Psalms 1:1
Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 1
“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
What Does Psalms 1:1 Mean?
Psalms 1:1 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 1, verse 1 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Self-Control.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Psalms 1:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 26:4“I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.”Proverbs 4:14“Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.”Proverbs 13:20“He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.”Psalms 119:1“Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.”Jeremiah 15:17“I sat not in the assembly of the mockers, nor rejoiced; I sat alone because of thy hand: for thou hast filled me with indignation.”Matthew 7:13“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:”Luke 11:28“But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it.”Joshua 1:8“This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.”Psalms 1:6“For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.”Psalms 34:8“O taste and see that the LORD is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”Proverbs 1:15“My son, walk not thou in the way with them; refrain thy foot from their path:”Deuteronomy 28:2“And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God.”Psalms 112:1“Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.”Leviticus 26:27“And if ye will not for all this hearken unto me, but walk contrary unto me;”Ephesians 6:13“Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.”Job 21:16“Lo, their good is not in their hand: the counsel of the wicked is far from me.”Psalms 36:4“He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil.”Genesis 49:6“O my soul, come not thou into their secret; unto their assembly, mine honour, be not thou united: for in their anger they slew a man, and in their selfwill they digged down a wall.”Proverbs 13:15“Good understanding giveth favour: but the way of transgressors is hard.”Psalms 119:115“Depart from me, ye evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.”
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