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Psalm 1
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King James Version of the
Bible
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.
4 The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.
5 Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the
congregation of the righteous.
6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.1 |
Bible Commentary
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1 The Book of Psalms
opens with a benediction, even as did
the famous Sermon of our Lord upon the Mount.3
The Hebrew word
'ashre is sometimes translated in the Psalms as blessed
and other times happy. Happiness comprehends material and
spiritual blessings, both which come as a result of following
God's way.The word blessed used in the beatitudes in the
Sermon on the Mount is a translation of the same word. The godly
man's life is first described in negatives. He avoids
associating with evildoers, such as those who lack moral fibre
and wilfully and persistently violate God's commands. He will
not be found in the company of those who deliberately choose
evil and find pleasure in exercising their baleful influence on
others.2
2 The life of the godly is now described by positives. The godly man
finds constant pleasure in
reflecting on God's law. His study
of God's law is habitual and
regular; it is not tedious. There
is no better way to fill the hours
of a sleepless night than by
meditating on God's word.2 |
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3 In the figure of fruit bearing tree
(not merely an ornamental tree)
the psalmist shows the results of
the godly life. The godly is
blessed in three ways. First he
lives a useful life, producing the
fruits of the spirit. Secondly he
is perennially fresh and vigorous.
And thirdly he ultimately succeeds
in his endeavours. As the tree is
rooted in the solid earth and
draws its moisture from the
ever-flowing stream, so the godly
man sends his roots and derives
sustenance from the water springs
of salvation. He is steadfast, fixed and anchored. Thus, though he
may be assailed by trouble and temptation, he stands firm; and the
greater the trial, the deeper the root, and the stronger his hold
on God. In whateverenterprise the good man engages, he prospers.
Regardless of the success or failure of the undertaking, his trust
in God empowers him to draw life from the eternal Source and
ultimately to reach his goal.2
4 In the figure of the chaff,
the psalmist shows the result of a life of wickedness. In contrast
to a tree, the chaff has no root, no fixed place. Dead, dry,
helpless, it is at the mercy of the elements. The ungodly are
attached to nothing; they lack stability and cannot endure. There is
a paradox in the use of the two figures of speech. Outwardly, the
tree appears to be held prisoner; in reality it is free, grows and
bears fruit. Outwardly, the chaff appears to be free; in reality, it
is a slave to environment. The Christian, attached to God, his
source of life and strength, grows and produces fruit; the chaff,
unattached, cut off from its source of strength, produces nothing.
It has a freedom not worth possessing. Compare Jesus' figure of the
two houses in Matt. 7:24-27.2
5 In the day of judgment
the wicked will be separated from the righteous at the end of their respective ways.2
6 God concerns Himself with
the righteous. Therefore, they prosper. The last verse of the psalm gives the final reason
for the different endings of the two ways. Since God knows, He discriminates, and He
approves or condemns according to the eternal standards.2
References and notes
1. King James Authorized
Version
2. SDA Bible Commentary Vol. 3 pgs. 630-632
3. Charles H. Spurgeon, "The Treasury of David" - http://bible.crosswalk.com/Commentaries
4. Greg Herrick , Ph.D. Biblical Studies Foundation - www.bible.org/docs/splife/sm-niv/sm03.htm
Song Reviews for Psalm 1
Soothing Music
Beautiful voice and music is very soothing.
- Lynne S. (Bedford, Texas USA) 11 February 2006
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Who Wrote the Psalms?
Psalms 1 and 2,
not being part of the five books proper, stand at the front
of the Psalter as an introduction to Israel's worship songs.
It seems that there is some evidence from both Jewish and
Christian sources to indicate that Psalm 1 and 2, though
distinct compositions in their own right, were at some time
in the past joined together, and stood as the first psalm of
the Psalter.4