I. Introduction (Verse 1)
- The blessedness of the righteous is emphasized.
II. Description of the blessed righteous (Verses 2-3)
- The righteous delight in the law of the Lord.
- They meditate on it day and night.
- They are compared to a tree planted by streams of water.
- The tree bears fruit in its season and does not wither.
III. Contrast with the wicked (Verses 4-5)
- The wicked are not like the righteous.
- They are compared to chaff that the wind blows away.
- They will not stand in the judgment.
- They will not be a part of the congregation of the righteous.
IV. Conclusion (Verse 6)
- The Lord watches over the way of the righteous.
- The way of the wicked will perish.