Psalm 1:2-3

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 1:1-6

The Tree and the Chaff Psalms 1:1 There is a law to obey which is life; there is a King, to serve Whom is blessedness, and rebellion against Whom is destruction. I. Note first the picture of a fair and fruitful life. If you have not learned to shelter your positive goodness behind a barrier of negative abstinence, there will be little vitality and little fruit in the weakling plants that are trying to blossom in the undefended open, swept by every wind. But then note further how in this... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 1:1-6

Psalms 1:1-6THE Psalter may be regarded as the heart’s echo to the speech of God, the manifold music of its windswept strings as God’s breath sweeps across them. Law and Prophecy are the two main elements of that speech, and the first two psalms, as a double prelude to the book, answer to these, the former setting forth the blessedness of loving and keeping the law, and the latter celebrating the enthronement of Messiah. Jewish tradition says that they were originally one, and a well-attested... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 1:1-6

Analysis and Annotations I. THE GENESIS SECTION: BOOK ONE:Psalm 1-41 Psalm 1-8 Psalms 1:0 The Godly and the Ungodly 1. The godly, his character and his fruit (Psalms 1:1-3 ) 2. The ungodly in comparison with the godly (Psalms 1:4-6 ) The first eight Psalms are the Psalms in embryo, just as the opening chapters of the book of Genesis are the Bible in a nutshell. Throughout the Psalms we can trace the subjects of these eight Psalms, the godly and the ungodly; but especially the great theme... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 1:2

1:2 But his delight [is] in the law of the LORD; and in his {b} law doth he meditate day and night.(b) In the holy scriptures. read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 1:3

1:3 And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and {c} whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.(c) God’s children are so moistened with his grace, that whatever comes to them, tends to their salvation. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 1:1-6

Psalms 1:0 True happiness is the theme of this psalm, whose author is unnamed. The negative side of true happiness is stated (Psalms 1:1 ), and then the positive (Psalms 1:2 ). Its reward follows (Psalms 1:3 ). Its nature and value are emphasized by a sharp contrast. Such a man is godly, his opposite ungodly (Psalms 1:4 ). The first is marked by stability, the second by instability (Psalms 1:4 ). The first has endless fruitfulness and blessing, the second has nothing and worse than nothing... read more

Joseph Parker

The People's Bible by Joseph Parker - Psalms 1:1-6

Psalms 1:0 [Note. This is regarded as a concise introduction to a limited Psalter, and not as the introduction to the whole Book of Psalms. The authorship of the psalm is uncertain. In some MSS. it is regarded simply as a preface, and in others it is connected with the second psalm. According to some MSS., in Acts 13:33 , the second psalm is quoted as the first. Some peculiarities of language, as well as the general tone of thought, are considered to point to Solomon as the author, whilst some... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 1:2

But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. Reader, you do not forget who it was that said, I delight to do thy will, O my God; yea, thy law is within my heart; or, as the margin of the Bible more strongly expresses it, in the midst of my bowels, meaning in his very nature, being that Holy Thing the angel described to Mary. See Psalms 40:8 ; Luke 1:35 . Sweet view of Jesus this! And in him sweet also to all his people; for when they are renewed by... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 1:3

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Had we no other clue to lead to the discovery of the Lord Jesus, as set forth in this Psalm, than what is here said of him, even this would plainly unfold it. For who but Jesus is the tree of life! Who flourisheth but him! Yes, blessed Redeemer, thy people planted in thee, am! made branches in thee, will thrive in thee,... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Psalms 1:2

Will. He is wholly occupied and delighted in keeping God's commandments. (Worthington) --- This distinguishes the saint from him who only refrains from sin through fear. (Calmet) --- Qui timet invitus observat. (St. Ambrose) --- Yet even servile fear is of some service, as it restrains exterior conduct, and may, in time, give place to filial reverence. (Haydock) --- Meditate, and put in practice. (Menochius) --- Night. The Jews studied the books of the law so earnestly from their childhood,... read more

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