Psalms 1:6

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

For Jehovah knoweth the way of the righteous; But the way of the wicked shall perish.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

כִּֽי־יוֹדֵ֣עַ יְ֭הוָה דֶּ֣רֶךְ צַדִּיקִ֑ים וְדֶ֖רֶךְ רְשָׁעִ֣ים תֹּאבֵֽד׃

Transliteration

For-yôdēaʿ YHWH derek ṣaddîqîm and-derek rəšāʿîm tōʾbēd

Grammar Details

*kî-*: conjunction - for/because
*yôdēaʿ*: qal participle, masculine singular - knowing/one who knows
*YHWH*: divine name - Yahweh/LORD
*derek*: construct state, masculine singular - way of/path of
*ṣaddîqîm*: masculine plural - righteous ones
*wə-*: conjunction - and
*rəšāʿîm*: masculine plural - wicked ones
*tōʾbēd*: qal imperfect, 3rd person feminine singular - it perishes/is destroyed

Word Meanings

*yôdēaʿ*: knows/acknowledges/recognizes/cares for
*derek*: way/path/road/journey/manner
*ṣaddîqîm*: righteous ones/just ones/those in right standing
*rəšāʿîm*: wicked ones/evil-doers/ungodly
*tōʾbēd*: perishes/is destroyed/will be lost/comes to nothing

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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Divine name rendering: Frequently renders the Tetragrammaton as Jehovah in the Old Testament, following ASV tradition.
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Referenced Verses

Nah 1:7 : 7 Jehovah is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that take refuge in him.
2 Tim 2:19 : 19 Howbeit the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his: and, Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.
John 10:14 : 14 I am the good shepherd; and I know mine own, and mine own know me,
Ps 37:18-24 : 18 Jehovah knoweth the days of the perfect; And their inheritance shall be for ever. 19 They shall not be put to shame in the time of evil; And in the days of famine they shall be satisfied. 20 But the wicked shall perish, And the enemies of Jehovah shall be as the fat of lambs: They shall consume; in smoke shall they consume away. 21 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth. 22 For such as are blessed of him shall inherit the land; And they that are cursed of him shall be cut off. 23 A man's goings are established of Jehovah; And he delighteth in his way. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For Jehovah upholdeth him with his hand.
Ps 146:9 : 9 Jehovah preserveth the sojourners; He upholdeth the fatherless and widow; But the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.
Prov 15:9 : 9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Ps 139:1-2 : 1 For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. O Jehovah, thou hast searched me, and known [me]. 2 Thou knowest my downsitting and mine uprising; Thou understandest my thought afar off.
Ps 9:6 : 6 The enemy are come to an end, they are desolate for ever; And the cities which thou hast overthrown, The very remembrance of them is perished.
2 Pet 2:12 : 12 But these, as creatures without reason, born mere animals to be taken and destroyed, railing in matters whereof they are ignorant, shall in their destroying surely be destroyed,
John 10:27 : 27 My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:
Matt 7:13 : 13 Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby.
Job 23:10 : 10 But he knoweth the way that I take; When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Ps 112:10 : 10 The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; He shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: The desire of the wicked shall perish.
Ps 142:3 : 3 When my spirit was overwhelmed within me, Thou knewest my path. In the way wherein I walk Have they hidden a snare for me.
Prov 14:12 : 12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man; But the end thereof are the ways of death.

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