Psalms
“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.”
Psalms 1:3
Psalms 1:3 (KJV) speaks to blessedness, spiritual growth, and hope — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:”
Philippians 1:6“And I will make them and the places round about my hill a blessing; and I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing.”
Ezekiel 34:26“Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:”
Psalms 146:5“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
Isaiah 40:31“The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.”
Lamentations 3:24“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.”
James 1:17
Common questions
What does Psalms 1:3 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 1:3 reads: "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." The verse speaks to blessedness, spiritual growth, and hope. 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 1:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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." is Psalms 1:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 1:3?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 1:3 include Philippians 1:6, Ezekiel 34:26, and Psalms 146:5. Reading them alongside Psalms 1:3 deepens the theme of blessedness.
How can I pray with Psalms 1:3?
Read Psalms 1:3 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.