Psalms 1 (KJV)

6 verses · King James Version · Formal equivalence (word-for-word)

The King James Version is the most influential English Bible translation in history. Commissioned by King James I and completed in 1611, it shaped the English language itself. Its majestic prose and formal accuracy make it beloved for memorization and liturgical use.

Psalms Chapter 1 contains 6 verses and is presented here in the King James Version (KJV), which uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach. This is the opening chapter of Psalms, one of the books of the Bible.

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Job 42Chapter 2

1Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. <sup>ungodly: or, wicked</sup>

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

3And 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. <sup>wither: Heb. fade</sup>

4The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away.

5Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous.

6For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

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About This Translation

What is Psalms 1 in the KJV?

Psalms 1 in the King James Version (KJV) contains 6 verses. The KJV uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach, first published in 1611.

How does the KJV translate Psalms 1 differently?

The King James Version uses formal equivalence (word-for-word), preserving the classic English of 1611. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 1 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 1 (KJV)?

Psalms Chapter 1 contains 6 verses in the King James Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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