Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Psalms 1
law--all of God's word then written, especially the books of Moses (compare Psa 119:1, Psa 119:55, Psa 119:97, &c.).
like a tree-- (Jer 17:7-8). planted--settled, fast. by--or, "over." the rivers--canals for irrigation. shall prosper--literally, "make prosper," brings to perfection. The basis of this condition and character is given (Psa 32:1).
not so--either as to conduct or happiness. like the chaff--which, by Eastern modes of winnowing against the wind, was utterly blown away.
stand in the judgment--be acquitted. They shall be driven from among the good (Mat 25:45-46).
knoweth the way--attends to and provides for them (Psa 101:6; Pro 12:10; Hos 13:5). way of the wicked--All their plans will end in disappointment and ruin (Psa 37:13; Psa 146:8; Pro 4:19). Next: Psalms Chapter 2
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