1 Blessed is the one who turns away 

from where the wicked walk, 

Who does not stand in sinners’ paths 

or sit with those who mock. 

 

2 Instead he finds God’s holy law 

his joy and great delight; 

He makes the precepts of the LORD 

his study day and night. 

 

3 He prospers ever like a tree 

that’s planted by a stream, 

And in due season yields its fruit; 

its leaves are always green. 

 

4 Not so the wicked! They are like 

the chaff that’s blown away. 

5 They will not stand when judgment comes 

or with the righteous stay. 

 

6 It is the LORD who sees and knows 

the way the righteous go, 

But those who live an evil life 

the LORD will overthrow. 

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