Psalms 1:2
1:1 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. ungodly: or, wickedBut his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
KJV
but his delight is in Yahweh’s law. On his law he meditates day and night.
But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law does he meditate day and night.
What does Psalms 1:2 mean?
Psalms 1:2 is a verse in the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament. In the original Hebrew, key words include חֵפֶץ (chêphets), תּוֹרָה (tôwrâh), יְהֹוָה (Yᵉhôvâh). It connects to 3 cross-referenced passages elsewhere in Scripture.
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Related passages from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
And it came to pass on the third day in the morning, that there were thunders and lightnings, and a thick cloud upon the mount, and the voice of the trumpet exceeding loud; so that all the people that was in the camp trembled.
Psalms 1:5Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.
Psalms 38:1A Psalm of David, to bring to remembrance. O LORD, rebuke me not in thy wrath: neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.
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Other verses that share key original-language words with Psalms 1:2.
And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night:
Exodus 13:22He took not away the pillar of the cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, from before the people.
Exodus 40:38For the cloud of the LORD was upon the tabernacle by day, and fire was on it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys.
Joshua 1:8This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. have: or, do wisely
Leviticus 6:9Command Aaron and his sons, saying, This is the law of the burnt offering: It is the burnt offering, because of the burning upon the altar all night unto the morning, and the fire of the altar shall be burning in it. because: or, for the burning
Leviticus 8:35Therefore shall ye abide at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation day and night seven days, and keep the charge of the LORD, that ye die not: for so I am commanded.
Numbers 9:21And so it was, when the cloud abode from even unto the morning, and that the cloud was taken up in the morning, then they journeyed: whether it was by day or by night that the cloud was taken up, they journeyed. abode: Heb. was
Frequently asked questions
What does Psalms 1:2 say?
Psalms 1:2 (King James Version) reads: "But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night."
Is Psalms 1:2 in the Old or New Testament?
Psalms 1:2 is in the Old Testament of the Bible, in the book of Psalms.
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