being grounded in faith, rejoicing in hope, zealous in spirit, they boldly say, “My mouth will speak words of wisdom; the meditation of my heart will give you understanding” (Ps 49:3). And they add, “I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done” (Ps 143:5). And

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