psalm 1:3 commentary

As there is a curse wrapped up in the wicked man's mercies, so there is a blessing concealed in the righteous man's crosses, losses, and sorrows. However, this must be balanced with the life of Job, Psalm 37 and 73, and also NT revelation. The fruit a Christian bears is mainly a transformed character and godly conduct (cf. Psalm 41 - For the director of music. Certain it is that saving faith cannot be lost altogether, though it may suffer some decays, Isaiah 6:13. They were to trust in the promises of futurity, though some have very erroneously asserted, that there is no mention of eternal felicity in thee holy canticles; (Berthier) Ferrand says, hardly in the Old Testament. Some think David penned this psalm before his coming to the throne, when he was in the midst of his troubles, and perhaps upon occasion of the death of his parents; but the Jews think he penned it when he was old, upon occasion of the wonderful deliverance he had from the sword of the giant, when Abishai succoured him (2 Sa. The scope of this short but excellent psalm is to show us the way to heaven, and to convince us that, if we would be happy, we must be holy and honest. Psalms 1:3 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 … 2 Heed the sound of my cry for help, my King and my God, For to You I pray. Verse 3. He describes the fruit before he does the leaf. Commentary | Psalm 23:1-3. Psalms 1:1-3 NKJV Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. Hello Amelia, I am so glad you were encouraged by this commentary. 1. (4-6) Commentary on Psalm 1:1-3 (Read Psalm 1:1-3) To meditate in God's word, is to discourse with ourselves concerning the great things contained in it, with close application of mind and fixedness of thought. A Psalm of David, f the servant of the L ord, g who addressed the words of this h song to the L ord on the day when the L ord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. Psalm 107:1-3. Psalms 3:8 (the olive), Psalms 128:3 (vine); Hosea 14:6 (olive and cedar). Drinking Deeply from the Psalms. Find Top Church Sermons, Illustrations, and Preaching Slides on Psalm 1:1-3. Article Images Copyright © 2021 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. Next two verses are also a contrast. Leaf - not only the fruit of the believer, but even the leaf has its beauty and its use (Ezekiel 47:12; Revelation 22:2). Psalm 3 – Peace in the Midst of the Storm. 21, cap. In these verses David complains of his troubles, intermixing with those complaints some requests for relief. They were not marked by the sacred penman. Psalm 3 – Peace in the Midst of the Storm. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. Not simply shall his fruit be preserved, but his leaf also. A. P. Stanley, D.D., in "Sinai and Palestine.". But David asked God … Psalm 136:1-3. References: Psalms 1:3.—H. His active goodness, that he seeketh and improveth all opportunities for the doing of good, exercising godliness, justice, temperance, charity, patience, &c., according to the several occasions offered to him. Plutarch saith that the Babylonians make three hundred and sixty commodities of it. And outward prosperity, if it follow close walking with God, is very sweet; as the cipher, when it followeth the figure, addeth to the number, though it be nothing in itself. And with regard to this "prospering," take heed that thou understandest not a carnal prosperity. Luke 24:19 . -- Blair. Psalm one is a wisdom Psalm. that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; not unseasonable graces, like untimely figs, which are never full flavoured. a. His leaf also shall not wither] Heb. Blessed is the man. And so the last two verses contrast the final end of these two types of people. I will say to the Lord, My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust. Verse 3. They speak themselves to be works of God's hands; for they must have a Creator who is eternal, infinitely wise, powerful, and good. As the NIV’s translation suggests, Psalm 139 can be divided into four strophes: verses 1–6; 7–12; 13–18; and 19–24.Tucker and Davis offer an overview of these four movements: Before exploring the meaning of this passage in detail, here is the whole psalm for your consideration from the NIV: This lament psalm – like most lament psalms – has David working through dealing with his enemies. 280. 4-7), and expresses faith that God will save them (vv. Psalms 1:4.