Isaac Watts · 2 of 724

The Psalms of David · Psalm 1

The man is ever blessed Who shuns the sinners' ways, Among their counsels never stands, Nor takes the scorner's place;

But makes the law of God His study and delight, Amidst the labors of the day, And watches of the night.

He like a tree shall thrive, With waters near the root; Fresh as the leaf his name shall live; His works are heav'nly fruit.

Not so th' ungodly race, They no such blessings find; Their hopes shall flee, like empty chaff Before the driving wind.

How will they bear to stand Before that judgment-seat, Where all the saints at Christ's right hand In full assembly meet?

He knows, and he approves, The way the righteous go; But sinners and their works shall meet A dreadful overthrow.