Psalms 1

1 Happy are those who do not follow the counsel of the wicked, not halting in ways frequented by sinners, nor taking a seat in a gathering of scoffers.

2 But the law of the Lord is their joy, they study it day and night.

3 They are like trees planted by runlets of water, yielding fruit in due season, leaves never fading. In all that they do, they prosper.

4 Not so fare the wicked, not so; like chaff are they, blown by the wind.

5 So the wicked will not stand firm in the judgment, nor sinners appear, when the righteous are gathered.

6 For the way of the righteous is dear to the Lord, but the way of the wicked will end in ruin.