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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 verses, all of it is included in this article.
The ungodly are not so, ver. 4; they are led by the counsel of the wicked, in the way of sinners, to the seat of the scornful; they have no delight in the law of God; they bring forth no fruit but what is evil.
The way of the wicked is characterized by moral compromise, instability, and ultimate destruction. This Psalm serves as a call to choose the path of righteousness, to delight in God's law, and to avoid the influence of the wicked.
(1) He "does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly:" i.e. he does not throw in his lot with the wicked does not participate in their projects or designs; (2) he standeth not in the way of sinners; i.e. he does not take part in their actions, does not follow the same moral paths; and
Aug 16, 2020 · The first three verses of the Psalm read, “Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand on the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in Yahweh’s law.
As the first psalm, it pronounces blessings on those faithful to the covenant with God, establishing a thematic framework for distinguishing the righteous from the wicked throughout the Psalter.
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The chapter vividly contrasts the way of the righteous and the way of the wicked, setting out the rewards for following the Law of the Lord and the consequences of wickedness. Themes. Righteous Living, Spiritual Wisdom, God's Judgement, Prosperity through Obedience, Divine Retribution. Topics.
