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.

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BOOK I

Psalms 1–41

Psalm 1

Blessed is the one(A)
    who does not walk(B) in step with the wicked(C)
or stand in the way(D) that sinners take(E)
    or sit(F) in the company of mockers,(G)

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I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers.

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I do not sit(A) with the deceitful,
    nor do I associate with hypocrites.(B)

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I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked.

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I abhor(A) the assembly of evildoers
    and refuse to sit with the wicked.

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