Psalms 1: The Gateway to the Psalms: The Way of the Righteous

Psalms 1 articulates a stark contrast between the fruitful life of the righteous and the unstable, chaff-like existence of the ungodly. It establishes 'meditation on the Law' as the primary source of spiritual nutrition, resulting in a life that remains green and productive even in seasons of drought.

v1-3: The Blessedness and Fruitfulness of the Righteous
v4-6: The Instability and Judgment of the Wicked

Psalms chapter 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.

But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

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.

The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.

Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Choose your path carefully as the Psalmist defines success not by wealth, but by whose counsel you follow and what you love. Begin your study with psalms 1 summary.

The 'tree planted by the rivers of water' refers to a tree that has been deliberately transplanted to a constant source of irrigation. The ‘Word Secret’ is *Hagah*, which means to mutter or meditate; it’s the sound of a lion growling over its prey, showing a deep, vocal engagement with Scripture. Discover the riches with psalms 1 commentary, containing expert led word study (original greek/hebrew) and passage level analysis.

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