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Psalms 1:6-1953 kjv — For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

King James Version

"For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. "

— Psalms 1:6-1953, King James Version

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Psalms 1 — Context

3

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.

4

The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.

5

Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

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For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Psalms 1:6-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 1:6-1953 say?
Psalms 1:6-1953 in the King James Version reads: “For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. ”
Where is Psalms 1:6-1953 in the Bible?
Psalms 1:6-1953 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 1, verses 6–1953.
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 1:6-1953.
What translation should I read Psalms 1:6-1953 in?
Psalms 1:6-1953 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 1:6-1953?
Psalms 1:6-1953 reads (KJV): “For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. ” 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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