Parallel Verses

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;

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.

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.

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 doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of scoffers; 2 but his delight is in Yahweh's law. On his law he meditates day and night.


Cross References

Psalm 26:4-5

I have not sat with deceitful men, neither will I go in with hypocrites.

Proverbs 4:14-15

Don't enter into the path of the wicked. Don't walk in the way of evil men.

Jeremiah 15:17

I didn't sit in the assembly of those who make merry, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of your hand; for you have filled me with indignation.

Genesis 49:6

My soul, don't come into their council. My glory, don't be united to their assembly; for in their anger they killed men. In their self-will they hamstrung cattle.

Job 21:16

Behold, their prosperity is not in their hand. The counsel of the wicked is far from me.

Psalm 119:1-2

Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to Yahweh's law.

Leviticus 26:27-28

"'If you in spite of this won't listen to me, but walk contrary to me;

Psalm 1:6

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

Psalm 36:4

He plots iniquity on his bed. He sets himself in a way that is not good. He doesn't abhor evil.

Psalm 81:12

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

Proverbs 1:15

My son, don't walk in the way with them. Keep your foot from their path,

Proverbs 13:20

One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

Matthew 7:13-14

"Enter in by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many are those who enter in by it.

Proverbs 1:22

"How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? How long will mockers delight themselves in mockery, and fools hate knowledge?

Proverbs 13:15

Good understanding wins favor; but the way of the unfaithful is hard.

Luke 11:28

But he said, "On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and keep it."

Genesis 5:24

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

Deuteronomy 28:2-68

and all these blessings shall come on you, and overtake you, if you shall listen to the voice of Yahweh your God.

Psalm 26:12

My foot stands in an even place. In the congregations I will bless Yahweh. By David.

Psalm 34:8

Oh taste and see that Yahweh is good. Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

Psalm 64:2

Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked, from the noisy crowd of the ones doing evil;

Psalm 84:12

Yahweh of Armies, blessed is the man who trusts in you. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by the sons of Korah.

Psalm 106:3

Blessed are those who keep justice. Blessed is one who does what is right at all times.

Psalm 112:1

Praise Yah! Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh, who delights greatly in his commandments.

Psalm 144:15

Happy are the people who are in such a situation. Happy are the people whose God is Yahweh. A praise psalm by David.

Psalm 146:5

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

Proverbs 2:12

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

Proverbs 3:34

Surely he mocks the mockers, but he gives grace to the humble.

Proverbs 4:19

The way of the wicked is like darkness. They don't know what they stumble over.

Proverbs 19:29

Penalties are prepared for scoffers, and beatings for the backs of fools.

John 13:17

If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.

Ephesians 6:13

Therefore, put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand.

Revelation 22:14

Blessed are those who do his commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter in by the gates into the city.

1 Kings 16:31

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

Job 10:3

Is it good to you that you should oppress, that you should despise the work of your hands, and smile on the counsel of the wicked?

Job 31:5

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

Psalm 32:1-2

Blessed is he whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

Psalm 119:115

Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.

Psalm 146:9

Yahweh preserves the foreigners. He upholds the fatherless and widow, but the way of the wicked he turns upside down.

Proverbs 9:12

If you are wise, you are wise for yourself. If you mock, you alone will bear it.

Deuteronomy 33:29

You are happy, Israel. Who is like you, a people saved by Yahweh, the shield of your help, the sword of your excellency! Your enemies shall submit themselves to you. You shall tread on their high places."

Psalm 2:12

Give sincere homage to the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way, for his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all those who take refuge in him. A Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom his son.

Jeremiah 17:7

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

Ezekiel 20:18

I said to their children in the wilderness, Don't walk 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

Yahweh remembers us. He will bless us. He will bless the house of Israel. He will bless the house of Aaron.

Luke 23:51

(he had not consented to their counsel and deed), from Arimathaea, a city of the Jews, who was also waiting for the Kingdom of God:

Romans 5:2

through whom we also have our access by faith into this grace in which we stand. We rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Matthew 16:17

Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar Jonah, for flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven.

John 20:29

Jesus said to him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed. Blessed are those who have not seen, and have believed."

1 Peter 4:3

For we have spent enough of our past time doing the desire of the Gentiles, and having walked in lewdness, lusts, drunken binges, orgies, carousings, and abominable idolatries.

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