Psalm 1:1

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

God blesses those people who refuse evil advice and won't follow sinners or join in sneering at God.

Cross References

Genesis 49:6

I never want to take part in your plans or deeds. You slaughtered people in your anger, and you crippled cattle for no reason.

1 Kings 16:31

He acted just like Jeroboam. Even worse, he married Jezebel the daughter of King Ethbaal of Sidon and started worshipping Baal.

2 Chronicles 22:3

and she encouraged her son to sin against the LORD. He followed the evil example of King Ahab and his descendants.

Job 10:3

Why do you take such delight in destroying those you created and in smiling on sinners?

Job 21:16

We succeeded all on our own.” And so, I keep away from them and their evil schemes.

Job 31:5

I am not dishonest or deceitful,

Psalm 1:6

The LORD protects everyone who follows him, but the wicked follow a road that leads to ruin.

Psalm 106:3

You bless those people who are honest and fair in everything they do.

Psalm 112:1

Shout praises to the LORD! The LORD blesses everyone who worships him and gladly obeys his teachings.

Psalm 119:115

All you worthless people, get away from me! I am determined to obey the commands of my God.

Psalm 144:15

Our LORD and our God, you give these blessings to all who worship you.

Psalm 146:5

The LORD God of Jacob blesses everyone who trusts him and depends on him.

Psalm 146:9

and looks after strangers. He defends the rights of orphans and widows, but destroys the wicked.

Psalm 2:12

Show respect to his son because if you don't, the LORD might become furious and suddenly destroy you. But he blesses and protects everyone who runs to him.

Psalm 26:12

Now I stand on solid ground! And when your people meet, I will praise you, LORD.

Psalm 34:8

Discover for yourself that the LORD is kind. Come to him for protection, and you will be glad.

Psalm 36:4

Those people stay awake, thinking up mischief, and they follow the wrong road, refusing to turn from sin.

Psalm 64:2

Keep me safe from secret plots of corrupt and evil gangs.

Psalm 81:12

So I let you be stubborn and keep on following your own advice.

Psalm 84:12

LORD God All-Powerful, you bless everyone who trusts you.

Proverbs 1:15

Don't follow anyone like that or do what they do.

Proverbs 1:22

“How much longer will you enjoy being stupid fools? Won't you ever stop sneering and laughing at knowledge?

Proverbs 13:15

Sound judgment is praised, but people without good sense are on the way to disaster.

Proverbs 13:20

Wise friends make you wise, but you hurt yourself by going around with fools.

Proverbs 19:29

Every stupid fool is just waiting to be punished.

Proverbs 2:12

Wisdom will protect you from evil schemes and from those liars

Proverbs 3:34

The LORD sneers at those who sneer at him, but he is kind to everyone who is humble.

Proverbs 4:19

The lifestyle of the wicked is like total darkness, and they will never know what makes them stumble.

Proverbs 9:12

Good sense is good for you, but if you boast, you hurt yourself.

Jeremiah 15:17

I don't go to parties and have a good time. Instead, I keep to myself, because you have filled me with your anger.

Jeremiah 17:7

But I will bless those who trust me.

Ezekiel 20:18

So I warned the children not to act like their parents or follow their evil ways or worship their idols.

Matthew 16:17

Jesus told him: Simon, son of Jonah, you are blessed! You didn't discover this on your own. It was shown to you by my Father in heaven.

Luke 11:28

Jesus replied, “That's true, but the people who are really blessed are the ones who hear and obey God's message!”

John 13:17

You know these things, and God will bless you, if you do them.

John 20:29

Jesus said, “Thomas, do you have faith because you have seen me? The people who have faith in me without seeing me are the ones who are really blessed!”

Romans 5:2

Christ has also introduced us to God's undeserved kindness on which we take our stand. So we are happy, as we look forward to sharing in the glory of God.

Ephesians 6:13

So put on all the armour that God gives. Then when that evil day comes, you will be able to defend yourself. And when the battle is over, you will still be standing firm.

Deuteronomy 14:6

It is all right to eat meat from any animals that have divided hoofs and also chew the cud.

Deuteronomy 33:29

The LORD has rescued you and given you more blessings than any other nation. He protects you like a shield and is your majestic sword. Your enemies will bow in fear, and you will trample on their backs.

1 Peter 4:3

You have already lived long enough like people who don't know God. You were immoral and followed your evil desires. You went around drinking and feasting and carrying on. In fact, you even worshipped disgusting idols.

Revelation 22:14

God will bless all who have washed their robes. They will each have the right to eat fruit from the tree that gives life, and they can enter the gates of the city.