Psalm 1
Kim Hill Lyrics


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Blessed is he who will follow the Lord
He will not stand in the path of the sinner
He will not sit in the seat of the scoffer
For the law of the Lord is his delight

In his law he meditates, day and night
He will be like a tree planted by water
He will yield his fruit in its season, his leaves won't die
In whatever he does, he will prosper

Blessed is he who will follow the Lord
He will not stand in the path of the sinner
He will not sit in the seat of the scoffer
For the law of the Lord is his delight

For the lost, they are like chaff that the wind drives away
They are not safe at any time their life could perish

Blessed is he who will follow the Lord
He will not stand in the path of the sinner
He will not sit in the seat of the scoffer
For the law of the Lord is his delight

The Lord holds the plans, and the paths of all who follow him
The righteous will stand secure and last forever

Blessed is he who will follow the Lord
He will not stand in the path of the sinner
He will not sit in the seat of the scoffer
For the law of the Lord is his delight




His delight
His delight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kim Hill's song "Psalm 1" are a direct interpretation of the first Psalm in the Bible. The song begins with the phrase "Blessed is he who will follow the Lord." The psalm describes the man who does not follow the counsel of the wicked, who does not stand in the way of sinners nor sit in the company of scoffers. Instead, he meditates on the law of the Lord day and night, and is therefore compared to a tree planted by water, fruitful, and strong. The psalmist contrasts this with the fate of wicked people who are like chaff, driven by the wind.


The message of the psalm is straightforward: It is better to follow the Lord and meditate on His law than it is to follow the counsel of wicked people. The song emphasizes this message through repetition, and by presenting the same message in different ways in each verse. The lyrics suggest that by following the Lord, one will be blessed, secure, and will prosper in everything that they do.


In conclusion, Kim Hill's song "Psalm 1" is a lyrical interpretation of the first Psalm in the Bible. The song encourages the listener to follow the Lord and meditate on His law rather than following the counsel of the wicked. The song's message is presented through repetition, highlighting the importance of living a righteous life.


Line by Line Meaning

Blessed is he who will follow the Lord
Happy is the person who chooses to obey the Lord


He will not stand in the path of the sinner
Such a person will not follow the ways of those who do evil


He will not sit in the seat of the scoffer
They will not associate with those who make fun of God's words


For the law of the Lord is his delight
They are pleased to follow the teachings of the Lord


In his law he meditates, day and night
They think about and focus on God's teachings constantly


He will be like a tree planted by water
They will be fruitful and strong, like a tree that has plenty of water


He will yield his fruit in its season, his leaves won't die
They will be successful and their efforts will not go to waste


In whatever he does, he will prosper
All of their endeavors will be successful and they will be blessed


For the lost, they are like chaff that the wind drives away
Those who do not follow the Lord will be like the dry, useless pieces of grain that the wind blows away


They are not safe at any time their life could perish
These people are never secure and their lives could come to an end at any moment


The Lord holds the plans, and the paths of all who follow him
God guides and directs the lives of all those who obey Him


The righteous will stand secure and last forever
Those who follow God's ways will be safe and will live eternally


His delight
God's teachings are the source of their joy and contentment




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@jeannet7443

Blessed is he who will follow the Lord
He will not stand in the path of the sinner
He will not sit in the seat of the scoffer
For the law of the Lord is his delight

In his law he meditates, day and night
He will be like a tree planted by water
He will yield his fruit in its season, his leaves won't die
In whatever he does, he will prosper

Blessed is he who will follow the Lord
He will not stand in the path of the sinner
He will not sit in the seat of the scoffer
For the law of the Lord is his delight

For the lost, they are like chaff that the wind drives away
They are not safe at any time their life could perish

Blessed is he who will follow the Lord
He will not stand in the path of the sinner
He will not sit in the seat of the scoffer
For the law of the Lord is his delight

The Lord holds the plans, and the paths of all who follow him
The righteous will stand secure and last forever

Blessed is he who will follow the Lord
He will not stand in the path of the sinner
He will not sit in the seat of the scoffer
For the law of the Lord is his delight
His delight
His delight



@nksperling

Blessed is he who will follow Yahweh
He will not stand in the path of the sinner
He will not sit in the seat of the scoffer
For the Torah of YHWH is his delight

In His Torah he meditates, day and night
He will be like a tree planted by water
He will yield his fruit in its season, his leaves won't die
In whatever he does, he will prosper

Blessed is he who will follow YHWH
He will not stand in the path of the sinner
He will not sit in the seat of the scoffer
For the Torah of YHWH is his delight

For the lost, they are like chaff that the wind drives away
They are not safe at any time their life could perish

Blessed is he who will follow YHWH
He will not stand in the path of the sinner
He will not sit in the seat of the scoffer
For the Torah of YHWH is his delight

YHWH holds the plans, and the paths of all who follow him
The righteous will stand secure and last forever

Blessed is he who will follow YHWH
He will not stand in the path of the sinner
He will not sit in the seat of the scoffer
For Torah of YHWH is his delight
His delight
His delight...being a born again Spirit filled Jew, ..Kim's song was highly influential in clearing the chaff in the early years of my following after YHWH aka the Lamb, Rabbi Yahshua of Nazaret, going wherever He goes and singing the song of Moshe, the bond servant of Elohim and the song of the Lamb Rev 15:3, the two songs that are really one song, Echad!!..Thank you Kim..Shalom Shalom Isa. 26: 3+4..Hebrews 13:8 Yahshua Messiah the same yesterday, today and forever...for the Torah of YHWH, like Rabbi Yahshua, is my delight, and because of Him, my leaves won't die..1 John 2:6 He that says he abides in Him ought himself also walk as He walked..



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@sallybowles5576

May anyone reading this be blessed and may peace fill your heart day and night may his light shine brighter than all the stars 🙏❤️❤️❤️

@carmencordova6273

This is the women Kim Hill who helped me in my struggles. She helped me know my JESUS better. And I owe her much, JESUS used her. I love her songs and have sang them in church and to others. GOD BLESS my Sister in JESUS.

@supersweet131

I grew up on this song.
So precious.

@larryhughes1375

I first heard this in 1988 and bought the cassette tape. All these years later it still touches my heart. Thank you Lord.

@michielrose208

Kim Hill so beautiful haven't seen you for 30 years

@heiditaylor6206

October 2021& I still love it. This song is timeless because scripture is eternal.

@stepstoleaps

Love this song for years. Listen to this everyday.

@sharonfowler9971

Love this CD; played everyday after my Dad passed away; then alot after that, anytime I see it rebuild it; just cause don't ever want to be without it!

@jarodcarnarvon5198

Love this song!! Haven't heard it in so long..... takes me back to early 1992, when it was popular on Christian radio.

@kimberlywiederhold627

Brand new song to me.

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