Summary
Psalm 1 begins by describing the blessed condition of a man who does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly or stand in the way of sinners. The psalmist then explains that this righteous man delights in and meditates on the law of the Lord day and night. He is compared to a tree planted by rivers, producing fruit in season and never withering, symbolizing stability and prosperity. In contrast, the ungodly are likened to chaff that the wind blows away, indicating their lack of substance and permanence. The psalm concludes by declaring that the ungodly will not stand in judgment, and the way of the righteous is known to the Lord while the ungodly’s path leads to destruction.