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Psalms 1:2

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Instead, he finds joy in the Lord's teachings, and he thinks deeply about God's instructions both day and night.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes someone who finds genuine happiness in God's word and makes it a constant part of their thoughts throughout each day.

📚 Historical Context

This psalm was written during ancient Israel's time when God's law (the Torah) was the foundation of Jewish life and worship. In that culture, meditation meant repeatedly thinking about and discussing God's teachings, often reciting them aloud. Religious Jews would literally study and reflect on Scripture from morning until evening as part of their daily routine.

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