Other Translations of Psalm 1:1-2
King James Version
The Righteous and the Ungodly
11 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, ungodly: or, wicked nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. 2 But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
English Standard Version
The Righteous and the Ungodly
11 Blessed is the manThe singular Hebrew word for man (ish) is used here to portray a representative example of a godly person; see preface who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in the lawOr instruction of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.
The Message
The Righteous and the Ungodly
11 How well God must like you - you don't hang out at Sin Saloon, you don't slink along Dead-End Road, you don't go to Smart-Mouth College. 2 Instead you thrill to God's Word, you chew on Scripture day and night.
New King James Version
The Righteous and the Ungodly
11 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.
New Living Translation
The Righteous and the Ungodly
11 Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers. 2 But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 1:1-2
Commentary on Psalm 1:1-3
(Read Psalm 1:1-3)
To meditate in God's word, is to discourse with ourselves concerning the great things contained in it, with close application of mind and fixedness of thought. We must have constant regard to the word of God, as the rule of our actions, and the spring of our comforts; and have it in our thoughts night and day. For this purpose no time is amiss.