Psalms 1:6

“Let their way be dark and slippery, etc.] In which they run before the angel, chasing and pursuing them; so that they know not where they are, at what they stumble, whither to flee, nor how to stand; the ways of wicked men are as darkness, they know not in what condition they are, and whither they are going; and utter darkness, even blackness of darkness, is reserved for them: but here it means a calamitous, uncomfortable, fickle, and unstable situation in this life; (see <242311>Jeremiah 23:11,12). The allusion is to some of the valleys in the land of Palestine, which were dark, and the roads in them very smooth and slippery, as travellers in those parts have observed f498; and let the…”

“knoweth the way--attends to and provides for them (Psa 101:6; Pro 12:10; Hos 13:5). way of the wicked--All their plans will end in disappointment and ruin (Psa 37:13; Psa 146:8; Pro 4:19). Next: Psalms Chapter 2”

“For the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous - This is given as a reason why the wicked would not stand in the judgment with the righteous. The reason is, that the Lord, the great Judge, fully understands the character of those who are his friends, and can discriminate between them and all others, whatever pretences others may make to that character. Only those whom God approves, and loves, as his friends, will be able to stand in the day when the great decision shall be made. No one can impose on him by any mere pretensions to piety; no one can force his way to his favor, or to the rewards of the just, by power; no one can claim this in virtue of rank and station. No one can be admitted to…”

“Knoweth - He approves, loves, and delights in them, and therefore will recompence them. Perish - All their designs and courses shall come to nothing, and they shall perish with them. Next: Psalms Chapter 2”

“1:6 The Lord’s care for the righteous and the demise of the wicked both demonstrate the Lord’s principle of retribution (see Gal 6:7-10). The brief and futile lives of the wicked will end, whereas the Lord and his saints will triumph (see Pss 9:5, 6, 18; 10:16; 37:20; 73:27; 92:9; cp. 142:4; Isa 57:1). • The godly (see Pss 5:12; 14:5) are joyful (1:1) because the Lord protects and cares for them, hears them when they cry out for justice, and secures their future (see 121:3-4). • A person’s path is their life and character.”

“knoweth: Psa 37:18-24, Psa 139:1, Psa 139:2, Psa 142:3; Job 23:10; Nah 1:7; Joh 10:14, Joh 10:27; Ti2 2:19 way: Psa 112:10, Psa 146:9; Pro 14:12, Pro 15:9; Mat 7:13; Pe2 2:12 Next: Psalms Chapter 2”