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Psalm 1:3

ESV He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.
NIV That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither— whatever they do prospers.
NASB He will be like a tree planted by streams of water, Which yields its fruit in its season, And its leaf does not wither; And in whatever he does, he prospers.
CSB He is like a tree planted beside flowing streams that bears its fruit in its season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers.
NLT They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do.
KJV And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.
NKJV He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.

What does Psalm 1:3 mean?

Every fruit grower knows it would be unwise to plant a fruit tree in the middle of a desert, far from a water source. The tree's leaves would wither, and the tree would never yield any fruit. For fruit trees to grow healthy and bear fruit, they must enjoy an abundant supply of water.

The blessed person—one who follows and considers the words of God (Psalm 1:1–2)— is like a tree planted by streams of water. They are spiritually healthy, vibrant, productive, and successful because they take advantage of an abundant supply of the water of God's Word. In such a person's life, the inspired Word becomes the illustrated Word—he or she obeys and lives out the truths of God's Word. Blessed people bear the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22–23).

It should be noted that fruit does not grow as soon as a tree is planted, but the fruit will appear in season. The spiritually productive life is one of growth, and in due season the consistent watering with God's Word will bear fruit. The main application here is spiritual—while earthly success is more likely when we follow truth, material prosperity is not guaranteed for all believers at all times.
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