Psalms 1

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The Way of the Righteous and the Wicked

1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. References God: Psalms 1:6. Blessing: Psalms 34:8, 112:1, Luke 11:28. Parallel theme: Psalms 36:4, Genesis 49:6, Job 21:16, Proverbs 1:15, 13:20, Jeremiah 15:17 +5

2 But his delight is in the lawLaw: תּוֹרָה (Torah). The Hebrew Torah (תּוֹרָה) means law or instruction—God's revealed will for His people. The Law includes moral, civil, and ceremonial commandments, revealing God's character and humanity's need for a Savior. of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. References Lord: Psalms 104:34. Word: Psalms 40:8, 112:1, 119:1, 119:11, 119:35, 119:92, Joshua 1:8, Jeremiah 15:16, Romans 7:22 +5

3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Parallel theme: Psalms 92:14, Genesis 39:3, 39:23, Jeremiah 17:8, Ezekiel 17:8, 19:10, 47:12, Matthew 13:6, John 15:6, Revelation 22:2 +5

4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away. References God: Isaiah 17:13. Parallel theme: Psalms 35:5, Job 21:18, Isaiah 29:5, Hosea 13:3, Matthew 3:12

5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgmentJudgment: מִשְׁפָּט (Mishpat). The Hebrew mishpat (מִשְׁפָּט) means judgment or justice—God's righteous decisions and ordinances. God is the Judge of all the earth who 'shall do right' (Genesis 18:25), executing perfect justice., nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. Judgment: Psalms 9:16, Jude 1:15. Sin: Psalms 5:5, 26:9. Righteousness: Malachi 3:18, Matthew 13:49, 25:46. Parallel theme: Matthew 25:32, 25:41, Luke 21:36 +5

6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteousRighteous: צַדִּיק (Tzaddik). The Hebrew tzaddik (צַדִּיק) describes one who is righteous, just, or lawful—conforming to God's standard. From the root tzedek (צֶדֶק), meaning righteousness or justice.: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. References God: 2 Timothy 2:19. References Lord: Psalms 146:9, Nahum 1:7. Righteousness: Proverbs 15:9. Parallel theme: Psalms 142:3, Job 23:10, Proverbs 14:12, Matthew 7:13, John 10:14, 10:27 +5