Psalms 1

The Righteous and the Wicked Contrasted.

1 * 1:1 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). 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 *1:1 I.e. shallow thinkers who are quick to mock or disdain.scoffers (ridiculers).