—Spurgeon, Sermons, vol. Commentary and hymns for a six-part preaching series on the Psalms. Temporal also, so far as may make for his eternal good. This prosperity is hidden prosperity, and lies entirely secret in spirit; and therefore if thou hast not this prosperity that is by faith, thou shouldest rather judge thy prosperity to be the greatest adversity. A psalm of David. Whatsoever he doeth— Conformably to his character and profession. A psalm of David. See note on John 4:5. l. 12, cap. Angels unseen gather crop after crop from the unwearied, never-failing parent, and carefully store them up in heavenly treasure-houses. His fruit in his season. With respect to the ungodly, as we shall afterwards see, (Psalms 37:35) they are sometimes like “the cedars of Lebanon.” They have such an overflowing abundance of wealth and honors, that nothing seems wanting to their present happiness. Even the minor exhibitions of his character are perfect after their kind, and his smallest undertaking is blessed: as explained in the next clause. Verse 3-4. John 15:1-11). Pamela Rose Williams January 18, 2017 at 10:39 am. Footnotes. Psalms 1:3, Psalms 1:4.—H. (Calmet) --- All this verse might perhaps be better understood of the tree. And though sometimes the law be distinguished from the Psalms and Prophets (Luke 16:16, and 24:24), yet the other prophets' books are called law (1 Corinthians 14:21), from Isaiah 28:11; the Psalms are also thus named (John 10:24 and 15:25), from Psalm 82:6 and 35:19. Let it be what tree it will that is here meant, if Plato could say that man is a tree inverted, with the root above and the branches below, and that he is φυτον ουρανιον, a heavenly plant, γεγενημενον εκ Dιος ερνος, as another hath it (Homer); much more may we say so of a godly man, that plant of renown, rooted in Christ, and fruited by the Spirit, of a right constitution and righteous conversation, Galatians 5:25. in the time of fruit-bearing; which being applied to the good man, notes either. But this blessed man, being free at all times, in all places, for every work, and to every person, will serve you whenever an opportunity is offered him; whatsoever comes into his hands to do, he does it. New International Version Update. “Oh, the blessednesses of the man who walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly.” This psalm begins where all true saints hope to end—in perfect blessedness. Prodente clypeo vulneratus sum, I am betrayed by my shield, said Brasidas the Lacedaemonian, when he was wounded through it (Plutarch). 11. a river; the plural number being put for the singular, as it is Jude 12:7 Jonah 1:5, and oft elsewhere. In contrast – Psalm 1:4 – the wicked are like vegetation alright – but vegetation that’s dead, dried up, and blowing away. But we must not always estimate the fulfilment of a promise by our own eye sight. Psalm 5:1 Heb. He shall be fruitful and flourishing. Related Resources. C.H.S. Verse 3. Martin Luther. (We say it "ry-chus ".) Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though its waters roar and be troubled, Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Aug. de C. D. lib. palgey-mayim. 1 Corinthians 4:20 . Of Tylos, an Indian island, Pliny and Austin say, That no tree therein growing doth at any time of the year lose their leaves (Plin. so sinful a creature, that he should be thus favoured! That bringeth forth fruit in his season — That is, in the time of fruit-bearing; which, being applied to the good man, denotes either, 1st, His active goodness, that he seeks and improves all opportunities for doing good, exercising faith, hope, and love, piety and virtue, justice, mercy, charity, temperance, patience, meekness, long-suffering, according to the several occasions offered him: or, 2d, The issue thereof, the happiness resulting therefrom; that he shall have the fruit, or benefit, of his godly life in due time, and when it will be most for his advantage, possibly in some measure in this life, but assuredly in the life to come. Now everything is beautiful in its season, Ecclesiastes 5:11, and it was no small shame to Ahithophel, when it was told him by Hushai, the Archite, Thy counsel is good, but not now, 2 Samuel 17:7. Psalms 1:3. Psalm 23. Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. Absalom said, "Now I am king of Israel". Psalm 40. All who delight in and meditate on God"s law will prosper like a flourishing fruit tree (cf. NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: PSALM 5:1-3 1 Give ear to my words, O Lord, Consider my groaning. Psalm 1:3. The spring greenness of life shall not wither as the years roll by. The parallelism is sufficiently maintained by the correspondence between the image and the thing represented-namely, the godly man. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. This is a very powerful article. Like several psalms, Psalm 85 (in some ways) seems to fit the period of Israel’s return from exile; in other ways it does not. He obviously meant nothing more than that the children of God constantly flourish, and are always watered with the secret influences of divine grace, so that whatever may befall them is conducive to their salvation; while, on the other hand, the ungodly are carried away by the sudden tempest, or consumed by the scorching heat. He is like a tree planted, and that in a place which will best promote its growth. Psalm 1 Commentary: Verse 3 Contrasted with Verse 4. PSALM 133. His fruit - its proper fruit (cf. Tree. 3 O L ord, o how many are my foes! 1:3-4 "whatever he does, he prospers. 