Psalms 1:1 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Bible Comments

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.

Psalms 1:1

1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly,a nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.