English Standard Version
Psalms 1:3
3He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.
Psalms 1:3 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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 not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
- New International Version (NIV)That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.
- New King James Version (NKJV)He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.
- New Living Translation (NLT)They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.
Context of Psalms 1:3
1Blessed 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; 2but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. 4The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. 5Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;
Read all of Psalms 1Psalms 1:3 word by word
וְֽהָיָ֗ה כְּעֵץ֮ שָׁת֪וּל עַֽל־פַּלְגֵ֫י מָ֥יִם אֲשֶׁ֤ר פִּרְי֨וֹ׀ יִתֵּ֬ן בְּעִתּ֗וֹ וְעָלֵ֥הוּ לֹֽא־יִבּ֑וֹל וְכֹ֖ל אֲשֶׁר־יַעֲשֶׂ֣ה יַצְלִֽיחַ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- And he shall be like a treeעֵץ‛êts · treeH6086
- plantedשָׁתַלshâthal · to transplantH8362
- by the riversפֶּ֫לֶגpeleg · streamH6388
- of waterמַיmayim · waterH4325
- that bringeth forthנָתַןnâthan · to give: giveH5414
- his fruitפְּרִיperîy · fruitH6529
- in his seasonעֵת‛êth · timeH6256
- his leafעָלֶה‛âleh · leafH5929
- also shall not witherנָבֵלnâbêl · to witherH5034
- and whatsoever he doethעָשָׂה‛âώâh · to make: doH6213
- shall prosperצָלֵחַtsâlach tsâlêach · to prosperH6743
Cross-references for Psalms 1:3
- Job 14:9yet at the scent of water it will bud and put out branches like a young plant.
- Isaiah 44:4They shall spring up among the grass like willows by flowing streams.
- Jeremiah 17:8He 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."
- Ezekiel 17:8It had been planted on good soil by abundant waters, that it might produce branches and bear fruit and become a noble vine.
- Ezekiel 19:10Your mother was like a vine in a vineyard planted by the water, fruitful and full of branches by reason of abundant water.
- Ezekiel 47:12And on the banks, on both sides of the river, there will grow all kinds of trees for food. Their leaves will not wither, nor their fruit fail, but they will bear fresh fruit every month, because the water for them flows from the sanctuary. Their fruit will be for food, and their leaves for healing."
- Revelation 22:2through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. The leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
- Psalms 92:14They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green,
- Matthew 21:34When the season for fruit drew near, he sent his servants to the tenants to get his fruit.
- Isaiah 27:11When its boughs are dry, they are broken; women come and make a fire of them. For this is a people without discernment; therefore he who made them will not have compassion on them; he who formed them will show them no favor.
- Matthew 13:6but when the sun rose they were scorched. And since they had no root, they withered away.
- Matthew 21:19And seeing a fig tree by the wayside, he went to it and found nothing on it but only leaves. And he said to it, "May no fruit ever come from you again!" And the fig tree withered at once.
- John 15:6If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned.
- Jude 1:12These are hidden reefs at your love feasts, as they feast with you without fear, shepherds feeding themselves; waterless clouds, swept along by winds; fruitless trees in late autumn, twice dead, uprooted;
- Psalms 128:2You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you.
- Psalms 129:8nor do those who pass by say, "The blessing of the Lord be upon you! We bless you in the name of the Lord!"
Commentaries on Psalms 1:3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3Like a tree planted - Not like one growing wild, however strong or luxuriant it may appear; but one that has been carefully cultivated, and for the proper growth of which all the advantages of soil and situation have been chosen. If a child be brought up in the discipline and admonition of the Lord, we have both reason and revelation to encourage us to expect a godly and useful life. Where religious education is neglected, alas! what fruits of…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3And he shall be like a tree - A description of the happiness or prosperity of the man who thus avoids the way of sinners, and who delights in the law of God, now follows. This is presented in the form of a very beautiful image - a tree planted where its roots would have abundance of water. Planted by the rivers of water - It is not a tree that springs up spontaneously, but one that is set out in a favorable place, and that is cultivated with care. The…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3Well-watered trees stay strong and produce plenty of fruit (compare Jeremiah 17:8).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. like a tree--(Jr 17:7, 8). planted--settled, fast. by--or, "over." the rivers--canals for irrigation. shall prosper--literally, "make prosper," brings to perfection. The basis of this condition and character is given (Psa 32:1).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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