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NASB | Psalm 1:1 How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers! |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Psalm 1:1 Blessed [fortunate, prosperous, and favored by God] is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked [following their advice and example], Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit [down to rest] in the seat of scoffers (ridiculers). |
Bible Question: Were the Psalms written in the order they appear? Although, I believe they were not, I do not have an athoratative source for that. For example, I've heard it preached that Psalm 32 is about David's condition after his sin with Bathsheba, but the confession for that sin is Psalm 52, which indicates that they are not in order as written. I need a source of authority for this premis. Thanks. |
Bible Answer: The book of Psalms was not just written by David, who is the most celebrated Psalmist, but major contributors were also Asaph, the sons of Korah, and others. The collection may have been unified under Ezra's supervision at the time of the restoration of worship at Jerusalem. As such, depending on how they were unified there is a good chance they are not necessarily written in chronological order. This is only my guess tho. Draw from this what you will. God bless! |