Psalms 1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Blessed — The Hebrew words are very emphatical: O the blessedness of that man! Counsel — That doth not lead his life according to their counsel, or manner of living. Standeth — Which notes a more settled abode in it. Way — In their manner of conversation. Seat — Which notes a constant and resolved perseverance in their wicked courses. Scornful — Of those who make a mock of sin, and scoff at goodness and goodmen. Divers observe a gradation in this verse; the following clause still exceeding the former, for standing is more than walking, and sitting more than standing; and sinners in scripture use, are worse than the ungodly, and the scornful are the worst of sinners.

Day and night — Not seldom and slightly, but diligently, and constantly.

Whither — His happiness is not short and transitory, but, like those trees which are continually green and flourishing.

Ungodly — Their condition is far different. Chaff — They are restless and unquiet: their seeming felicity, hath no firm foundation, but quickly vanishes and flees away as chaff before the wind.

Not stand — Not endure the trial. Judgment — In the great and general judgment of the world.

Knoweth — He approves, loves, and delights in them, and therefore will recompence them. Perish — All their designs and courses shall come to nothing, and they shall perish with them.