Psalm 1 gives just two options  for  people – they are either righteous or wicked.  The list of blessings and characteristics of the righteous:

– Does not walk in the counsel of the wicked

– Does not stand in the way of sinners

– Does not sit in the seat of scoffers

– Delights in the law of the Lord

– Is like a tree planted well and yielding fruit

– In all that he does, he prospers

– The LORD knows him

The list for the wicked is very different.  They

– Are like chaff that the wind drives away

– Will not stand in the judgment

– Will not stand in the congregation of the righteous

– Will perish

Better to be righteous than wicked.  What is the difference?  Gospel tells us it is believing in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.