Blessed is the man

The LORD is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! 1

Blessed is the man who makes the LORD his trust, who does not turn to the proud, to those who go astray after a lie! 2

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. 3

Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD. He is like a tree planted by water, that sends out its roots by the stream, and does not fear when heat comes, for its leaves remain green, and is not anxious in the year of drought, for it does not cease to bear fruit. 4

Blessed is the man who fears the LORD. His righteousness endures forever. For the righteous will never be moved; he will be remembered forever. He is not afraid of bad news; his heart is firm, trusting in the LORD. His heart is steady; he will not be afraid, until he looks in triumph on his adversaries. 5

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. 6

 

1 Psa 34.8 2 Psa 40.4 3 Psa 1.1-2 4 Jer 17.7-8 5 Psa 112.1,3,6-8 Jam 1.12