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Observation and Notes on Psalm 1:1

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.

——Psalm 1:1 (KJV)


Who: You have four labels of individuals indicated here:

  1. The Blessed man
  2. The Ungodly
  3. Sinners
  4. The Scornful

When: Continually, daily and forever.


What: Continual action is indicated in this verse. The blessed man, on a continual basis walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor does he stands in the way of sinners, nor does he sit in the seat of the scornful.


Where: The man who is blessed is away from the ungodly, sinner and the scornful: “walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly”, “nor standeth in the way of sinners”, “nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful”.


Why: The man is blessed because his counsel comes from God as indicated in Psalm 1:2: “But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.”


Wherefore: The contrast is evident. A person who is blessed will follow after the counsel of God. It is God’s will for all the world to accept the Lord Jesus as their Savior, repent of their sins, serve him by giving out his Word and leading a life that honors him so that others may know of his saving grace and have eternal life.


A person who is not blessed walks according to the counsel or will of the ungodly, stand in the way of sinners and sit in the seat of the scornful. They live by their own principles in a way that suits them and they make fun and persecute those who want to live according to God’s will. Ultimately, they will inherit an eternal life separate from God that will not be blessed in the Lake of Fire.


Prayer: Dear Lord, help give us the desire to read, study and give out your Word. Help us to understand and walk in your counsel so that we can lead a life that honors you and be a light to a lost world. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.


Further reading:

Holy Bible (King James Version)


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