And he shall be like a tree planted by the streams of water, That bringeth forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also doth not wither; And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
A tree planted, not wild, but chosen and secured by God's hand, rooted by rivers that never fail. The man who loves God's Word brings forth patience in suffering, faith in trial, joy in prosperity; his smallest deed endures. Faith sees the promise kept even when sight cries out that all things are against us.
AI summary
A godly man begins by renouncing the companionship of evil-doers, for departing from evil is where wisdom starts. Men do not leap at once into the depths of wickedness; they descend by steps, first ungodly, then sinners, then scorners, and the righteous must see evil on every side and utterly refuse its counsel.
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Commenting on Psalm 1:1-3
This Psalm stands at the head like a preface to teach the godly that their blessedness lies in meditating upon God's law. The impious may strut about in their folly, but they shall come to a miserable end; it is those who pursue heavenly wisdom who are truly blessed.
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Commenting on Psalm 1:1-6