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Psalms 1:5

Psalms 1:5
Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment,.... Neither in temporal judgment, when God comes forth in a way of wrath and sore displeasure; for who can stand before him when he is angry?…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Therefore - Because they are thus worthless. The ungodly - See the notes at Psa 1:1. The wicked in general; the wicked of any kind or degree. Shall not stand - Compare the notes at Psa 1:1. The idea…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 1:4-6

Here is, I. The description of the ungodly given, Psa 1:4. 1. In general, they are the reverse of the righteous, both in character and condition: They are not so. The Septuagint emphatically repeats…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Therefore The real character of the wicked will be manifested in the judgement. Since they are thus worthless and unstable, destitute of root and fruit, the wicked will not hold their ground in the…