Parallel Verses

A Conservative Version

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers,

New American Standard Bible

How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked,
Nor stand in the path of sinners,
Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!

King James Version

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.

Holman Bible

BOOK I
(Psalms 1–41)
How happy is the man
who does not follow the advice of the wicked
or take the path of sinners
or join a group of mockers!

International Standard Version

How blessed is the person, who does not take the advice of the wicked, who does not stand on the path with sinners, and who does not sit in the seat of mockers.

American Standard Version

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers:

Amplified

Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked [following their advice and example],
Nor stand in the path of sinners,
Nor sit [down to rest] in the seat of scoffers (ridiculers).

Bible in Basic English

Happy is the man who does not go in the company of sinners, or take his place in the way of evil-doers, or in the seat of those who do not give honour to the Lord.

Darby Translation

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, and standeth not in the way of sinners, and sitteth not in the seat of scorners;

Julia Smith Translation

Happy the man who went not in the counsel of the unjust, and he stood not in the way of the sinful, and sat not in the seat of those scoffing.

King James 2000

Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the advice of [the] wicked; nor does he stand in [the] way of sinners; nor does he sit in [the] assembly of mockers.

Modern King James verseion

Blessed is the man who has not walked in the counsel of the ungodly, and has not stood in the way of sinners, and has not sat in the seat of the scornful.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

O Blessed is the man that hath not walked in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stood in the way of sinners, and hath not sat in the seat of the scornful.

NET Bible

How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand in the pathway with sinners, or sit in the assembly of scoffers!

New Heart English Bible

Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers;

The Emphasized Bible

How happy the man, who hath not walked in the counsel of the lawless, - and, in the way of sinners, hath not stood, and, in the seat of scoffers, hath not sat;

Webster

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 scoffers.

World English Bible

Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers;

Youngs Literal Translation

O the happiness of that one, who Hath not walked in the counsel of the wicked. And in the way of sinners hath not stood, And in the seat of scorners hath not sat;

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
אשׁר 
'esher 
Usage: 45

is the man
אישׁ 
'iysh 
Usage: 692

הלך 
Halak 
go, walk, come, ...away, ...along,
Usage: 1545

not in the counsel
עצה 
`etsah 
Usage: 88

of the ungodly
רשׁע 
Rasha` 
Usage: 263

in the way
דּרך 
Derek 
Usage: 704

of sinners
חטּא 
Chatta' 
Usage: 19

ישׁב 
Yashab 
Usage: 1081

in the seat
משׁב מושׁב 
Mowshab 
Usage: 44

Devotionals

Devotionals about Psalm 1:1

Devotionals containing Psalm 1:1

References

Images Psalm 1:1

Context Readings

The Ways Of The Righteous And The Wicked

1 Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers, 2 but his delight is in the law of LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.


Cross References

Psalm 26:4-5

I have not sat with men of falsehood, nor will I go in with dissemblers.

Proverbs 4:14-15

Enter not into the path of the wicked, and walk not in the way of evil men.

Jeremiah 15:17

I did not sit in the assembly of those who make merry, nor did I rejoice. I sat alone because of thy hand, for thou have filled me with indignation.

Genesis 49:6

O my soul, come not thou into their council, to their assembly, my glory, be not thou united, for in their anger they slew a man, and in their self-will they hocked an ox.

Job 21:16

Lo, [is] their prosperity not in their hand. (The counsel of the wicked is far from me.)

Psalm 119:1-2

Blessed are those who are perfect in the way, who walk in the law of LORD.

Leviticus 26:27-28

And if for all this ye will not hearken to me, but walk contrary to me,

Psalm 1:6

For LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked shall perish.

Psalm 36:4

He devises iniquity upon his bed. He sets himself in a way that is not good. He does not abhor evil.

Psalm 81:12

So I let them go after the stubbornness of their heart, that they might walk in their own counsels.

Proverbs 1:15

My son, walk not thou in the way with them. Restrain thy foot from their path.

Proverbs 13:20

Walk with wise men, and thou shall be wise. But the companion of fools shall smart for it.

