*Psalm 1:1-6
The first psalm describes the blessings of following God’s instructions and the misfortune of the wicked.
- Blessedness of the Righteous:
- The psalm begins by proclaiming the blessedness of the righteous, describing them as those who do not walk in the counsel of the wicked, stand in the way of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.
- Instead, the righteous find delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night, and they are compared to a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither.
- Contrast with the Wicked:
- In contrast to the righteous, the wicked are described as chaff that the wind blows away, having no stability or lasting significance.
- The psalm emphasizes the fate of the wicked, who will not stand in the judgment or be counted among the righteous in the assembly of the righteous.
- Divine Knowledge and Guidance:
- The psalm concludes by affirming that the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.
- The righteous are known and guided by the Lord, who blesses them with prosperity and security, while the wicked face judgment and condemnation for their actions.
Psalm 1:1-6 teaches us that the choices we make shape our lives. Those who follow God’s ways are like strong trees, growing and thriving, while those who ignore Him are like dust blown away by the wind. This reminds us to spend time in God’s Word, make wise choices, and surround ourselves with people who encourage us to do what is right. When we stay close to God, He will guide us and help us grow in a way that lasts.
Psalm 1:1-6 (WEB)
1:1 Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked,nor stand on the path of sinners,nor sit in the seat of scoffers;2 but his delight is in the LORD’s law.On his law he meditates day and night.3 He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water,that produces its fruit in its season,whose leaf also does not wither.Whatever he does shall prosper.4 The wicked are not so,but are like the chaff which the wind drives away.5 Therefore the wicked shall not stand in the judgment,nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.6 For the LORD knows the way of the righteous,but the way of the wicked shall perish.