Psalm 1:2 - Easy To Read Version

² A good person loves the Lord’s teachings.\par He thinks about them day and night.\par

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

² But his delight is in the law of the LORD; And in his law doth he meditate day and night.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

² But his delight and desire are in the law of the Lord, and on His law (the precepts, the instructions, the teachings of God) he habitually meditates (ponders and studies) by day and by night. [Rom. 13:8-10; Gal. 3:1-29; II Tim. 3:16.]

American Standard Version (1901)

² But his delight is in the law of Jehovah; And on his law doth he meditate day and night.

Common English Bible

² Instead of doing those things, these persons love the LORD’s Instruction, and they recite God’s Instruction day and night!

Catholic Public Domain Version

² But his will is with the law of the Lord, and he will meditate on his law, day and night.

Psalm 1:2 Cross References

Joshua 1:8

Always remember the things written in that book of law. Study that book day and night. Then you can be sure to obey the things that are written there. If you do this, then you will be wise and successful in everything you do.

Psalm 119:92

If your teachings were not like friends to me,\par then my suffering would have\par destroyed me.\par

Psalm 119:11

I study your teachings very carefully.\par Why? So I will not sin against you.\par

Romans 7:22

In my mind, I am happy with God’s law.

Jeremiah 15:16

Your message came to me\par and I ate your words.\par Your message made me very happy.\par I was happy to be called by your name.\par Your name is Lord All-Powerful.\par

Psalm 119:35

Lord, lead me along the path\par of your commands.\par I truly love that way of living.\par

Psalm 112:1

Praise the Lord!\par A person who fears and respects the Lord will be very happy.\par That person loves God’s commands.\par

Psalm 104:34

I hope these words I said\par will make him happy.\par I am happy with the Lord.\par

Psalm 40:8

My God, I want to do what you want.\par I know your teachings.\par

Psalm 119:1

People living pure lives are happy.\par Those people follow the Lord’s teachings.\par

1 John 5:3

Grace (kindness), mercy, and peace will be with us from God the Father and from his Son, Jesus Christ. We receive these blessings through truth and love.

Job 23:12

I always obey God’s commands.\par I love the words from God’s mouth\par more than I love my food.\par

1 Timothy 4:15

Continue to do those things. Give your life to doing those things. Then all the people can see that your work is progressing (continuing).

Psalm 119:72

Lord, your teachings are good for me.\par They are better than 1,000 pieces\par of silver and gold.\par

Luke 2:37

Then her husband died and she lived alone. She was now 84 years old. Anna was always at the temple; she never left. She worshiped God by fasting {\cf2\super [40]} and praying day and night.

2 Timothy 1:3

I always remember you in my prayers day and night. I thank God for you in those prayers. He is the God my ancestors {\cf2\super [2]} served. I have always served him, doing what I know is right.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

Brothers and sisters, I know that you remember how hard we worked. We worked night and day. We did not want to burden you \{by making you pay us\} while we did the work of telling God’s Good News to you.

Luke 18:7

God’s people shout to him night and day. God will always give his people what is right. God will not be slow to answer his people.

Psalm 88:1

Lord God, you are my Savior.\par I have been praying to you\par day and night.\par

Genesis 24:63

One evening, Isaac went out to the field to think. [139] Isaac looked up and saw the camels coming from far away.

Ezra 7:10

Ezra gave all his time and attention to studying and obeying the Law of the Lord. Ezra wanted to teach the rules and commandments of the Lord to the people of Israel. And he also wanted to help the people follow those laws in Israel.