New International Version but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night. New Living Translation But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and night. English Standard Version but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. Berean Standard Bible But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. Berean Literal Bible But rather his delight is in the law of YHWH, and in His law he meditates day and night. King James Bible But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. New King James Version But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. New American Standard Bible But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, And on His Law he meditates day and night. NASB 1995 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. NASB 1977 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. Legacy Standard Bible But his delight is in the law of Yahweh, And in His law he meditates day and night. Amplified Bible But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And on His law [His precepts and teachings] he [habitually] meditates day and night. Berean Annotated Bible But his delight is in the Law of the LORD {YHWH}, and on His law he meditates day and night. Christian Standard Bible Instead, his delight is in the LORD’s instruction, and he meditates on it day and night. Holman Christian Standard Bible Instead, his delight is in the LORD’s instruction, and he meditates on it day and night. American Standard Version But his delight is in the law of Jehovah; And on his law doth he meditate day and night. Contemporary English Version Instead, they find happiness in the Teaching of the LORD, and they think about it day and night. English Revised Version But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. GOD'S WORD® Translation Rather, he delights in the teachings of the LORD and reflects on his teachings day and night. Good News Translation Instead, they find joy in obeying the Law of the LORD, and they study it day and night. International Standard Version But he delights in the LORD's instruction, and meditates in his instruction day and night. NET Bible Instead he finds pleasure in obeying the LORD's commands; he meditates on his commands day and night. New Heart English Bible But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. Webster's Bible Translation But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. World English Bible but his delight is in Yahweh’s law. On his law he meditates day and night. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBut his delight [is] in the Law of YHWH, "" And in His law he meditates by day and by night: Berean Literal Bible But rather his delight is in the law of YHWH, and in His law he meditates day and night. Young's Literal Translation But -- in the law of Jehovah is his delight, And in His law he doth meditate by day and by night: Smith's Literal Translation But his delight is in the law of Jehovah, and in his law he will meditate day and night. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut his will is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he shall meditate day and night. Catholic Public Domain Version But his will is with the law of the Lord, and he will meditate on his law, day and night. New American Bible Rather, the law of the LORD is his joy; and on his law he meditates day and night. New Revised Standard Version but their delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law they meditate day and night. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law does he meditate day and night. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But his pleasure is in the Law of LORD JEHOVAH, and in his Law he will meditate day and night. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But his delight is in the law of the LORD; And in His law doth he meditate day and night. Brenton Septuagint Translation But his pleasure is in the law of the Lord; and in his law will he meditate day and night. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The LORD Blesses Job…1Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. 2But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. 3He is like a tree planted by streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither, and who prospers in all he does.… Cross References But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, Jeremiah 15:16 Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became my joy and my heart’s delight. For I bear Your name, O LORD God of Hosts. Psalm 119:47 I delight in Your commandments because I love them. Psalm 40:8 I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.” and on His law he meditates day and night. Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. Psalm 119:97 Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation. Psalm 63:6 When I remember You on my bed, I think of You through the watches of the night. Joshua 1:8 This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. For then you will prosper and succeed in all you do. James 1:25 But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does. Psalm 119:97 Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation. Psalm 119:15 I will meditate on Your precepts and regard Your ways. Psalm 119:11 I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. Psalm 119:1-2 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. Psalm 119:48 I lift up my hands to Your commandments, which I love, and I meditate on Your statutes. Psalm 119:72 The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. Psalm 119:92 If Your law had not been my delight, then I would have perished in my affliction. Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Treasury of Scripture But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law does he meditate day and night. Psalm Psalm 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. But his Psalm 40:8 I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart. Psalm 112:1 Praise ye the LORD. Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD, that delighteth greatly in his commandments. Psalm 119:11,35,47,48,72,92 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee… meditate Psalm 104:34 My meditation of him shall be sweet: I will be glad in the LORD. Psalm 119:11,15,97-99 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee… Joshua 1:8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success. day Psalm 88:1 A Song or Psalm for the sons of Korah, to the chief Musician upon Mahalath Leannoth, Maschil of Heman the Ezrahite. O LORD God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee: Luke 2:37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. Luke 18:7 And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? Jump to Previous Delight Jehovah's Law Meditate Meditates Mind NightJump to Next Delight Jehovah's Law Meditate Meditates Mind NightPsalm 1 1. The happiness of the godly4. The unhappiness of the ungodly But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, God gave His Law to Israel through Moses as the covenant standard for life before Him. The righteous man treasures God’s revealed will rather than following the values and counsel of the wicked. His joy rests in knowing God and obeying what He has commanded. Jer 15:16 Your words were found, and I ate them. Your words became… and on His law he meditates day and night. He keeps God’s instruction continually before his mind, shaping his decisions, conduct, and worship. Such steady attention marks a life ordered by God’s truth rather than by passing circumstances or human opinion. Jos 1:8 This Book of the Law must not depart from your mouth;… Persons / Places / Events 1. The Righteous ManThe individual who finds joy and fulfillment in God's law, contrasting with the wicked described in the surrounding verses. 2. The Law of the LORD Refers to the Torah or the teachings and instructions given by God, which are central to the life of the righteous. 3. Meditation The act of deeply contemplating or pondering over God's law, indicating a continuous and intentional focus. Teaching Points Delight in God's WordTrue joy and satisfaction are found in engaging with God's Word. This delight is not superficial but a deep-seated pleasure in knowing and understanding God's will. The Practice of Meditation Meditation on Scripture is a disciplined practice that involves focused and repeated reflection. It is not passive but an active engagement with God's Word. Day and Night Commitment A continuous commitment to God's Word is essential. This implies integrating Scripture into daily life, allowing it to guide decisions and actions. Contrast with the Wicked The righteous are set apart by their love for God's law, unlike the wicked who disregard it. This distinction is crucial for understanding the path to blessing. Transformation through the Word Regular meditation on Scripture leads to transformation, aligning one's thoughts and actions with God's purposes. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 1:2?2. How can we "delight in the law of the LORD" daily? 3. What does it mean to "meditate on His law day and night"? 4. How does Psalm 1:2 connect with Joshua 1:8 about meditating on Scripture? 5. In what ways can you incorporate God's law into your daily routine? 6. Why is it important to prioritize God's Word in our spiritual growth? 7. What does "delight in the law of the LORD" mean in Psalm 1:2? 8. How does meditating on God's law day and night impact a believer's life? 9. Why is meditation on Scripture emphasized in Psalm 1:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 1? (2) But.--The Hebrew is an elliptical expression implying a strong contrast, "nay but," "on the contrary." The positive side of a good man's character is now described according to the standard which prevailed when the written law first came truly into force. In the law of Jehovah is his delight.--Or, to the law of Jehovah is his inclination. The Hebrew word means primarily "to bend." Meditate.--Literally, murmur (of a dove, Isaiah 38:14; of men lamenting, Isaiah 16:7; of a lion growling, Isaiah 31:4; of muttered charms, Isaiah 8:19). (Comp. Joshua 1:8, which might have suggested this). . . . Verse 2. - But his delight is in the Law of the Lord. The righteous man is not described positively, under two heads.(1) He delights in the Law (camp. Psalm 109:16, 47, 77; Romans 7:22). (2) He constantly mediates in it. The "Law" intended - תורה, not התּורה - is probably not the mere Law of Moses, but God's law, as made known to man in any way. Still, the resemblance of the passage to Joshua 1:8 shows the Law of Moses to have been very specially in the writer's thoughts. In his Law doth he meditate day and night; compare, besides Joshua 1:8, the following: Psalm 63:6; Psalm 119:15, 48, 78, 97. Constant meditation in God's Law has characterized all saint. • Psalm 1:2 paints the blessed person as one captivated by God’s word, turning from worldly counsel to savor Scripture.• Delight, not drudgery, drives the relationship, proving Scripture is a source of joy. • Meditation makes that delight practical—actively dwelling on the word until it shapes every decision. • The round-the-clock rhythm (“day and night”) shows that God’s truth is meant to saturate all of life. Living this way produces the stability, fruitfulness, and prosperity described in the next verse, evidencing that God’s word, taken literally and loved wholeheartedly, is the pathway to true blessing. Hebrew Butכִּ֤י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction his delight חֶ֫פְצ֥וֹ (ḥep̄·ṣōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2656: Pleasure, desire, a valuable thing, a matter [is] in the law בְּתוֹרַ֥ת (bə·ṯō·w·raṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law of the LORD, יְהוָ֗ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH and on His law וּֽבְתוֹרָת֥וֹ (ū·ḇə·ṯō·w·rā·ṯōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8451: Direction, instruction, law he meditates יֶהְגֶּ֗ה (yeh·geh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1897: To moan, growl, utter, speak, muse day יוֹמָ֥ם (yō·w·mām) Adverb Strong's 3119: Daytime, by day and night. וָלָֽיְלָה׃ (wā·lā·yə·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3915: A twist, night, adversity Additonal Resources Psalm 1:2 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 1:2 Bible Gateway Psalm 1:2 Bible.com Psalm 1:2 NIV |
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