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Psalm 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.”
What it means
The blessed life begins with a quiet refusal: not to walk where scorn and cynicism lead, not to sit down comfortably among those who mock what is holy. It is less about avoiding people and more about choosing whose voice shapes you. Christ is the true happy One who walked untainted through our world, and He invites us to follow His steps rather than the crowd's. When we let His word set our direction, our roots go down into water that never fails.
Psalm 1:1 at a glance
| Reference | Psalm 1:1 |
|---|---|
| Book | Psalm |
| Chapter to read it in | Psalm 1 |
| Topic | guidance |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Questions people ask
Where do I find Psalm 1:1?
It is in Psalm, in Psalm 1. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
How can I pray Psalm 1:1?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see Psalm 1:1 and you know every person there by name. We bring you Psalm 1:1, guidance. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of Psalm 1 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Psalm 1:1 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
