1Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers; 2but his delight is in Yahweh's law. On his law he meditates day and night. 3He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper. 4The wicked are not so, but are like the chaff which the wind drives away. 5Therefore the wicked shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. 6For Yahweh knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.
The Book ofPsalms 1Chapter I 1
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Psalms 1 — Kingdom and Exile Periods
Anonymous — Unknown psalmist, possibly David or contemporary. Set in Ancient Israel. The psalm opens like a wisdom manual, painting two stark life paths: those who delight in God's law flourish like trees by flowing water, while the wicked blow away like chaff in the wind. It's a promise that choices have consequences and character determines destiny.
“Psalm 1:3”— 1:3
Read when: Read this when you're at a crossroads and need clarity about which path leads to real prosperity.
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