Psalms 1 and 2 are known as a deliberate psalm pair, meant to introduce the book of Psalms. Psalm 1 contrasts the way of the righteous, who meditate on God's law or instruction day and night, with the way of the wicked who do not follow God's path. Psalm 2 introduces God's anointed earthly king (Messiah), whom God calls "my son." God rules through the King and provides a place of refuge for God's people. Together, Psalms 1 and 2 provide a lens or window through which the reader is invited to read all the psalms as a way to meditate on God's instruction (Psalm 1) and in hope for God's messianic reign of peace and justice (Psalm 2).