Matthew 7:13-14

Enter ye in by the narrow gate, because wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction, and many are they who enter through it.

Proverbs 1:22

How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And scoffers delight them in scoffing, and fools hate knowledge?

Proverbs 13:15

Good understanding gives favor, but the way of the transgressor is hard.

Luke 11:28

But he said, Blessed rather, are those who hear the word of God, and keep it.

Genesis 5:24

And Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him.

Deuteronomy 28:2-68

and all these blessings shall come upon thee, and overtake thee, if thou shall hearken to the voice of LORD thy God:

Psalm 26:12

My foot stands in an even place. In the congregations I will bless LORD.

Psalm 34:8

O taste and see that LORD is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

Psalm 64:2

Hide me from the secret counsel of evil-doers, from the tumult of the workers of iniquity,

Psalm 84:12

O LORD of hosts, blessed is the man who trusts in thee.

Psalm 106:3

Blessed are those who keep justice, and he who does righteousness at all times.

Psalm 112:1

Praise ye LORD. Blessed is the man who fears LORD, who delights greatly in his commandments.

Psalm 144:15

blessed [are] the people who are in such a case. Blessed are the people whose God is LORD.

Psalm 146:5

Happy is he who has the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in LORD his God,

Proverbs 2:12

to deliver thee from the way of evil, from the men who speak perverse things,

Proverbs 3:34

Surely {the Lord is opposed to the arrogant (LXX/NT)}, but he gives grace to the lowly.

Proverbs 4:19

The way of the wicked is as darkness. They know not at what they stumble.

Proverbs 19:29

Judgments are prepared for scoffers, and stripes for the back of fools.

John 13:17

If ye have seen these things, blessed are ye if ye do them.

Ephesians 6:13

Because of this take ye up the full armor of God, so that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Revelation 22:14

Blessed are those doing his commandments, so that their right will be to the tree of life, and they may enter in the gates into the city.

1 Kings 16:31

And it came to pass, as if it had been a light thing for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that he took to wife Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, and went and served Baal, and worshipped him

Job 10:3

Is it good to thee that thou should oppress, that thou should despise the work of thy hands, and shine upon the counsel of the wicked?

Job 31:5

If I have walked with falsehood, and my foot has hastened to deceit

Psalm 32:1-2

Blessed {are those (LXX/NT)} whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

Psalm 119:115

Depart from me, ye evil-doers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

Psalm 146:9

LORD preserves the sojourners. He upholds the fatherless and widow. But the way of the wicked he turns upside down.

Proverbs 9:12

If thou are wise, thou are wise for thyself. And if thou scoff, thou alone shall bear it.

Deuteronomy 33:29

Happy are thou, O Israel. Who is like thee, a people saved by LORD, the shield of thy help, and the sword of thy excellency! And thine enemies shall submit themselves to thee, and thou shall tread upon their high places.

Psalm 2:12

Kiss the son, lest he be angry, and ye perish in the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him.

Jeremiah 17:7

Blessed is the man who trusts in LORD, and whose trust LORD is.

Ezekiel 20:18

And I said to their sons in the wilderness, Walk ye not in the statutes of your fathers. Neither observe their ordinances, nor defile yourselves with their idols.

2 Chronicles 22:3

He also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab. For his mother was his counselor to do wickedly.

Psalm 115:12-15

LORD has been mindful of us. He will bless, he will bless the house of Israel. He will bless the house of Aaron.

Luke 23:51

(this man not having consented to their purpose and deed), was from Arimathaea, a city of the Jews, who also himself awaited the kingdom of God.

Romans 5:2

through whom also we have access by faith for this grace in which we stand, and we take pride in hope of the glory of God.

Matthew 16:17

And having answered, Jesus said to him, Blessed are thou, Simon Bar-jonah, because flesh and blood has not revealed it to thee, but my Father in the heavens.

John 20:29

Jesus says to him, Because thou have seen me, thou have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen, and have believed.

1 Peter 4:3

For enough time of life has past for you to accomplish the will of the Gentiles, having gone in debaucheries, lusts, excesses of wine, revelings, drinking parties, and lawless idolatries.

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