O blessed man that walks not in, The advice of wicked men

Verse 1

O blessed man that walks not in The advice of wicked men, Nor standeth in the sinner way, Nor scorners seats sits in.

Verse 2

But he upon Jehovah's law Doth set his whole delight, And in his law doth meditate Both in the day and night.

Verse 3

He shall be like a planted tree by water-brooks which shall In his due season yield his fruit, Whose leaf shall never fall. And all he doth shall prosper well.

Verse 4

The wicked are not so: But they are like unto the chaff Which wind drives to and fro.

Verse 5

Therefore shall not ungodly men In judgement stand upright, Nor in the assembly of the just Shall stand the sinful wight.

Verse 6

For of the righteous men the Lord Acknowledgeth the way; Whereas the way of wicked men Shall utterly decay.

Verse 7

For of the righteous men the Lord Acknowledgeth the way; Whereas the way of wicked men Shall utterly decay.