Parallel Verses

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:

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,

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 that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers: 2 But his delight is in the law of Jehovah; And on his law doth he meditate day and night.


Cross References

Psalm 26:4-5

I have not sat with men of falsehood; Neither 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 sat not in the assembly of them that make merry, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of thy hand; for thou hast filled me with indignation.

Genesis 49:6

O my soul, come not thou into their council; Unto 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, their prosperity is not in their hand: The counsel of the wicked is far from me.

Psalm 119:1-2

ALEPH. Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah.

Leviticus 26:27-28

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

Psalm 1:6

For Jehovah knoweth the way of the righteous; But the way of the wicked shall perish.

Psalm 36:4

He deviseth iniquity upon his bed; He setteth himself in a way that is not good; He abhorreth not 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; Refrain thy foot from their path:

Proverbs 13:20

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

Matthew 7:13-14

Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby.

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 giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

Luke 11:28

But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that 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 shalt hearken unto the voice of Jehovah thy God.

Psalm 26:12

My foot standeth in an even place: In the congregations will I bless Jehovah.

Psalm 34:8

Oh taste and see that Jehovah is good: Blessed is the man that taketh 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 Jehovah of hosts, Blessed is the man that trusteth in thee.

Psalm 106:3

Blessed are they that keep justice, And he that doeth righteousness at all times.

Psalm 112:1

Praise ye Jehovah. Blessed is the man that feareth Jehovah, That delighteth greatly in his commandments.

Psalm 144:15

Happy is the people that is in such a case; Yea , happy is the people whose God is Jehovah.

Psalm 146:5

Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, Whose hope is in Jehovah his God:

Proverbs 2:12

To deliver thee from the way of evil, From the men that speak perverse things;

Proverbs 3:34

Surely he scoffeth at the scoffers; But he giveth grace unto 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 know these things, blessed are ye if ye do them.

Ephesians 6:13

Wherefore take up the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand.

Revelation 22:14

Blessed are they that wash their robes, that they may have the right to come to the tree of life, and may enter in by 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 unto thee that thou shouldest oppress, That thou shouldest 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 hath hasted to deceit;

Psalm 32:1-2

Blessed is he 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

Jehovah preserveth the sojourners; He upholdeth the fatherless and widow; But the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.

Proverbs 9:12

If thou art wise, thou art wise for thyself; And if thou scoffest, thou alone shalt bear it.

Deuteronomy 33:29

Happy art thou, O Israel: Who is like unto thee, a people saved by Jehovah, The shield of thy help, And the sword of thy excellency! And thine enemies shall submit themselves unto thee; And thou shalt 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 they that take refuge in him.

Jeremiah 17:7

Blessed is the man that trusteth in Jehovah, and whose trust Jehovah is.

Ezekiel 20:18

And I said unto their children 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 counsellor to do wickedly.

Psalm 115:12-15

Jehovah hath been mindful of 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), a man of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews, who was looking for the kingdom of God:

Romans 5:2

through whom also we have had our access by faith into this grace wherein we stand; and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

Matthew 16:17

And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Bar-jonah: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father who is in heaven.

John 20:29

Jesus saith unto him, Because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.

1 Peter 4:3

For the time past may suffice to have wrought the desire of the Gentiles, and to have walked in lasciviousness, lusts, winebibbings, revellings, carousings, and abominable idolatries:

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