Psalms
“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.”
Psalms 1:1
Psalms 1:1 (KJV) speaks to blessedness, holiness, and guarding the heart — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.”
Matthew 5:8“Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.”
Proverbs 3:13“Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.”
Psalms 144:15“Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.”
Psalms 119:1“Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.”
Psalms 68:19“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”
Psalms 23:5
Common questions
What does Psalms 1:1 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 1:1 reads: "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." The verse speaks to blessedness, holiness, and guarding the heart. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 1:1 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Psalms 1:1 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 1:1?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 1:1 include Matthew 5:8, Proverbs 3:13, and Psalms 144:15. Reading them alongside Psalms 1:1 deepens the theme of blessedness.
How can I pray with Psalms 1:1?
Read Psalms 1:1 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.