Psalm 1:1-3

King James Version

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

2) But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

3) And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.


Amplified Version

1) Blessed (happy, fortunate, prosperous, and enviable) is the man who walks and lives not in the counsel of the ungodly [following their advice, their plans and purposes], nor stands [submissive and inactive] in the path where sinners walk, nor sits down [to relax and rest] where the scornful [and the mockers] gather.

2) But his delight and desire are in the law of the Lord, and on His law (the precepts, the instructions, the teachings of God) he habitually meditates (ponders and studies) by day and by night.(A)

3) And he shall be like a tree firmly planted [and tended] by the streams of water, ready to bring forth its fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not fade or wither; and everything he does shall prosper [and come to maturity]


New Living Translation

1) Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.

2) But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night.

3) They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do


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