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Psalms 1–41. The Two Paths ( Matthew 5:3–12; Luke 6:20–23) 1 Blessed is the man. who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.
Psalm 1. 1 Blessed is the one. who does not walk in step with the wicked. or stand in the way that sinners take. or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. 3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season.
This summary of the book of Psalms provides information about the title, author (s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of Psalms.
Psalms are usually identified by a sequence number, often preceded by the abbreviation "Ps." Numbering of the Psalms differs—mostly by one—between the Hebrew ( Masoretic) and Greek (Septuagint) manuscripts. Protestant translations ( Lutheran, Anglican, Calvinist) use the Hebrew numbering, but other Christian traditions vary:
Dive into the 150 ancient Hebrew poems, songs, and prayers in the book of Psalms in the Bible. Explore the literary design and key themes of Psalms through videos, podcasts, and more from BibleProject™
1 Blessed is the one. who does not walk in step with the wicked. or stand in the way that sinners take. or sit in the company of mockers, 2 but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night. 3 That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season.
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. Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season,
Psalms 1–41. The Two Paths. ( Matthew 5:3–12; Luke 6:20–23) 1 Blessed is the man. who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. 2 But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.
Psalm 1. New King James Version. BOOK ONE. Psalms 1–41. The Way of the Righteous and the End of the Ungodly. 1 Blessed is the man. Who walks not in the counsel of the [ a]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 [ b]meditates day and night.
The Psalms date from a time when the Gospel was not yet known; when placed on the lips of those being persecuted, they voice an urgent appeal for divine justice. (See notes on Ps 5:11 ; Ps 35 .)
