Psalms 1:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Psalms 1:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Psalms 1:6 is a verse from the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Psalms 1:6 — KJV
“For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.”
— Psalms 1:6 (KJV)
Psalms 1:6 in Context — About the Book of Psalms
Psalms is the Bible's prayer book — 150 songs covering every emotion a praying person will ever feel: praise, panic, gratitude, grief, fury, and quiet trust. For three thousand years believers have borrowed these words when their own run out. If you can feel it, there is a psalm for it.
Cross-References for Psalms 1:6
“The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. the substance...: or, the wicked for their wickedness”
Shares key themes with Psalms 1:6: lord, way, righteous
“The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.”
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“I have raised him up in righteousness, and I will direct all his ways: he shall build my city, and he shall let go my captives, not for price nor reward, saith the LORD of hosts. direct: or, make straight”
Shares key themes with Psalms 1:6: lord, way, righteous
“Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. the unrighteous...: Heb. the man of iniquity abundantly...: Heb. multiply to pardon”
Shares key themes with Psalms 1:6: lord, way, righteous
“The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come. merciful...: Heb. men of kindness, or, godliness from...: or, from that which is evil”
Shares key themes with Psalms 1:6: way, righteous, perish
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