Psalms 1:3 bbe — He will be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, which gives its fruit at the right time, whose leaves will ever…

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"He will be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, which gives its fruit at the right time, whose leaves will ever be green; and he will do well in all his undertakings."

— Psalms 1:3, Bible in Basic English

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Psalms 1 — Context

1

Happy is the man who does not go in the company of sinners, or take his place in the way of evil-doers, or in the seat of those who do not give honour to the Lord.

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But whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and whose mind is on his law day and night.

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He will be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, which gives its fruit at the right time, whose leaves will ever be green; and he will do well in all his undertakings.

4

The evil-doers are not so; but are like the dust from the grain, which the wind takes away.

5

For this cause there will be no mercy for sinners when they are judged, and the evil-doers will have no place among the upright,

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Because the Lord sees the way of the upright, but the end of the sinner is destruction.

Psalms 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 1:3 say?
Psalms 1:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He will be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, which gives its fruit at the right time, whose leaves will ever be green; and he will do well in all his undertakings.”
Where is Psalms 1:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 1:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 1, verse 3.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 1:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 1:3 in?
Psalms 1:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 1:3?
Psalms 1:3 reads (BBE): “He will be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, which gives its fruit at the right time, whose leaves will ever be green; and he will do well in all his undertakings.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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