Psalms 01

The unbroken tradition is that David was the principal author of the Book of Psalms.

Psalms is broken down to 50 books anonymous, 89 books to Ethan, Psalm # 90 to Moses, Psalm # 72 and 127 to Solomon, 11 books of the Psalms to the Sons of Korah, 12 books of the Psalms to Asaph and 73 books of the Psalms are ascribed to David.

Book 1, Ps 1 -41; Book 2, Ps 42 -72; Book 3, Ps 73 -89; Book 4, Ps 90 -106; Book 5, Ps 107 -150.
Royal Psalms 2, 18, 20, 21, 45, 72, 89, 101, 110, 144. They anticipate Christ as King.
Alphabetic Psalms 9, 10, 25, 34, 37, 111, 112, 119, 145.

They employ some arrangement based on the Hebrew alphabet.
Penitential Psalms 6,25, 32, 38, 39, 40, 51, 102, 130. These psalms breathe deep contrition for sin committed.
Messianic Psalms 2, 8, 16, 22, 45k 69, 72, 89, 110, 118, 132. They preview the person and work of the coming Messiah.

Imprecatory Psalms 52, 58, 59, 109, 140. All these implore God’s vindication of His own against godless persecutors.

Hallelujah Psalms 111 -113, 115 - 117, 146 - 150. These psalms employ the term Hallelujah, meaning ‘Praise Ye Jah (Jehovah)’.

Elohistic Psalms 42 -83. They employ the name Elohim for God. Others use the name of Jehovah.
Ascent Psalms 120 -134. They were recited or sung as the pilgrims went up to Jerusalem to celebrate the feasts

Psalms a Greek word meaning "A Song Sung to the Accompaniment of a Musical Instrument.
Psalms is unique in the fact that Psalm 118:8 is in the middle of the bible, with Psalms 119 being the longest verse and the longest chapter in the bible. Chapter 117 being the shortest Verse in the bible.

Psalms have been placed in groups of five and then sub-groups added to some of them.

{1} PSALMS 1-41

{2} PSALMS 42-72

{3} PSALMS 73-89

{4} PSALMS 90-106

{5} PSALM 107-150 {a} PSALMS OF SONS OF KORAH 42-49 {b} SONGS OF DEGREES 120-134 {c} PSALMS OF ASAPH 73-83 {d} MICHTAM PSALMS 56-60 {e} SONGS OF DEGREES 120-134

From very ancient time these books and sub groups have been indicated in Hebrew and Septuagint. This well structure subject matter was Messianic, Historical, Penitential, Imprecatory, Acrostic, Hallel, which is Psalms115-118 that is sung in Jewish's homes at Passover's meals, and other major Feast and Festivals and Hallelujah being a form of Allelula. .
Volumes have been written on Psalms, so my comments are brief. It may be that each book section has been organized to have an introductory and doxology Psalm.

