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Psalm 1 is the introductory psalm to all 150 of them. It is clearly divided into two distinct parts. The first half describes the righteous and his fate. (Verses 1-3) The last part describes the fate of the wicked man. (Verses 4-5) The concluding verse summarizes God's action toward each type of person. Since the psalm is so short with only six ...
Man may be deceived in judging character, but God is not. When it is said that "the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous," the word "way" seems to be used to denote the whole of life - the manner of living (Notes, Psalm 1:1), and hence, the whole character. Perhaps there is included also the idea that the Lord knows the result of their manner ...
Psalm 1, therefore, presents a clear dichotomy between two ways of life. The way of the righteous is marked by a love for God's Word, a life of integrity, and stability. The way of the wicked is characterized by moral compromise, instability, and ultimate destruction.
Psalm 1 reads in the New King James Version (NKJV): 1 Blessed is the man. Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. 3 He shall be like a tree.
This theme is repeated throughout the entire book of Psalms. Psalm 1 can be outlined as the way of the righteous (v. 1-3), the way of the wicked (v. 4-5), and the end result for both the righteous and the wicked (v. 6). The Psalm compares the moral character of the righteous and the wicked, and then the consequences—the final judgment of the ...
Aug 16, 2020 · The righteous bear valuable fruit and stand firm. The wicked do not flourish and fall before godliness. This concept of falling is brought out in the next verse. The blessed man of verse 1 did not stand on the path of sinners. Here, the wicked do not stand in the judgment.
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May 15, 2023 · Psalm 1 opens with a contrast between the blessed person and the wicked person. It presents a clear picture of the kind of life that pleases God and leads to true happiness and prosperity. The psalm begins with the word “blessed,” which in Hebrew is ‘ešer. ‘Blessed’ is also translated as “happy,” “fortunate,” or “privileged