3 But you, O L ord, are r a shield s about me, my glory, and t the lifter of my head. Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary. 2 Give heed to the voice of my cry, My King and my God, For to You I will pray. a 2 Rather, the law of the LORD * is his joy;. were a luxury to the people of a parching climate. Godly character is developed under God’s special supervision and with God’s own appliances. The opposite state of the ungodly pointed out, under the metaphor of chaff driven away by the wind, Psalm 1:4. BOOK I Psalms 1–41 - Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night. A special beauty of the believer's fruits of righteousness is, they are not only good in themselves, but also are in season (Ecclesiastes 3:1-11; contrast Matthew 21:19). In fact, the selection from the psalm ends … Continue reading "Commentary on Psalm 107:1-3, 23-32" The full moral bearing of the image appears in our Lord’s parabolic saying, “a good tree cannot bring forth corrupt fruit, nor an evil tree good fruit.” The physical growth of a tree has in all poetry served as a ready emblem of success, as its decay has of failure. Who flourisheth but him! You may have read in Spurgeon's comments above on the blessed state in Psalm 32:1-2 (Spurgeon on v1; Verse 2) where he notes that there is an association with the blessednesses in Psalm 1. It grows up gradually, silently, without observation; and in proportion as it rises aloft, so do its roots, with still less observation, strike deep into the earth. Psalm 1:3 He will be like a tree firmly planted by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season And its leaf does not wither; And in whatever * he does, he prospers. The Psalter begins with blessing man, and ends with praising God.’, (2) ‘The leaf is the thing of the spring time. In Psalm 1, life is like a way or a road. This beatitude psalm describes the "be attitude" man, the one who is spiritually satisfied regardless of the circumstances! They speak themselves to be works of God's hands; for they must have a Creator who is eternal, infinitely wise, powerful, and good. The tree's leaf (in the third member of the parallelism) answers to "whatsoever he (the godly man) doeth," even his most minute and ordinary acts (in the fourth member); "not wither," to "prosper." Like a tree. There is joy in saying no. A tree. Whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the way * of sinners,. x., p. 334; E. Johnson, Ibid., vol. Psalm 35 is a lament psalm where David is working through a problem in his life with God’s help. 1-3), pleas for salvation (vv. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Adam Clarke. Pintus, out of Pliny, tells us, that the palm tree will not grow well on rich ground, but in a light and sandy; and that if the soil be strong and fertile they must cast salt and ashes at the root to limit the fertility of the ground. Verse 3. It is also what benefits other people, what others can take from us that nourishes them (cf. fade, for want of sap or safety from Christ the root; but as the olive or palm tree, semper in suo genere viret vigetque, retaineth its green leaf, and hath for its motto Nec premor nec perimor; so doth the good soul persevere and persist in the profession and practice of the truth which is after godliness, Titus 1:1, maugre the malice of earth and of hell. This makes the figure entire, and is sanctioned by some MSS and ancient versions. In both cases it is God"s blessing on one"s words and works. For though we know our interest in the promise, yet we are so tried and troubled, that sight sees the very reverse of what that promise foretells. But it may be the tree planted by the streams of water which bringeth forth his fruit in due season, and "whose leaf shall not wither." (1) ‘Like our Lord’s Sermon on the Mount, this first psalm opens with a benediction. But, early or late, the fruit of godly character is seasonable. Verse 3. (Worthington) --- And. Others will have it to be the palm tree, from Psalms 92:12, which likewise is always green, and very fruitful. And, as in the foregoing psalm he represented Christ dying for his sheep, so here he represents Christians receiving the benefit of all the care and tenderness of that great and good shepherd. Psalm 100 is a hymn of praise. The trials of the saint are a divine husbandry, by which he grows and brings forth abundant fruit. As this world is the kingdom of Satan, unconverted men, of every rank, party, and character, are stirred up by him to oppose the cause of God. Psalm 100 isn’t an Enthronement Psalm. (3) And he.—Better, So is he. Because it shares some of the themes and phrases of Psalms 27 and 31, some think the author was David. xx., p. 347. 