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Psalms 1:6

Psalms 1:6
For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous,.... The way in which he walks by faith, which is in Jesus Christ; the way in which he goes to the Father, and carries to him his sacrifices of prayer and…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous - This is given as a reason why the wicked would not stand in the judgment with the righteous. The reason is, that the Lord, the great Judge, fully…

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

The teaching of the Psalm is grounded on the doctrine of divine Providence. Each clause of the verse implies the supplement of its antithesis to the other clause. -The lord knows the way of the…