And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
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
And he shall be like a tree planted—not a wild tree, but "a tree planted, " chosen, considered as property, cultivated and secured from the last terrible uprooting, for "every plant which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up:" Matthew 15:13. "By the rivers of water;" so that even if one river should fail, he hath another.
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