“The earth is the LORD’s, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein” (Psalm 24:1).

“I [i.e., Jacob] am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which thou hast showed unto thy servant; for with my staff I passed over this Jordan; and now I am become two bands” (Genesis 32:10).

“And Simon answering said unto Him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net” (Luke 5:5).

“Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous” (Psalm 1:5).

Psalms begins by identifying and defining what is important for man’s happiness. If he is to find happiness, he must avoid the ungodly and cling to the Lord and His word (vv.1–3). Psalm 1:4–6 explains the fate of those who reject God. They are like chaff.

“Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon His name, make known His deeds among the people” (I Chronicles 16:8).