The Righteous and the Ungodly

11 Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers,

Other Translations of Psalm 1:1

King James Version

The Righteous and the Ungodly

11 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, ungodly: or, wicked nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

English Standard Version

The Righteous and the Ungodly

11 Blessed is the manThe singular Hebrew word for man (ish) is used here to portray a representative example of a godly person; see preface who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers;

The Message

The Righteous and the Ungodly

11 How well God must like you - you don't hang out at Sin Saloon, you don't slink along Dead-End Road, you don't go to Smart-Mouth College.

New King James Version

The Righteous and the Ungodly

11 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful;

New Living Translation

The Righteous and the Ungodly

11 Oh, the joys of those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand around with sinners, or join in with mockers.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 1:1

Commentary on Psalm 1:1-3

(Read Psalm 1:1-3)

To meditate in God's word, is to discourse with ourselves concerning the great things contained in it, with close application of mind and fixedness of thought. We must have constant regard to the word of God, as the rule of our actions, and the spring of our comforts; and have it in our thoughts night and day. For this purpose no time is amiss.

The Blessedness of Forgiveness

321 [1]Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

Other Translations of Psalm 32:1

King James Version

The Blessedness of Forgiveness

321 Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

English Standard Version

The Blessedness of Forgiveness

321 Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.

The Message

The Blessedness of Forgiveness

321 Count yourself lucky, how happy you must be - you get a fresh start, your slate's wiped clean.

New King James Version

The Blessedness of Forgiveness

321 A Psalm of David. A Contemplation. Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, Whose sin is covered.

New Living Translation

The Blessedness of Forgiveness

321 Oh, what joy for those whose disobedience is forgiven, whose sin is put out of sight!

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Psalm 32:1

Commentary on Psalm 32:1-2

(Read Psalm 32:1-2)

Sin is the cause of our misery; but the true believer's transgressions of the Divine law are all forgiven, being covered with the atonement. Christ bare his sins, therefore they are not imputed to him. The righteousness of Christ being reckoned to us, and we being made the righteousness of God in him, our iniquity is not imputed, God having laid upon him the iniquity of us all, and made him a sin-offering for us. Not to impute sin, is God's act, for he is the Judge. It is God that justifies. Notice the character of him whose sins are pardoned; he is sincere, and seeks sanctification by the power of the Holy Ghost. He does not profess to repent, with an intention to indulge in sin, because the Lord is ready to forgive. He will not abuse the doctrine of free grace. And to the man whose iniquity is forgiven, all manner of blessings are promised.