A look at Psalms 1:6

[macuser]

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 Psalm 1:6 For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the wicked will perish.


Explanation

Or, as the Hebrew hath it yet more fully, “The Lord is knowing the way of the righteous.” He is constantly looking on their way, and though it may be often in mist and darkness, yet the Lord knoweth it. If it be in the clouds and tempest of affliction, he understandeth it. He numbereth the hairs of our head; he wilt not Suffer any evil to befall us. “He knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” (Job 23:10 ) “But the way of the ungodly shall perish.” Not only shall they perish themselves, but their way shall perish too. The righteous carves his name upon the rock, but the wicked writes his remembrance here, which shall never be fully reaped till he enters the enjoyments of eternity but as for the wicked, he ploughs the sea, and though there may seem to be a shining trail behind his keel, yet the waves shall pass over it, and the place that knew him shall know him no more for ever. The very “way” of the ungodly shall perish. If it exist in remembrance, it shall be in the remembrance of the bad; for the Lord will cause the name of the wicked to rot, to become a stench in the nostrils of the good, and to be only known to the wicked themselves by its putridity.
May the Lord cleanse our hearts and our ways, that we may escape the doom of the ungodly, and enjoy the blessedness of the righteous! - C. H. Spurgeon


Explanation

“For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.” Behold how David here terrifies us away from all prosperous appearances, and commends to us various temptations and adversities. For this “way” of the righteous all men utterly reprobate; thinking also, that God knoweth nothing about any such way. But this is the wisdom of the cross. Therefore, it is God alone that knoweth the way of the righteous, so hidden is to it the righteous themselves. For his right hand leads them on in a wonderful manner, seeing that it is a way, not of sense, nor of reason, but of faith only; even of that faith that sees in darkness, and beholds things that are invisible.—Martin Lather.


Explanation

“The righteous.” They that endeavour righteous living in themselves and have Christ’s righteousness imputed to them.—Thomas Wilcocks, 1586.

[JB Horn]

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I like the HCS version better, makes much more sense.

For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to ruin.

[biblebuf]

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I like the HCS version better, makes much more sense.

For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to ruin.

Ditto.

[clark thompson]

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The wicked lead theirselves but the righteous are lead by the Lord.

[Bess]

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I am especially fond of the Psalms  Besides pointing to future events, the Psalms contain much from which an individual can draw encouragement and that can serve as a guide for him. The Psalms are more than beautiful poetry. They depict life as it actually is—the joys, sorrows, fears, and disappointments. Throughout, there is evidence of the psalmists’ intimate relationship with Jehovah God. And God’s activities and qualities are sharply brought into focus, motivating expressions of praise and thanks.
Ps 1:6 says For the Lord is taking knowledge of the way of righteous ones, But the very way of wicked ones will perish.
Why is knowing our Creator and becoming known by him such a great privilege? Because not only is he the greatest Personage in all the universe but he also serves as the Protector of those whom he loves. The prophet Nahum was inspired to write: “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of distress. And he is cognizant of those seeking refuge in him.” (Nah. 1:7; Ps. 1:6) In fact, our very prospects for eternal life are dependent on our coming to know the true God and his Son, Jesus Christ.—John 17:3.  And do we all not want to be in the Book of Remembrance? Mal 3:16
Really appreciate the promise in Ps 37:9-11, 29 and look forward to it's being fulfilled.  Rev 21:3, 4 tells us what conditions will be like then.
Coming to know God means more than simply knowing his literal name. We must get to know him as a Friend, understanding his likes and dislikes. Our living in harmony with that knowledge also plays a vital part in our showing that we have come to know God intimately. (1 John 2:4) But something else is required if we truly wish to know our Creator. We need to know not only what he has done but also how and why he has acted that way. The more we understand God’s purposes, the more we are compelled to marvel at ‘the depth of God’s wisdom.’—Rom. 11:33.

[Fat]

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I am especially fond of the Psalms  Besides pointing to future events, the Psalms contain much from which an individual can draw encouragement and that can serve as a guide for him. The Psalms are more than beautiful poetry. They depict life as it actually is—the joys, sorrows, fears, and disappointments. Throughout, there is evidence of the psalmists’ intimate relationship with Jehovah God. And God’s activities and qualities are sharply brought into focus, motivating expressions of praise and thanks.
Ps 1:6 says For the Lord is taking knowledge of the way of righteous ones, But the very way of wicked ones will perish.
Why is knowing our Creator and becoming known by him such a great privilege? Because not only is he the greatest Personage in all the universe but he also serves as the Protector of those whom he loves. The prophet Nahum was inspired to write: “The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of distress. And he is cognizant of those seeking refuge in him.” (Nah. 1:7; Ps. 1:6) In fact, our very prospects for eternal life are dependent on our coming to know the true God and his Son, Jesus Christ.—John 17:3.  And do we all not want to be in the Book of Remembrance? Mal 3:16
Really appreciate the promise in Ps 37:9-11, 29 and look forward to it's being fulfilled.  Rev 21:3, 4 tells us what conditions will be like then.
Coming to know God means more than simply knowing his literal name. We must get to know him as a Friend, understanding his likes and dislikes. Our living in harmony with that knowledge also plays a vital part in our showing that we have come to know God intimately. (1 John 2:4) But something else is required if we truly wish to know our Creator. We need to know not only what he has done but also how and why he has acted that way. The more we understand God’s purposes, the more we are compelled to marvel at ‘the depth of God’s wisdom.’—Rom. 11:33.

Watchtower alert

Why is knowing Jehovah and becoming known by him such a great privilege? Because not only is he the greatest Personage in all the universe but he also serves as the Protector of those whom he loves. (Ps. 1:6) In fact, our very prospects for eternal life are dependent on our coming to know the true God and his Son, Jesus Christ. (John 17:3) Coming to know God means more than simply knowing his literal name. We must get to know him as a Friend, understanding his likes and dislikes. Our living in harmony with that knowledge also plays a vital part in our showing that we have come to know God intimately. (1 John 2:4) But something else is required if we truly wish to know Jehovah. We need to know not only what he has done but also how and why he has acted that way. The more we understand Jehovah’s purposes, the more we are compelled to marvel at ‘the depth of God’s wisdom.’—Rom. 11:33. w11 5/15 4:2, 3