Introduction

A comparison between the person who chooses to follow God’s laws, and the wicked.

Questions

1. What should be avoided if we want to be blessed?

v 1 Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stand on the path of sinners,
nor sit in the seat of scoffers;

2. What should anyone meditate on to be blessed?

v 2 ... his delight is in the LORD’s law. On his law he meditates day and night.

3. What will happen to the way of the wicked?

v 6 ... the way of the wicked shall perish.

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Summary Points

  • v 1 The righteous man avoids any close contact with those who are wicked
  • v 2 and 3  The person who enjoys God's law is likened to a fruitful tree
  • v 4 and 5  In contrast, the wicked are without hope and will finally perish
  • v 6  The LORD, who sees and knows all, will one day pass judgement on both

 Timeline 1050 to 850 BC

The audio version uses Yahweh instead of LORD. This reflects the original Hebrew language.