1 Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. Ver. Alexander Maclaren noted, “The book of Nehemiah supplies precisely such a background as fits the psalm. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. Psalms 1: Psalms 1:3. Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. The blessings of fraternal unity. April 20, 2019 June 5, 2019 by Drew Campbell, posted in Commentary. Read full chapter. What it has been, that it shall be; if it changes, it is as growing into fruitfulness, and maturing in its fruit's abundance and perfection. The latest fruit is usually the best. 1. Its fruitfulness.—God’s tree by God’s river must be a fruitful tree. His prosperity is from God"s viewpoint, not necessarily from the world"s. The most important part of a tree is its hidden root system because it draws up water and nourishment that feeds the tree. (1-3) The sinfulness and misery of a wicked man, The ground and reason of both. Naturally the actual kind of tree in the poet’s thought interests us. In his godly use of the law of the Lord, Psalm 1:2; This farther pointed out under the metaphor of a good tree planted in a good well-watered soil, Psalm 1:3. "The Chaff Driven Away.". Psalms 133:1-3. Look after Psalm 5 to learn what the word "righteous" means. -- In such a case expectation is never disappointed. For this purpose no time is amiss. His complaints are very sad, and he pours them out before the Lord, as one that hoped thus to ease himself of a burden that lay very heaven upon him. See No. 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. The servant of God resembles a tree (1) in his graciousness; (2) in his fruitfulness; (3) in his immobility. Verse of the Day: Psalm 46:1-3 w. commentary Psalm 46:1-3 (English Standard Version) 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. See Psalms 1:4. planted: i.e. Fruit, in biblical imagery, is what is visible to other people, not just what is hidden within a person. The tree of life is watered by the river of living waters, proceeding from the throne of God, who is the source of all grace, Apocalypse xxii. There are praise Psalms, lament Psalms, and enthronement Psalms and all contain wisdom, of course, but as an introduction and door to the rest of the Psalms, this Psalm declares in just a few words some of the most basic but profound truths and propositions of the Bible. Genesis 39:3-4, from which the language here seems to be drawn). No winter's cold can destroy their verdure; and yet, unlike evergreens in our country, they are all fruit bearers. The oleander suggested by Dean Stanley (Sinai and Palestine, 146), though answering the description in many ways, fails from its want of fruit to satisfy the principal condition. Fruit in his season—Comp. In his season. 280 of "Spurgeon's Sermons." The rivers of pardon and the rivers of grace, the rivers of the promise and the rivers of communion with Christ, are never failing sources of supply. John Trapp Complete Commentary. His leaf also shall not wither; the blessing of retaining an unwithered profession. Psalms 92:12. Revelation 22:2). A. 1:1-3 To meditate in God's word, is to discourse with ourselves concerning the great things contained in it, with close application of mind and fixedness of thought. This refers to Christ. Rivers - palgee; literally, 'divisions:' the Eastern mode of watering trees in a garden being by dividing the water from the cistern or well in the midst into rivulets, to run along the rows of trees, and so, in the absence of rain, provide a constant artificial supply for irrigation. Their fruit will appear at the proper time, not necessarily immediately, and their general spiritual health, represented by the leaves, will be good. (Comp. For the image so forcible in an Eastern clime, where vegetation depends on proximity to a stream, comp. The Psalmist here illustrates, and, at the same time, confirms by a metaphor the statement made in the preceding verse; for he shows in what respect those who fear God are to be accounted happy, namely, not because they enjoy an evanescent and empty gladness, but because they are in a desirable condition. The word “blessed,” or more accurately “blessednesses,” is the first to greet us. 79, 122; G. Orme, Christian World Pulpit, vol. 1. A tree planted by the rivers of water. “His leaf shall not wither.” His childlikeness, the glory of the spring time of life, shall always be fresh and beautiful; it shall never wither away.’. A godly education, under the influences of the divine Spirit, which can never be withheld where they are earnestly sought, is sure to produce the fruits of righteousness; and he who reads, prays, and meditates, will ever see the work which God has given him to do; the power by which he is to perform it; and the times, places, and opportunities for doing those things by which God can obtain most glory, his own soul most good, and his neighbour most edification. 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