Psalm 1:1

The Righteous and the Ungodly

1¹ Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, [1] nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

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Other Translations of Psalm 1:1

New International Version

The Righteous and the Ungodly

1¹ 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,

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;

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.

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;

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.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 1:1

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.