Psalms 1 Footnotes
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1:4 The word translated “wicked” in Psalms (rasha‘) is a general term for an unbeliever (10:2,4,13 and many other places), someone who is not a member of the covenant and not living in obedience to God. Although perhaps appearing to be a good person, such a one is capable of great evil (50:16-20) through his lack of regard for the Lord. Imagery from the harvest is common in contexts of judgment. Chaff, the dried husks surrounding the kernels, has to be separated from the grain by winnowing so it can blow away (35:5; Is 17:13; Mt 3:12). The comparison of those who ignore or rebel against God with chaff indicates that their life is worthless and will be removed in the judgment.
1:5 The word translated “righteous” in the OT (tsaddiq) refers to a member of the covenant who seeks to live righteously; it is a description of the true believer. The righteous are not sinless, but they seek to maintain a right relationship with the Lord.