Psalms 1:1 — Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who does not wal… — AMP | maBible

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1 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).

Notes and references

This has been called “The Preface Psalm” because in some respects it introduces the complete book of Psalms as a godly message. It opens with a benediction, “Blessed,” as does the Sermon on the Mount (Matt 5:3).
I.e. shallow thinkers who are quick to mock or disdain.

Events in this chapter

1 — Bonheur du juste

About this book

Author: David · Written: Entre 1400 et 450 av. J.-C. · Reading time: 5h · Characters: Les fils de Qoré, Asaph, David, Moïse, Salomon

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