Psalm One is introductory to the entire book and summarizes the two ways of mankind, the righteous and the wicked.
MESSIANIC PSALMS: Contains references to Christ and written a thousand years before the Coming King in David;s Family (Christ)
Psalms most obviously Messianic are the following.
Psalm 2:1: Deity and Universal Reign of the Messiah "Thou art My Son: this day have I begotten Thee" Acts 13:33
Psalm 8:6: Man through Messiah to become Lord of Creation "Thou hast put all things under HIs feet" Hebrews 2:6-10
Psalm 16:10: His Resurrection from the Dead "Thou wilt not leave My soul in Hades; neither wilt Thou suffer Thy Holy One to see corruption" Acts 2:27
Psalm 22:1 "My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?" Matthew 27:46
Psalm 22:8 "He trusted in God; Let God deliver Him" Matthew 27:43
Psalm 22:16: His Suffering "They pierced my hands and feet" John 20:25
Psalm 22:18 His Suffering "They partMy garments among them; and upon My vesture did they cast lots" John 19:24
Psalm 40:7-8 "Lo I am come to do Thy will, O God" Hebrews 10:7
Psalm 41:9 "My own familiar friend, who did ear My bread, lifted up his heel aganinst Me" John 13:18
Psalm 45:6: His Royal Bride, and Eternal Throne "Thy Throne, O God, is Forever and Ever" Hebrews 1:8
Psalm 69:9: His Suffering "Zeal for Thy House hath eaten Me up" John 2:17
Psalm 69:21 "They gave Me gall, and in My Thirst they gave Me vinegar to dring" Matthew 27:34,48
Psalm 72: Glory and Eternity of His Reign
Psalm 89: God's Oath for Endlessness of Messiah's Throne
Psalm 109:8 "His office (the Betrayer) let another take" Acts 1:20
Psalm 110:1 "The Lord said unto My Lord, Sit on My right hand till I make Thine enemies Thy footstool " Matthew 22:44
Psalm 110:4: Eternal King and Priest " God has sworn, Thou art a Priest Forever after the order of Melchizedek " Hebrews 7:17
Psalm 118:22: To be Rejected by His Nation's Leaders "The stone which the builders rejected is become the head of the corner" Matthew 21:42
Psalm 132: Eternal Inheritor of David's Throne
A FEW OF DAVID'S BEATITUDES
Psalm 2:12 Bless are all they that put their Trust in Him
Psalm 32:1 Blessed is he whose Transgression is Forgiven
Psalm 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord
Psalm 34:8 Bless is the man that takes Refuge in the Lord
Psalm 41:1 Blessed is he that considers the poor
Psalm 84:4 Blessed are they that Dwell in the Lord's House
Psalm 84:5 Blessed is the man whose Strength is in the Lord
Psalm 94:12 Blessed is the man whom Thou Chastenest, O Lord
Psalm 112:1 Blessed is he that Fear the Lord

KING JAMES BIBLE

1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.
2But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
3And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
4The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
5Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
6For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

KING JAMES 1611

1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsell of the vngodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornefull.

2 But his delight is in the Law of the Lord, and in his Law doeth he meditate day and night.

3 And he shalbe like a tree planted by the riuers of water, that bringeth foorth his fruit in his season, his leafe also shall not wither, and whatsoeuer he doeth, shall prosper.

4 The vngodly are not so: but are like the chaffe, which the winde driueth away.

5 Therefore the vngodly shall not stand in the iudgement, nor sinners in the Congregation of the righteous.

6 For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the vngodly shall perish.

Compare Verse to Verse

I == Ps 26:4 ; Prov 4:14-15 ; ; Jer 15:17

II == Josh 1:8 ; Ps 119:1 , 35 , 47 , 92 , 97

III == Gen 39:3 , 23 ; Ezek 47:12

IV == Job 21:18 ; Ps 35:5 ; Isa 17:13 ; 29:5

VI == Ps 37:18 ; 2nd Tim 2:19

THE NEW AMERICAN BIBLE

1 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in company with scoffers.

Rather, the law of the LORD is his joy; and on his law he meditates day and night.

3 He is like a tree planted near streams of water, that yields its fruit in season; Its leaves never wither; whatever he does prospers.

4 But not so are the wicked, not so! They are like chaff driven by the wind.

5 Therefore the wicked will not arise at the judgment, nor will sinners in the assembly of the just.

6 Because the LORD knows the way of the just, but the way of the wicked leads to ruin.

COMMENTARIE

v 1. Gen. 13:12 he pitched his tent toward Sodom, walking in their way.
Gen, 14 ge dwelt in Sodom, actually standing around among them.
Gen. 19:1 he sat in the gate, in fellowship with wicked companions.

v 2. The righteous person is not influenced by the undesirable people in verse 1, but instead, he enjoys reading and meditating on God’s Word.

v 3. The righteous are stable like a tree and bring forth timely, appropriate fruit.

v 4. What can be more unstable than chaff?

v 5. The righteous and sinners will be judged and separated as wheat from tares.

v 6. The Lord knows who have put their trust in Him and those who have not.