Psalm 1 consists of two main sections: the description of the righteous (vv. 1-3) and the description of the wicked (vv. 4-6). The psalm begins with a beatitude, a characteristic feature of wisdom literature, which pronounces a blessing upon the righteous (v. 1). The use of the negative particle ("who does not") creates a sense of contrast, highlighting the righteous person's avoidance of certain behaviors.
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