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Psalm 1


Psalm 1 is a preview of the Psalms, showing us the blessing which comes from a godly life. A serious study of Psalms shows us what a godly life entails. Verses 1-3 highlight the happiness of a good person. Then verses 4-5 depict the misery of the wicked. The final verse provides an explanation.
  1. Blessed are the ones who do not walk in the way of the ungodly, who do not settle in the way of sinners, who do not sit with the scornful.
  2. But their delight is in the law of the LORD, and in this law they meditate day and night.
  3. For they will be like a tree planted by the rivers, which bears fruit in the right season; whose leaves will not wither or fade, and whatever they do succeeds.
  4. It is not like that for the ungodly: they are like the dust which the wind blows away.
  5. Because the ungodly will have no standing in the court of justice, nor will sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
  6. For the LORD intimately knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will be destroyed.
Verse 1: There is blessing in NOT following the wicked person's way of life, including how they talk, which often mocks those who are doing good things.

Verse 2: Seriously and continually we are to think about the heart of God, what his purpose is, and how we fit into his plan.

Verse 3: If we commit to this way of life, there will be a permanent and lasting happiness and sense of  fulfillment.

Verse 4: The ungodly live in a different way. They are restless and lack peace and serenity. 

Verse 5: They will not endure the judgment of the world.

Verse 6: The ungodly and their plans, schemes, and desires will come to nothing. But the righteous will be supported by the love of God and he will make amends for all the loss and harm suffered. God will restore those who trust in him. 

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