1 The man is ever blessed,
Who shuns the sinners' ways;
Amongst their counsels never stands,
Nor takes the scorners' place.

2 But makes the Law of God
His study and delight
Amidst the labors of the day
And watches of the night.

3 He like a tree shall thrive,
With waters near the root:
Fresh as the leaf His name shall live,
His works are heav'nly fruit.

4 Not so th'ungodly race:
They no such blessings find;
Their hopes shall flee like empty chaff
Before the driving wind.

5 How will they bear to stand
Before the judgment-seat,
Where all the saints at Christ's right hand
In full assembly meet?

6 He knows and He approves
The way the righteous go;
But sinners and their works shall meet
A dreadful overflow.