Parallel Verses

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.

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!

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,

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 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. 2 But he delights in the LORD's instruction, and meditates in his instruction day and night.


Cross References

Psalm 26:4-5

I do not sit with those committed to what is false, nor do I travel with hypocrites.

Proverbs 4:14-15

Do not enter the path of the wicked, or go along the way of evil men.

Jeremiah 15:17

I didn't sit in the company of those who have fun, and I didn't rejoice. Because of your hand on me, I sat alone, for you filled me with indignation.

Genesis 49:6

I'll never join their council; I'll never enter their assembly. In their anger they committed murder and lamed cattle just for fun.

Job 21:16

Behold! Their prosperity isn't in their control! The counsel of the wicked will remain far from me."

Psalm 119:1-2

How blessed are those whose life is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD!

Leviticus 26:27-28

"If, after all of this time, you don't listen to me, but instead live life contrary to me,

Psalm 1:6

For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will be destroyed.

Psalm 36:4

He devises iniquity on his bed and is determined to follow a path that is not good. He does not resist evil.

Psalm 81:12

So I allowed them to continue in their stubbornness, living by their own advice.

Proverbs 1:15

My son, do not go along with them, and keep your feet away from their paths!

Proverbs 13:20

Whoever keeps company with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm.

Matthew 7:13-14

"Go in through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the road is spacious that leads to destruction, and many people are entering by it.

Proverbs 1:22

"You naive ones, how long will you love naivety And how long will scoffers delight in scoffing or fools hate knowledge?"

Proverbs 13:15

Good understanding produces grace, but the lifestyle of the treacherous never changes.

Luke 11:28

But he said, "Instead, how blessed are those who hear God's word and obey it!"

Genesis 5:24

communing with God and then he was there no longer, because God had taken him.

Deuteronomy 28:2-68

Moreover, all these blessings will come upon you in abundance, if you obey the LORD your God:

Psalm 26:12

My feet stand on level ground; among the worshiping congregations I will bless the LORD. Davidic

Psalm 34:8

Taste and see that the LORD is good! How blessed is the person who trusts in him!

Psalm 64:2

Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, from the mob of those who practice evil,

Psalm 84:12

LORD of Heavenly Armies, how happy are those who trust in you. To the Director: A Psalm by the descendants of Korah.

Psalm 106:3

How happy are those who enforce justice, who live righteously all the time.

Psalm 112:1

Hallelujah! How happy is the person who fears the LORD, who truly delights in his commandments.

Psalm 144:15

Happy are the people to whom these things come; happy are the people whose God is the LORD. A Davidic Psalm

Psalm 146:5

Happy is the one whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,

Proverbs 2:12

delivering you from the way of evil, from men who speak perverse things,

Proverbs 3:34

Though God scoffs at scoffers, he gives grace to the humble.

Proverbs 4:19

But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness, and they do not know what they are stumbling over.

Proverbs 19:29

Condemnation is appropriate for mockers, just as beatings are for the backs of fools.

John 13:17

If you understand these things, how blessed you are if you put them into practice!

Ephesians 6:13

For this reason, take up the whole armor of God so that you may be able to take a stand whenever evil comes. And when you have done everything you could, you will be able to stand firm.

Revelation 22:14

"How blessed are those who wash their robes so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city!

1 Kings 16:31

In fact, as if it were nothing for him to live like Nebat's son Jeroboam, Ahab married Jezebel, the daughter of King Ethbaal of Sidon. Then he went out to serve Baal and worship him.

Job 10:3

Does it delight you to oppress or despise what you have made, while you smile at the plans of the wicked?

Job 31:5

"If I've lived my life in the company of vanity, or run quickly to embrace deception,

Psalm 32:1-2

How blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

Psalm 119:115

Leave me, you who practice evil, that I may observe the commands of my God.

Psalm 146:9

The LORD stands guard over the stranger; he supports both widows and orphans, but makes the path of the wicked slippery.

Proverbs 9:12

If you are wise, your wisdom will assist you. If you mock, you alone will be held responsible.

Deuteronomy 33:29

How blessed are you, Israel! Who can be like you, a people delivered by the LORD, your shield of help and your finely crafted sword. May your enemies cower before you. You will tread down their high places."

Psalm 2:12

Kiss the son before he becomes angry, and you die where you stand. Indeed, his wrath can flare up quickly. How blessed are those who take refuge in him. A Davidic Psalm, when he fled from his son Absalom.

Jeremiah 17:7

Blessed is the person who trusts in the LORD, making the LORD his trust.

Ezekiel 20:18

I told their children in the wilderness, "You are not to follow the statutes of your ancestors, observe their ordinances, or be defiled by their idols.

2 Chronicles 22:3

He followed the example of Ahab's dynasty because his mother gave him evil counsel.

Psalm 115:12-15

The LORD remembers and blesses us. He will indeed bless the house of Israel; he will bless the house of Aaron.

Luke 23:51

he had not voted for their plan and action from the Jewish town of Arimathea; and he was waiting for the kingdom of God.

Romans 5:2

Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace by which we have been established, and we boast because of our hope in God's glory.

Matthew 16:17

Then Jesus told him, "How blessed you are, Simon son of Jonah, since flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, though my Father in heaven has.

John 20:29

Jesus told him, "Is it because you've seen me that you have believed? How blessed are those who have never seen me and yet have believed!"

1 Peter 4:3

For you spent enough time in the past doing what the gentiles like to do, living in sensuality, sinful desires, drunkenness, wild celebrations, drinking parties, and detestable idolatry.

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