Catholic Verse of the Day

    Psalm 1:1 — Verse of the Day

    Catholic Bible verse for , with the meaning of Psalm 1:1, a prayer, and the chapter in context.

    Written by Guide Catholic

    Theme: Wisdom

    “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked.”

    — Psalm 1:1

    Meaning of Psalm 1:1

    Psalm 1:1 begins wisdom by refusing a path: not walking in wicked counsel. The first holy act may be what you will not listen to, watch, or repeat today.

    A prayer with Psalm 1:1

    Lord, bless me by keeping me off the path of wicked counsel. Give me a better word than the loudest voice. Amen.

    Where Psalm 1:1 sits in Scripture

    The Psalms are the Church's prayer book. A single line is meant to be prayed, and the rest of the psalm shows whether the speaker is in danger, in thanks, or in the temple. On Friday, October 23, 2026, Psalm 1:1 is the verse set aside for prayer. The chapter stays open so the sentence is not lifted out of its place.

    Read Psalm 1:1 in the chapter on Catholic Bible Online.

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    Questions about Psalm 1:1

    What is the first step of wisdom in Psalm 1:1?

    On October 23, 2026, Psalm 1:1 blesses the one who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked. Wisdom begins by refusing a path. The first holy act may be what you will not listen to, watch, or repeat today.

    Does Psalm 1:1 mean I should avoid every non-Catholic voice?

    No. Wicked counsel is advice that pulls you off God's way, not every neighbor who disagrees with you. The verse judges the path, not ordinary conversation.

    How do I keep Psalm 1:1 this Friday?

    Identify one voice you have been treating as wiser than Scripture or the Church. Do not give it the next decision. Ask the Lord for a better word than the loudest one.