PSALMS 1

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1 Blessed is the man, that goeth not in the counsel of wicked men; and stood not in the way of sinners, and sat not in the chair of pestilence. 2 But his will is in the law of the Lord; and he shall bethink in the law of him day and night. 3 And he shall be as a tree, which is planted beside the runnings of waters; that shall give his fruit in his time. And his leaf shall not fall down; and all things, whichever he shall do, shall have prosperity. 4 Not so wicked men, not so; but they be as dust, which the wind casteth away from the face of the earth. 5 Therefore wicked men rise not again in doom; neither sinners in the council of just men [nor the sinful in the council of the rightwise]. 6 For the Lord knoweth the way of just men [or the rightwise]; and the way of wicked men shall perish.

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Theme: The Way of the Righteous

Psalms chapter 1 is an introduction to the Psalter, contrasting the way of the righteous with the way of the wicked. It sets the tone for the rest of the book, emphasizing the importance of meditating on God's Word and living a life that is pleasing to Him. The chapter encourages readers to choose the path of righteousness, which leads to blessings and prosperity, rather than the path of wickedness, which leads to judgment and destruction.

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Psalms 1:3 "He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season, and whose leaf does not wither, and whatever he does prospers."

This verse is central to the chapter because it describes the characteristics of the righteous, who are like trees planted by streams of water. This image conveys the idea of stability, productivity, and prosperity, which are the results of meditating on God's Word and living a life that is pleasing to Him. The key verse highlights the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty and living a life that is rooted in His Word.

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"righteous"

The righteous are those who trust in God's sovereignty and live a life that is pleasing to Him, meditating on His Word day and night.

"wicked"

The wicked are those who do not trust in God's sovereignty and live a life that is contrary to His will, rejecting His Word and His ways.

"meditate"

To meditate on God's Word means to reflect on its teachings, to ponder its meaning, and to apply its principles to one's life.

"prosper"

To prosper means to experience success and blessing in one's life, which is the result of trusting in God's sovereignty and living a life that is pleasing to Him.

Christ in This Chapter

While Psalms chapter 1 does not explicitly mention Christ, it foreshadows the coming of Jesus, who is the ultimate embodiment of the righteous one. In (Psalms 1:3), we see a picture of the righteous one, who is like a tree planted by streams of water. This image is fulfilled in Christ, who is the source of living water (John 4:14) and the embodiment of righteousness. The chapter also points to the importance of trusting in God's sovereignty, which is a central theme in the gospel of Jesus Christ. (John 1:1 · Isaiah 61:3)

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